20/03/2014 North West Tonight

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Good evening. Welcome to NorthWest Tonight with Annabel Tiffin and

Roger Johnson. Our top storx ` in special measures, but still failing.

A damning new report into T`meside Hospital. Never enough staff. They

say they've brought new staff in. Some patients don't get tre`ted the

way they should. The Interil Chief Executive insists improvements are

being made. Also tonight, the burrowing burglars ` robbers dig a

50`foot tunnel to steal ?80,000 from a cash machine. The calm before the

storm ` campaigners prepare to fight plans for coal gasification below

the River Dee. Find out how a tiny little eye implant like this has

made a massive difference to a Cheshire woman's life. I'm sick to

death of this. This is going to sleep. And, Tyson's fury ` the

Manchester heavyweight flips and the fight he's plugging is still four

months away. It was put into special measures

last summer for fundamental breaches of care. Since then, Tameside

Hospital says it's made big strides in turning things around. Btt today

a new report by the health watchdog, the Care Quality Commission, found

there are still serious failures in patient care. The hospital has

failed to meet eight out of 11 national standards. One of the most

disturbing problems inspectors found was that staff don't properly

understand how to look after understand how to look after

mentally ill patients. Abbid Jones is here with more. The CQC lade its

unannounced inspection in J`nuary. It found staff don't know how to

care properly for the mentally ill and those with dementia. Ond patient

was detained unlawfully for several days. Another was given a

do`not`resuscitate order without relatives being told. In other parts

of the hospital, some staff failed of the hospital, some staff failed

to protect people's dignity ` some patients were left uncovered and

exposed. And there are still staffing problems. In one btilding

there was just one nurse and one health care assistant for 14

and patients about their and patients about

experiences. Haroun Gurryahoo was experiences. Haroun Gurryahoo was

discharged this week from T`meside. His wife says, despite his LS, he

was put in an isolated, dil`pidated was put

ward and had to rely on another ward and had to rely on another

patient for help. His catheter wasn't changed properly and he got

an infection. There's no TV. He can't read anything. It's jtst

been in the headlines for poor been in the headlines

patient care for many years. Last July, it was placed in spechal

measures. Today's Care Qualhty measures. Today's Care

Commission report also found Commission report also found

problems keeping patients s`fe from abuse. And some elective opdrations

This hospital employee told me she This hospital employee told me she

has serious concerns. We've protected her identity. Pathents are

still sat around for four, five hours waiting to be seen. There s

never enough staff. They sax they've brought new staff in. We haven't

seen this yet. Some patients don't get treated the way they should If

they ask a question they're told they are in a queue, but th`t queue

goes on for hours and hours. But today's report did find progress is

being made ` that staff are friendly and caring. The hospital saxs it's

now recruited 30 out of 60 permanent nurses. And introduced dining

companions to make sure pathents eat their meals. There's been htge

change since I've been here. It s like chalk and cheese, from the very

top all the way through the organisation. This is about getting

nurses on the ground, filling the posts and recruitment, getthng

people with the right skills in the right place. Most patients we spoke

to today had only praise for their care. I were treated very, very

quickly and properly with a yeale `` really first`class doctor. Xou can

But it's the waiting which hs a long But it's the waiting which hs a long

time. I'm waiting for one blood test. But making the changes the

hospital needs costs money. Tameside is over ?4 million in debt. But its

Chief Executive insists thex will happen. The interim Chief Executive

used to be a nurse, so she's going back on to the wards on Monday.

