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Issue:- Saturday, 31 October 2015

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New dates added to exhibition of plans for major new cancer hospital

NEW dates have been added to a mobile exhibition where people can view designs for the new cancer hospital in Liverpool and comment before The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust applies for full planning permission. The proposals for a new hospital serving the whole of Merseyside and Cheshire were approved in December 2014 following a 3 month public consultation. Since then, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has been developing detailed building designs. The new hospital on West Derby Street in Liverpool; next to Royal Liverpool University Hospital and the University of Liverpool; is set to become The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre's main base, although its existing hospitals in Wirral and Aintree will continue as well.

The additional 3 dates are all in hospitals so are ideally located for patients, visitors and staff, as well as the wider public. The exhibition has already visited Paradise Street in Liverpool City Centre, on 19 October 2015 and the remaining dates are:-

► Monday, 2 November 2015, 11am to 6pm; Asda Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 3QP

► Tuesday, 3 November 2015, at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral site, Clatterbridge Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 4JY (NEW DATE)

► Friday, 6 November 2015, at Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8XP (NEW DATE)

► Tuesday, 10 November 2015, at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Unit - Aintree University Hospital site, Lower Lane, Fazakerley, L9 7AL (NEW DATE)

People can also see information and give their views online, until 13 November 2015.

As the region's specialist cancer trust, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre serves the whole 2.3m population of Merseyside and Cheshire providing highly-advanced treatment and carrying out groundbreaking research. Its expansion into central Liverpool; in addition to its existing sites in Wirral and Aintree will enable it to further improve treatment for the most complex and seriously ill patients, and to carry out early-phase trials of new treatments.

The new hospital will provide the full range of specialist non-surgical cancer care including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, imaging, outpatients, support services and inpatient beds. It will have a dedicated Teenage and Young Adult unit.

Proposals for the cancer centre were approved following extensive public consultation in 2014, with nine in 10 respondents supporting them. They are part of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre's Ł155m investment in Transforming Cancer Care, which includes redeveloping and refurbishing its Wirral site.

Andrew Cannell, Chief Executive of Transforming Cancer Care, said:- "We are delighted that we will be applying for full planning permission by the end of this year for this major new cancer hospital, which will transform cancer care for people in Merseyside and Cheshire for generations to come. The exhibitions and information on the website are a fantastic opportunity for people to see the designs and comment on any aspects related to the planning application."

Builders wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

BUILDERS and site staff working for local developer David Wilson Homes, donned pink hi-visibility vests last Friday, 23 October 2015, in support of the Breast Cancer Now campaign. In addition to sporting pink hi-vis vests and hats, David Wilson Homes North West division has donated Ł500 to the cause on behalf of its soon to be launched development at Pavilion Gardens, in Southport.

Last year, Ł2m million was raised by wear it pink supporters, funding life-saving research across the UK and Ireland, and this year campaigners hope to raise even more through encouraging businesses, schools and individuals to wear it pink. Steve Jackson, Sales Director at DWH North West, commented:- "We're delighted to show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, and raise awareness for a fantastic charity. As well as building quality homes, we want to help local communities and family charities, and I think this is a great way to do so. Not only is it a bit of fun, it also supports important, life-saving research into breast cancer."

For information on Pavilion Gardens go to:- DWH.Co.UK. Both Help to Buy and Part Exchange are available to make purchasing a property more affordable.

People with sight loss in Southport invited to attend free online skills session

BLIND and partially sighted people in Southport are invited to attend a free online basic skills session to help them get online and benefit from technology. The event is part of RNIB's Online Today scheme to get 125,000 people with sensory loss online.

The workshop is being delivered by partner organisation Action for Blind People, at Galloway's Society for the Blind, 22 Wright Street, Southport on Wednesday, 11 November 2015, Wednesday, 25 November 2015 and Wednesday, 9 December 2015, from 2.30 to 4.30pm, on all 3 days. Anyone with sight and or hearing loss is welcome to attend on one of the days.

The session will include how to get the most from products such as tablets, smartphones and eReaders. There will also be the chance to be hands-on and try out these gadgets and ask questions.

Internet use in the UK has significantly increased over recent years with 76% of adults accessing the internet every day in 2014, compared to just 38% in 2006. Millions of us rely on the internet for everyday tasks such as shopping, banking and staying in touch with friends and family. However, getting online and using technology can present many challenges for someone who is blind, partially sighted or has hearing loss.

Andrew Coleman, Assistive Technology Coordinator at Action for Blind People, said:- "Being online can make a huge difference to someone's life. We hope people with sight or hearing loss in Southport will come along and find out how technology can open up a whole new world of discovery and independence."

To find out more and to book your place call Carl Moore on:- 01704 534555 or by sending an email.

You can also learn more about Online Today by visiting:- MIB.Org.UK.

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Deceased estates notice - Lilian May Jackam

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925, any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of Lilian May Jackam (also known as Lillian May) Jackam (Deceased), late of Birch Abbey Rest Home, 55 Alexandra Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9HD, UK, who died on 04/10/2018, are required to send particulars thereof in writing, to the undersigned Solicitors, on or before 24/05/2019, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice. Churches Solicitors, 12 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BL, UK. Ref:- 'T553015.'

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