1st of its kind dog social club opens in Wirral!

A new 1st of its kind dog social club has opened in Wirral! The huge 6,000 sq. ft. centre has opened on:- Champions Business Park, in Upton, Merseyside, and offers doggy day care, dog training, a huge play centre, a ball pond, an outdoors play field, a groom room, a holistic therapy room, a shop and cafe, social events with doggy bingo and doggy quizzes and more.

The huge new centre, the 1st and biggest of its kind in the UK, has been opened by the multi award winning:- 'Dogs Go.' It offers free membership and there is a big:- 'Launch Paw-ty' happening, on Sunday, 2 July 2023, with lots of:- fun, games, prosecco, food, treats, goody bags, stalls, music and more; a perfect way for dogs and owners to learn more about the exciting new concept.

The Dogs Go Social Club offers doggy day care:- Monday to Friday, from:- 7.15am until 6pm, where dogs can enjoy:- 3 x 30 minute outdoor play sessions, indoor classes, bubble play, toy play, brain games, scent seeking, group training, a doggy disco, treat time and more. Chill time helps train them to be calm, with classical music, essential oils and aromatherapy. In addition to this, grooming and holistic therapy treatments are coming soon.

At weekends, from:- 10am until 2pm, the centre hosts member only dog playtimes (social events) where both dogs and owners can come together and enjoy fun games in a controlled, safe environment; a great way to get to know the centre. There's doggie bingo and doggie quizzes, themed events and also a cafe and shop; selling puppaccinos, treats and a wide range of ethically sourced dog goodies and products.

Dogs Go are a multi award winning members only dog park based in Raby that opened in 2017. Dogs Go has an experienced team of highly trained dog specialists and are widely regarded as the safest dog care company due to their very thorough approach; in fact, they have been praised by the authorities for:- 'setting the standard' for the industry.

Owner Sarah Ashworth said:- "Dogs Go in Raby has developed a fantastic reputation as we are very thorough and have a strict membership criteria that dogs must meet. Our doggy camps and social events at the park are fun, interactive and safe; improving dogs' mental health by socialising, stimulation and training. We have been transforming dogs' lives and the owners are amazed at how they develop with us. To now open this huge, 1st of its kind social club centre is a dream come true. There's nothing like this around that offers so much under 1 roof. We not only offer doggy day care, where people can leave their dogs in a safe environment having fun and being trained, but also social events, grooming, holistic therapy, a cafe, shop and more."

The:- 'Dogs Glow' groom room will be open soon; offering everything from cuts and trims to washes and facials. The 'Dogs Flow' holistic therapy room will also be opening soon; offering doggie treatments such as massage, reiki and acupuncture. The centre is not only the biggest in the Region, but the 1st to offer such a wide range of services.

Dogs Go Social Club offers free membership and all new dogs are taken through a strict induction process at 1 of the social events. They are given a behavioural assessment before playing in a smaller area and then being integrated into the main play area with other dogs. They are then given a flower garland, medal and party bag after their 1st session.

Sarah summarised:- "We're really proud of what we do and we have had hundreds of 5 star reviews of the past 6 years. This is because we're extremely thorough and we love dogs with all our heart. We've had almost 12,000 dogs visit us since opening in South Wirral and this new centre will take things to the next level; helping even more dogs enjoy a better way of life."

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£21 million funding boost to roll out artificial intelligence across the NHS and help cut waiting lists

NHS staff will be given the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology to diagnose and treat patients more quickly thanks to a new £21 million fund announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary today.

NHS Trusts will be able to apply to the AI Diagnostic Fund to accelerate the deployment of the most promising AI imaging and decision support tools to help diagnose patients more quickly for conditions such as cancers, strokes and heart conditions.

The Health and Social Care Secretary has also committed to rolling out AI stroke-diagnosis technology to 100% of stroke networks by the end of 2023; up from 86% today; helping thousands of patients suffering from a stroke get treated faster.

The ring-fenced funding was announced by Health and Social Care Secretary, Steve Barclay, ahead of the NHS's 75th birthday.

Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said:- "Artificial intelligence is already transforming the way we deliver healthcare and AI tools are already making a significant impact across the NHS in diagnosing conditions earlier, meaning people can be treated more quickly. As we celebrate the NHS's 75th birthday and look ahead to the future, I'm focused on adopting the latest cutting-edge technology across our health and care system to ensure we can continue to deliver the best care for our patients and cut waiting times, which is 1 of the Government's 5 priorities."

This AI Diagnostic Fund will include the use of AI tools to analyse chest X-Rays; the most common tool used to diagnose lung cancer - which is the leading cause of cancer death in the UK. With over 600,000 chest X-rays performed each month in England, the deployment of diagnostic AI tools to more NHS Trusts will support clinicians to diagnose cancer patients earlier, improving patient outcomes.

The use of AI in the NHS is already having a positive impact on outcomes for patients, with AI in some cases halving the time for stroke victims to get the treatment they need by helping doctors diagnose stroke faster, which has been shown to triple the chance of patients living independently after a stroke.

Professor Stephen Powis, NHS national medical director, said:- "The NHS is already harnessing the benefits of AI across the country in helping to catch and treat major diseases earlier, as well as better managing waiting lists so patients can be seen quicker. As we approach our milestone 75th birthday, this is another example of how NHS is continuing its proud history of adopting the latest proven technology to deliver better care for patients, and better value for taxpayers."

The £21 million funding will be open for bids for any AI diagnostic tool that trusts want to deploy, but will have to represent value for money for the funding to be approved.

The Government has already invested £123 million into 86 AI technologies, which is helping patients by supporting stroke diagnosis, screening, cardiovascular monitoring and managing conditions at home.

Dr Katharine Halliday, President of the Royal College of Radiologists said:- "At a time when diagnostic services are under strain, it is critical that we embrace innovation that could boost capacity; and so we welcome the Government's announcement of a £21 million fund to purchase and deploy AI diagnostic tools. All doctors want to give patients the best possible care. This starts with a timely diagnosis, and crucially, catching disease at the earliest point. There is huge promise in AI, which could save clinicians time by maximising our efficiency, supporting our decision-making and helping identify and prioritise the most urgent cases. Together with a highly trained and expert radiologist workforce, AI will undoubtedly play a significant part in the future of diagnostics."

The Government also recently announced a new AI & Digital Regulation Service to help NHS staff find the right information and guidance when it comes to deploying AI devices safely. This has made it easier for developers and adopters of AI to understand regulations governing AI in the NHS and is saving them time in bringing products to market.

For medical technology alone, the NHS spends £10 billion a year and the global market is forecast to reach £150 billion in 2024.  Access to new technologies means patients benefit enormously, with breakthroughs enabling prevention of ill-health, earlier diagnosis, more effective treatments, and faster recovery.