Health

A 24-hour response service to deal with complaints from Mogden sewage works was launched this week.

Now residents experiencing pong problems can call the council to complain.

This seasons's guided heritage walks start Bank Holiday Monday, 25th May 2009 with a one-off tour of Hidden Isleworth, including a visit to St. Bridget's Roman Catholic Church in its centenary year.

Meet 2.30 p.m. at the War Memorial, junction South Street/Twickenham Road, Isleworth, cost £2 (children free). Teas available afterwards in the church to round things off in a convivial way.

For further information about this and regular walks at Brentford, Riverside Isleworth, Heston and Chiswick, call Brian on 020 8230 8583 or Janet 020 8560 3718 or visit www.hounslow-heritage.org.uk

A pong has been tormenting the people of Hounslow for over a week now after a sludge spill at Mogden Sewage Treatment Works.

On January 10 there was a "minor sludge spill" at the pasteurisation plant located in the South West Corner of the works.

A scheme which helps local pupils kick start their career in healthcare has been awarded a prestigious prize.

West Middlesex Hospital received the Jubilee Cup for Excellence in Partnership Working from the Hounslow chamber of commerce after being nominated by three schools.

West Middlesex hospital handed over a cheque for £500 to their employee of the year just in time for the festive season.

Joseph Mashado, a care support worker on the Osterley 1 ward was put forward for the award after winning employee of the month back in June.

West Middlesex Hospital have extended their thanks towards John Lewis for the huge donation of toys they had delivered for the sick children.

Lene Wood, Kingston John Lewis community liason officer visited the hospital on Wednesday with a selection of goodies for the children on the Starlight Ward.

The NHS Retirement Fellowship is recruiting former health worker to come and join their club.

Members of the West Middlesex University Hospital branch meet on the third Thursday of every month to chat about their lives and make new friends.

A dummy that can cough, sweat, bleed and even speak is being used to train staff at West Mid.

Using the £50,000 hi-tech mannequin, doctors and nurses at the Isleworth hospital will be able to experience 'real' scenarios such as a patient suffering acute breathing difficulties, in a safe and controlled situation.

West Middlesex Hospital has stepped up its battle against deadly superbugs by installing projectors reminding people to wash their hands.

The new machines flash large colourful messages across the floor and walls of the main atrium at the Isleworth site.

The hospital's director of infection control, Dr May Kyi, said: "It's important that everyone, including staff, patients and visitors, understands the importance of preventing the spread of infections and knows how they can help.

Ignorant thieves risked patients lives stealing cabling worth just £50 from West Middlesex Hospital.

The metal cabling was stolen from the hospital's emergency generator which provides back-up electricity for one of the operating theatres when maintenance work is undertaken.