Earlier, I spoke to the Intdrim Chief Executive of Tameside Hospital

Trust, Karen James, and I ptt to her that things hadn't improved since

the last inspection. People who undertook the review have s`id

patients, carers and staff were able to state that improvements have had

delivered. They also found `` care delivered. They also found `` care

that's delivered. They also found that staff are friendly and caring

and that's really important, so at this point in time we are only five

months through to our improvement programme and what we are doing is

really having an impact. I know that myself, because I'm a nurse. I'm out

talking to staff, patients `nd carers when I go to visit w`rds I

am work ng on the wards, so I know what we are doing is changing

things. Nevertheless ` But there are things. Positive improvements are

good, but explain how a hospital still fails out of 11 national

standards of care? There were minor and moderate concerns and that's

what we expected. I wouldn't include patients not being treated with

dignity as minor. I think there was one or two areas where they found

that some of the nurses could have been or provided further

personalised care and more individualised care to patidnts and

where that had been highlighted we're dealing with those nurses

directly. You've got a lot of directly. You've got a lot of

changes to put through and xou have got improvements to make before the

next inspection in May. But you haven't got any money. How will you

put these changes through? We've put many changes in place already. We

are just going to continue the programme. This is not about

funding. This is about what we do to support our staff, to delivdr great

care. That's what the local population deserves here. I have to

say, we have moved on since the report. We have employed further

employed at this organisation as employed at this organisation as

well as further doctors. Those things have already happened. I

expect further improvements to be acknowledged when the reviewers come

back. Thank you very much. You've been getting in touch with us

Hospital. Irene French from Hospital. Irene French from

Stalybridge contacted our F`cebook page to say: "18 months ago I

believe Tameside nearly killed me. They sent me home when I was very

ill. But more recently I was treated as an out`patient, and the staff

were very nice and polite." Matt Warren, also on Facebook said:

"I was in Tameside in January and the staff were fantastic. The ward

was warm and clean, all the staff were extremely friendly." Tommy

Stephenson emailed us: "It seems like what is lacking is

communication between the p`tients and the staff." But Susan D`wson

e`mailed: "I have always fotnd the nursing staff and doctors extremely

professional and caring." The mother of a schoolboy who was

found hanged in his bedroom has told an inquest he was the victil

repeated bullying and a false repeated bullying and a false

allegation of rape made at school. Tom Acton from Poynton died in

October. He was about to give evidence against one of the

teenagers his family claimed had bullied him. Yunus Mulla has been at

today's inquest and joins us now from Warrington. Tell us ex`ctly

what Tom's mother told the hnquest today. Roger, gain nor was giving

evidence at the Coroner's Court which is part of the Town H`ll

complex here and told the court that her son Tom had been repeatddly

bullied and victimised. Inthmidated at the high school also and she had

made the concerns clear to the school. She said that it kill mun

nated in a false allegation of rape, which was made against him `nd

posted on Facebook. She said that he had become a prisoner in his own

home. All these concerns had eventually led to him becomhng

Soudanial and `` suicidal and talking about self`harm. It's a

very, very sad story. What have the school had to say today? Thd school

said today that yes, he had been bullied, but also carried ott the

bullying on occasions and that he had shown a lot of aggressive

behaviour at school between 200 and 2013. David WaR who is the ``

who is the current headteacher, told who is the current headteacher, told

the inquest that what happened was they looked at his concerns but he

didn't feel that the picturd that didn't feel that the picturd that

time and the school wasn't like that time and the school wasn't like that

at the moment. He said he couldn't at the moment. He said he

comment on drug dealing bec`use he comment on drug dealing bec`use he

wasn't headteacher at the thme when wasn't headteacher at the thme when

Tom was at the school. What have we learnt about the months leader up to

Tom's death? He was about to give evidence in a trial in which

a victim of assault. He was anxious a victim of assault. He was anxious

about that. His mother also told the about that. His mother also told the

inquest today about an hour or so before his death he had gond to see

somebody. She claimed from texts that perhaps that was a drug dealer.

At that point the coroner s`id he wanted to hear evidence frol that

person. He has called for a person. He has called for a

statement to be made on that and also he wanted to hear from the Head

who was at the school during the who was at the school during the

was adjourned. Thank you. A man has was adjourned. Thank you. A man has

murdering his wife in Oldhal. murdering his wife in Oldhal.

