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BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Goole patient questions out-of-town hospital trips
A woman has questioned why she was asked to travel out of town to attend medical appointments while the status of her local hospital remains Medcalf, from Goole, East Yorkshire, said being sent to Scunthorpe for appointments, rather than the hospital five minutes from her home, had caused her additional "stress".A public consultation is being staged on the future of Goole and District Hospital and about 300 people shared their views at the first of two drop-in sessions this McConnell, of NHS Humber Health Partnership, said no decisions had been made and "all options available" would be considered, but the hospital would not be closing. Ms Medcalf said she had abandoned her car at Scunthorpe General Hospital after driving around the car park for an hour trying to find a space for her said she had left it on double-yellow lines, concerned that if she missed her appointment the consultant might not see her Medcalf added that her work as a GP administrator made her aware that people from Goole were being given appointments at Scunthorpe, which is more than 25 miles from Goole, when they could be held at their local she said that when she had another appointment made for her at Scunthorpe and asked why it could not be in Goole, her wish was granted – and the appointment date was sooner than it would have been at arrival at Goole and District Hospital, she said it looked like a "ghost town", with only one other patient there and empty waiting rooms. People who attended this week's drop-in session at The Courtyard in Goole said they did not want services moved to Grimsby, Hull or Scunthorpe because of the difficulty getting there by public Goole Hospital Action Group said it still had "grave concerns" after staff told the BBC in December that the hospital trust told them wards would be Kenning, from the group, said there were worries about suggestions that empty parts of the hospital could be rented out to libraries or community groups."That doesn't put patients in beds. I just don't think you need an expensive project like this [consultation drop-in] to tell you the obvious, which is that the population of Goole and surrounding areas are better cared for in our local hospital," she said. Mr McConnell said every idea put forward during the consultation process would be considered, but the NHS had to consider how best to meet patients' needs without "an infinite budget".He said: "That's why we are engaging with the population to get their views as to what's best for them. The hospital is not closing."Humber Health Partnership previously said it would look at appointment scheduling to help people travelling from Goole to other hospital Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, which is running the consultation process, said there would be another drop-in session next is also a survey online. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Goole woman wants Miss Voluptuous pageant to inspire others
Miss Voluptuous England has told of her excitement at taking part in an international competition that helps empower plus-sized Mackinder, from Goole, East Yorkshire, will be in the final of the Miss Voluptuous contest in Doncaster later this comes after she was crowned with the England title earlier this year and will include women who have won national rounds in countries around the Mackinder said she had been reluctant to take part in the competition due to a lack of confidence, but realised she wanted to inspire other young girls. "I first applied about three years ago but ended up not following through with the application process because of my confidence, but then I kept seeing adverts for it and thought, 'No, I'm going to do it'."When I got the email saying I had been selected for Miss Voluptuous England, I cried for about four hours."I was just so excited to show all the young girls that there is light at the end of the tunnel. If I had the chance to meet my younger self, I would say everything will be OK and your body is not defined by the scale."Ms Mackinder said she had struggled with self-confidence over the years due to being bullied at she said she now embraced who she was and "doesn't care what people think anymore". "I suffered a lot of bullying and didn't want to go to school, so locked myself away, and I think that did have a really huge impact on my self-confidence," she said."It has only been the last few years that I've really pushed myself out there and now I don't care what people think... I know I'm doing this for me and for all the young girls who felt like me growing up."The finalist said the turning point came when she was in a shop and wanted to get a dress that had a leg slit in it."I thought people were going to laugh and poke fun but then I thought, 'No, it's my favourite dress', and ever since then I've bought and worn what I wanted and not been worried what other people will think." Ms Mackinder is now preparing for October's final."The final will be split into different sections, including us having to create a costume of our nation," she said."Mine is going to link agriculture and England as I come from a farming family. [It] will replace what would normally be a swimsuit competition, which I think is fantastic."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Siblings battling lung disease raise awareness
