MIDWIVES have teamed up with Bolton Council of Mosques (BCOM) to deliver a new service. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust s community midwife team is preparing to launch its new two ay antenatal clinic at the Deane-based centre next week. It comes at the trust celebrates International Day of the Midwife. The antenatal drop-in sessions will run every Monday afternoon and whilst he service is largely aimed at the diverse ethnic communities in this area including women who may not have English as a first language, it is open to all who wish to access care at the location. The drop-ins are available to discuss anything non-medical such as queries around preparation for labour, diet and other wellbeing factors during pregnancy, contraception following birth.
While not wholly successful, immersive piece shows ambition
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Vincent Ergo, a new immersive work about the life and struggles of painter Vincent Van Gogh. Beginning in the bar, transformed into the night cafe Van Gogh painted, we follow actors from space to space, into offices and up and down stairs, the story as part of our bodies as we follow Van Gogh (Harry Taylor) towards his inevitable death.
The piece is ably constructed (designer Irma Calabrese makes locations pop) but its choice to simply present Van Goghâs life rather than examine it feels like a missed opportunity, especially in the immersive format.
Hope in a time of darkness: A maternity ward during Covid
ON THE COVID FRONTLINE:As part of our series looking at healthcare in Greater Manchester during the pandemic, the Manchester Evening News visits Royal Bolton Hospital. We were granted rare access to the maternity ward.
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A weary midwife removes her PPE as she prepares to finish her shift.
She’s spent the last 16 hours on the maternity ward surrounded by babies – despite not seeing her own for nine weeks. Shielding from loved ones is a sacrifice made daily by midwives at Royal Bolton Hospital.
But amid the nightmare of the pandemic, a sense of wonder fills the ward.
EDMONTON Horse enthusiasts east of Edmonton were champing at the bit to start off the new year by bringing cheer to seniors. Horse Heroes Alberta moseyed into Tofield Friday morning. Eight horses and riders along with Molly the Miniature Pony toured the parking lot of the Tofield Health Centre and two senior centres. Organizer Natasha MacDonald thinks it’s important for the horse community to show support for seniors in rural long term care homes during the pandemic. “I think it’s a new day of a new year, and it’s a moment that we can appreciate what we have and be grateful for everything we have,” she said.