30`year`old Farkhanda Younis, known to her family and friends as Jabeen,

multiple stab wounds. Jahangir Nazar multiple stab wounds. Jahangir Nazar

has been given a life sentence and has been given a life sentence and

years. The inquest into the death of years. The inquest into the death of

a Liverpool woman whose bodx was a Liverpool woman whose bodx was

found on a disused railway line has been ajourned because a witness

wasn't in court. 37`year`old Paula Hounslea went missing from her home

in West Derby in 2009. Her remains were discovered in Fazakerldy three

years later. The search is continuing for a prisoner who

escaped from custody in Cheshire. John Inglesby from Liverpool

out of a prison van near to the M6 out of a prison van near to the M6

at Sandbach yesterday as he was being taken from court in

Macclesfield to prison in Birmingham. Councils in the North

West are to share ?13 million to help repair potholes. The ftnding,

on top of money that's alre`dy been allocated, was announced in

the biggest beneficiary, receiving the biggest beneficiary, receiving

more than ?2 million. Policd are investigating after robbers dug an

underground tunnel to steal around ?80,000 from a cash machine. The

burglars made the 50`foot`long tunnel under waste ground bdfore

helping themselves to money from the Tesco cashpoint in Eccles. Kelly

Foran reports. This the entrance and get`w`y for a

group of robbers. The light at the end of the tunnel was a cash

machine. Police say it started in wasteland behind the store. Thieves

dug a 50`foot tunnel, which led them to the money. It's believed they got

away with around ?80,000. Bdfore away with around ?80,000. Bdfore

escaping back through the ttnnel into the dead of night. We never

suspected anything to be honest It's quite shocking. We comd here

every day. I think it's a shame that every day. I think it's a shame that

people are doing things likd that in this area. They I don't know, it's

knew about it. Whoever did, they knew about it. Whoever did, they

were good. They would pretend they were builders or doing anything A

similar robbery happened in similar robbery happened in

Fallowfield in 2012, where thieves dug a 100`foot tunnel to get to a

machine. Nobody has ever bedn caught. Police say due to the

complex nature and structurd of the tunnel it would have taken them

months to dig it, so they'rd appealing for anybody who s`w any

suspicious behaviour or who heard about the plans to contact them For

now, the cash machine remains out of service. Campaigners claim ` beauty

threat after plans were revdaled threat after plans were

which could see coal seams there which could see coal seams there

burned underground to produce burned underground

energy. The company behind the energy. The company behind the

scheme has a four`year licence to operate in the Dee Estuary. Here's

our Environment Correspondent Judy Hobson. The area around West Kirby

on the Wirral peninsular is known for its beaches and beauty spots.

Less well known is that deep underground there are vast reserves

by conventional mining. But one by conventional mining. But one

the coal by burning it wherd it lies the coal by burning it wherd it lies

` a process called undergrotnd coal gasification or UCG. The colpany

Cluff Natural Resources has a Cluff Natural Resources has a

license from the Coal Authrority to explore burinng the coal under the

Dee Estuary. Cluff Natural Resources Dee Estuary. Cluff Natural Resources

says the process is safe and the industry would be highly regulated.

It would create jobs and provide us with cheap fuel for decades.

In a statement they said: " If the company takes its plans forward it

will engage fully with local policymakers, local elected

explain and detail its plans." The explain and detail its plans."

process is already being tested in process is already being tested in

now carrying out feasibilitx studies now carrying out feasibilitx studies

and says if they do decide to extract the gas it may not happen

for many years. Still to cole on for many years. Still to cole on

North West Tonight ` the power of sight.

We apologise for the tempor`ry loss of subtitles.

The winner will fight the m`n acknowledged as the best he`vyweight

out there Vladimir Klitschko. The bad blood between the two fhghters

is still there and it resulted in what we'll see now. Fury gr`bbed the

microphone and did this. I'l the best heavyweight on the planet. This

idiot is getting knocked out and I am sick to death of this. This is

(BLEEP) is going to sleep. See you in a bit!

Was that genuine Fury or just a bit of Tyson putting it on to flog

tickets? As Tyson might be watching, I'm going to say totally genuine.

You can never tell with boxhng or Tyson, but Dereck Chisora cdrtainly

thought it was just show for the cameras. What we can say about that?

Shall we give him a Golden Globe or not? He needs to get a bit of

publicity. He needs people to talk about him. But we just laugh. Should

be interesting contest to s`y the least on 26th July. Manchester

United fans haven't had too much to smile about, but the Reds g`ve them

something last night. David Moyes says he hopes last night's 3`0

victory against Olympiakos will prove to be a turning point for the

season. They turned around ` 2` deficit to make it into the quarter

finals, thanks to van Persid. Quite a night at Old Trafford. It might

only have been a last 16 gale, but in the build`up it was rathdr like a

last chance and at the final whistle Old Trafford united again and let

the emotions go. United. Red Army! The whole place was buzzing. Got

everyone in the right frame of mood. It was a good one. They desdrve to

win. It's a step in the rye direction. David Moyes would have

been hoping for a big performance from his big players and he got it.

Ryan Giggs given a rare start was pivotol. Wayne Rooney instrtmental.

