£90,000 boost for eye patients in South Cumbria
26/04/2021
Debbie Akrigg clinical nurse specialist at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust with the umOptos machine
The care of patients with eye problems is being enhanced by a £90,000 investment in new diagnostic equipment at a South Cumbrian hospital.
An Optos imaging machine has been bought by the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients from across North Lancashire and South Cumbria who attend the ophthalmology departmentâs macular unit at Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal.
The retinal imaging technology is on a par with specialist centres at hospital trusts in large cities such as Liverpool, Manchester and London.
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Cumbrian housebuilder Genesis Homes has bought Russell Armer Homes, a Kendal-headquartered housing developer.
The deal, for an undisclosed sum, will strengthen Penrith-based Genesis’ strategy of expansion into South Lakeland and North Lancashire, the company said.
Nicky Gordon, managing director of Genesis, said: “Genesis is a business which continues to grow with its sights set on delivery regionally across Cumbria and Lancashire and this acquisition provides that platform for delivery.”
Law firm Baines Wilson advised on the deal. Andrew Hill, head of corporate and commercial at the firm, described the deal as a “testament” to Genesis’ “identity as a leading property developer in the region”.
North Lancashire community station Beyond Radio has received a five-year licence extension from Ofcom.
The team, made up mostly of volunteers, is currently providing a full schedule of programming remotely due to the closure of its studios because of the pandemic.
Steven Normyle, managing director said: “It’s extremely rewarding to know that the hard work and effort of the many volunteers involved at the station over the last five years of broadcast, and indeed in the many years leading up to that moment; has resulted in our licence extension.”
“This last year, perhaps more so than any other year I can remember since the start of community radio licensing in the UK, has proven just how critically important local information, the awareness of local support and good causes, and of course entertainment produced by and for local members of our community is.
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