Taking The Pressure

The crowds flooded to the third annual open day at Wythenshawe Hospital to experience behind the scenes tours of clinical departments.
They attended more than 40 stalls providing advice about health conditions and were entertained by the Ashton-on-Mersey Showband, a magician, and face-painters.

VIP guests Charlie Lawson, Gordon Burns and Paul Goggins MP are all long standing supporters of the hospital and were brave enough to have their blood pressure tested in front of visitors.

“We have one of the leading hospitals in the UK right here on our doorstep, and it is great that local families can come along and get a behind the scenes look of how the hospital works” said Paul Goggins

“It is important that we send out the message that residents in Wythenshawe keep an eye on their blood pressure.”

NHS Trust Chairman Felicity Goodey said, “I was delighted to meet so many people from all over the area who wanted to find out more about University Hospital of South Manchester. The Open Day really offered something for everyone, whether you wanted advice about careers, the chance to quiz the Trust Board about our performance or just see the range of services we provide. It was a great opportunity to find out people’s views about UHSM and I look forward to the next Open Day being even bigger and better.”