A brother and sister with a rare lung disease which leaves them struggling for breath are raising awareness of the condition. Joanne Lovejoy-Waud and Mark Waud were diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) at the ages of 52 and 59, respectively. Their father Bernard Waud died from the condition when he was 50 years old. Mrs Lovejoy-Waud, from Goole, said more than 30 years after her father's death there was still no cure for the disease. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust said the "rare" disease has an average life expectancy of between three-to five years after diagnosis and in the majority of cases, the cause was unknown. Mark Waud was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in April 2024 and said he had 12 months to live. His constant companion is a black bag containing a canister filled with life-saving oxygen. During the interview, the 60-year-old from Wakefield paused often to cough and sip water to lubricate his throat. Physical movement, like climbing the stairs, can trigger a "coughing fit to a stage where I'd literally induce a panic attack because you literally can't breath. It feels like somebody's sat on your chest," he said. On receiving his diagnosis, he said: "It wasn't too much of a shock, because my sister had been diagnosed two years earlier." His sister Joanne Lovejoy-Waud sought medical advice after coughing up blood. On receiving the diagnosis she said "as we (Nicola Lovejoy-Ward) were driving home, we felt numb". Like her brother, Joanne Loveday-Waud is dependant on oxygen. "I can't remember breathing normally without it. It's a way of life," she said. A tube attached to her nostrils fills her lungs with liquid oxygen. "I can feel the cold oxygen passing through my nose. It (the tubes) makes my nose and behind my ears sore. It's uncomfortable at first, but you get used to it." The 55-year-old was active, but the progressive disease dictates how she will live the remainder of her life. "I can't walk more than 10m (32ft) without oxygen." "The worst thing about this disease is the anxiety when people are looking at you and staring while you've got your oxygen on," she added. Nicola Lovejoy-Waud and her wife are organising an annual event called Picnic in the Park in West Park, Goole on 1 June to help raise awareness of IPF. "We know that not many people have heard of pulmonary fibrosis, not a lot of people know what the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust do. So, we raise awareness to promote and gain funding." Peter Bryce chair of Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust said more than 6,000 people die from PF each year in the UK. The symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue and a persistent dry cough. "I do not know why there is so little awareness of this dreadful condition. "The number of people living with PF is considerably less than some lung conditions, but as the prognosis is so poor, it should have wider concern," he added. There are thought to be 200 different causes of PF, including genetic. The siblings have a form of PF known as idiopathy - which means cause unknown. Joanne Lovejoy-Waud is being assessed for a lung transplant and was aware of the long transplant waiting list. Meanwhile, Mr Waud, who has liquid morphine for pain control, said because of the risks involved with a transplant he was "undecided". For Joanne's wife Nicola, the emotional trauma of having two relatives with a life limiting condition is hard to bear. She said: "It's like a black cloud hanging over us because you don't know when that time is going to come. "Ultimately, I'll have two funerals to attend. One being my wife and one being my brother-in-law," she added. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Lung transplant recipient thanks 'true hero' donor Funding plea for rare lung disease Coronavirus could leave thousands with lung damage Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust British Lung Foundation
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Pulmonary fibrosis: Lung disease siblings battling to breathe
A brother and sister with a rare lung disease which leaves them struggling for breath are raising awareness of the Lovejoy-Waud and Mark Waud were diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) at the ages of 52 and 59, respectively. Their father Bernard Waud died from the condition when he was 50 years old. Mrs Lovejoy-Waud, from Goole, said more than 30 years after her father's death there was still no cure for the disease. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust said the "rare" disease has an average life expectancy of between three-to five years after diagnosis and in the majority of cases, the cause was unknown. 'Can't breathe' Mark Waud was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in April 2024 and said he had 12 months to constant companion is a black bag containing a canister filled with life-saving the interview, the 60-year-old from Wakefield paused often to cough and sip water to lubricate his movement, like climbing the stairs, can trigger a "coughing fit to a stage where I'd literally induce a panic attack because you literally can't breath. It feels like somebody's sat on your chest," he receiving his diagnosis, he said: "It wasn't too much of a shock, because my sister had been diagnosed two years earlier." Coughing up blood His sister Joanne Lovejoy-Waud sought medical advice after coughing up blood. On receiving the diagnosis she said "as we (Nicola Lovejoy-Ward) were driving home, we felt numb". Like her brother, Joanne Loveday-Waud is dependant on oxygen. "I can't remember breathing normally without it. It's a way of life," she said.A tube attached to her nostrils fills her lungs with liquid oxygen. "I can feel the cold oxygen passing through my nose. It (the tubes) makes my nose and behind my ears sore. It's uncomfortable at first, but you get used to it."The 55-year-old was active, but the progressive disease dictates how she will live the remainder of her life. "I can't walk