Van Persie clinical. The Dutchman grabbed the headlines with `

hattrick. Opening the scoring from the spot, before Giggs and Rooney

combined to set up a crucial second just before half`time to put

Manchester United level on aggregate. The clincher camd early

in the second half. This tile from a free kick. Van Persie finding the

net on the night when United found the inspiration and determination to

put an end to their recent slide. After Sunday's performance `nd

result we needed to bounce back And I thought we done it with style

Real tension written on the faces of Manchester United fans when they

arrived at Old Trafford. Such was the importance of this match, in

terms of the whole feeling of belief of the club, that they could really

feel the relief after they left It was nervy. But we're through. After

the run of results, we needdd that. David Moyes knows that Europe's

elite are waiting in the qu`rter finals, and bigger battles lie

ahead, but will take heart from the manner of their victory and hope it

will prove to be a turning point. They needed that. Everton h`ve

signed a new commercial deal with their sponsor Chang. It's the most

lucrative in the club's history It's worth more than ?16 million for

three years. In Super Leagud Warrington and Wigan play for the

first time since last Octobdr. Wolves have claimed victory in the

last three and they've they've an unchanged side. More boxing news for

you. Brian Rose will fight for a title in America. The date hs set

for 14th June. Two of the athletes on the sofa will be doing their bit

for Sport Relief. Who are they? That's us two. You have takdn it

seriously. Dodgy knee. Four operations on the knee. Four? I

would be making that up. Held together by eless tack bands. He did

it walking the dog. Strenuots walking that dog, you know! Lots of

people will be doing their bit tomorrow for Sport Relief whether

it's cycling, running, swimling Where are you? Going to be there or

there? There you are. This xear thousands across the north`west have

been raising money for Sport Relief. Big day tomorrow. Events across the

weekend. We'll be running. We are, but not for long. 15 minutes we ll

manage. One of the charities which relies on Sport Relief fundhng works

with children who have ADHD. The condition makes it hard to

concentrate and the children's behaviour can often are challenging.

We have been to see the difference the ADHD Foundation is making on

Merseyside. I have ADHD and I play jigs`ws. Does

that look right to you? No. No. The games are about helping young people

to improve their cognitive skills so that they're better able to cope in

school and better able to lhve and achieve their potential. Thd games

help me concentrate and it lakes it easy for me in school. I might get

quicker and harder. Green. The children with ADHD have what is

known as low emotionals and they can be very, very sensitive and also

quite prone to anxiety and depression. They get upset very

very easily. The guys have taught Marcus how to put strategies in

place, like playing with his ears, so it's like a trigger mech`nism so

we know he will erupt at anx point so we can get in there before it

happens. It's about helping children and the families to underst`nd how

it affects them and the str`tegies and things they can do to t`ke a lot

of the anxiety and stress ott of living with ADHD on a day`to`day

basis. I get really upset when my mum makes me broccoli. The house is

a lot more calmer. Not all the time, but a lot more calmer than ht was.

When you are doing stuff tolorrow, that's the sort of thing yot're

money `` your money is going towards. If you are doing anything

tomorrow do send us a photograph. We might try to use it on the telly.

Unfortunately we won't see Dno because her heels are too hhgh to

run in. If you are doing anxthing tomorrow, wrap up warm, it's going

to be cold. The first day of spring officially today was disappointing.

Wet and windy this afternoon. Over the next two or three days the cold

air continues to pour in from the Arctic just on time for the weekend.

I think we saw highs of 11 or 1 today. We are heading to thd

weekend. The temperatures whll struggle to hit double figures on

Saturday and also on Sunday. Tonight, there will be a few showers

to come. Wintery showers on higher ground, so sleet and snow for a

time. But, the heaviest of the showers will ease away, leaving a

night which will be mostly dry. Plenty of clear skies, so it's going

to be a colder night than of late. Still quite windy. Temperattres down

to two or three in Cheshire and here we could see frost, possiblx some

icy patches tomorrow morning. The picture for tomorrow ` it's not

particularly brilliant if you're going to be out. It will be colder

and still quite breezy and we'll hang on to the showers. It's a dry

start tomorrow. A cold start. Some bright spells for a time and still

quite a stiff westerly breeze blowing in. We'll see some wintery

showers through the afternoon, so there is a chance of sleet `nd know.

Maybe some hail on higher ground as well. In between hopefully some

sunny spells through the afternoon. Disappointing day in terms of

temperatures. We'll see single figures. We head into Saturday, more

of the same. Sunshine and whntery showers. Just eight and for Sunday,

it is still pretty cold. I'l glad to say that our Sport Relief bht on the

treadmill is in the warm. Bdcause I haven't thawed out. We can't tempt

you, Richard? Maybe not. Yot can be the coach. I'll be there with you in

spirit. Good luck if you're doing something tomorrow night. Ttne in

for a laugh. You can watch ts fall off the treadmill. Good night.