more than 10m (32ft) without oxygen.""The worst thing about this disease is the anxiety when people are looking at you and staring while you've got your oxygen on," she added. Nicola Lovejoy-Waud and her wife are organising an annual event called Picnic in the Park in West Park, Goole on 1 June to help raise awareness of IPF."We know that not many people have heard of pulmonary fibrosis, not a lot of people know what the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust do. So, we raise awareness to promote and gain funding."Peter Bryce chair of Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust said more than 6,000 people die from PF each year in the UK. The symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue and a persistent dry cough."I do not know why there is so little awareness of this dreadful condition. "The number of people living with PF is considerably less than some lung conditions, but as the prognosis is so poor, it should have wider concern," he added. 'Black cloud' There are thought to be 200 different causes of PF, including siblings have a form of PF known as idiopathy - which means cause Lovejoy-Waud is being assessed for a lung transplant and was aware of the long transplant waiting Mr Waud, who has liquid morphine for pain control, said because of the risks involved with a transplant he was "undecided".For Joanne's wife Nicola, the emotional trauma of having two relatives with a life limiting condition is hard to said: "It's like a black cloud hanging over us because you don't know when that time is going to come."Ultimately, I'll have two funerals to attend. One being my wife and one being my brother-in-law," she added. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Siblings battling lung disease raise awareness
A brother and sister with a rare lung disease which leaves them struggling for breath are raising awareness of the condition. Joanne Lovejoy-Waud and Mark Waud were diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) at the ages of 52 and 59, respectively. Their father Bernard Waud died from the condition when he was 50 years old. Mrs Lovejoy-Waud, from Goole, said more than 30 years after her father's death there was still no cure for the disease. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust said the "rare" disease has an average life expectancy of between three-to five years after diagnosis and in the majority of cases, the cause was unknown. Mark Waud was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in April 2024 and said he had 12 months to live. His constant companion is a black bag containing a canister filled with life-saving oxygen. During the interview, the 60-year-old from Wakefield paused often to cough and sip water to lubricate his throat. Physical movement, like climbing the stairs, can trigger a "coughing fit to a stage where I'd literally induce a panic attack because you literally can't breath. It feels like somebody's sat on your chest," he said. On receiving his diagnosis, he said: "It wasn't too much of a shock, because my sister had been diagnosed two years earlier." His sister Joanne Lovejoy-Waud sought medical advice after coughing up blood. On receiving the diagnosis she said "as we (Nicola Lovejoy-Ward) were driving home, we felt numb". Like her brother, Joanne Loveday-Waud is dependant on oxygen. "I can't remember breathing normally without it. It's a way of life," she said. A tube attached to her nostrils fills her lungs with liquid oxygen. "I can feel the cold oxygen passing through my nose. It (the tubes) makes my nose and behind my ears sore. It's uncomfortable at first, but you get used to it." The 55-year-old was active, but the progressive disease dictates how she will live the remainder of her life. "I can't walk more than 10m (32ft) without oxygen." "The worst thing about this disease is the anxiety when people are looking at you and staring while you've got your oxygen on," she added. Nicola Lovejoy-Waud and her wife are organising an annual event called Picnic in the Park in West Park, Goole on 1 June to help raise awareness of IPF. "We know that not many people have heard of pulmonary fibrosis, not a lot of people know what the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust do. So, we raise awareness to promote and gain funding." Peter Bryce chair of Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust said more than 6,000 people die from PF each year in the UK. The symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue and a persistent dry cough. "I do not know why there is so little awareness of this dreadful condition. "The number of people living with PF is considerably less than some lung conditions, but as the prognosis is so poor, it should have wider concern," he added. There are thought to be 200 different causes of PF, including genetic. The siblings have a form of PF known as idiopathy - which means cause unknown. Joanne Lovejoy-Waud is being assessed for a lung transplant and was aware of the long transplant waiting list. Meanwhile, Mr Waud, who has liquid morphine for pain control, said because of the risks involved with a transplant he was "undecided". For Joanne's wife Nicola, the emotional trauma of having two relatives with a life limiting condition is hard to bear. She said: "It's like a black cloud hanging over us because you don't know when that time is going to come. "Ultimately, I'll have two funerals to attend. One being my wife and one being my brother-in-law," she added. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Lung transplant recipient thanks 'true hero' donor Funding plea for rare lung disease Coronavirus could leave thousands with lung damage Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust British Lung Foundation
