Mayor impressed with Rochdale Infirmary services

Mayor of Rochdale Councillor James Gartside with patient Helen Nuckley

“Impressive” was how the Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor James Gartside, described the services at Rochdale Infirmary recently as part of an annual visit.

He was visiting the hospital site with Mayoress Councillor Jane Gartside, where they were shown around a number of the Infirmary’s services including the Urgent Care Centre (UCC), the Rheumatology Unit and the Trust’s central booking and scheduling department.

The delegation also visited the new Eye Unit at the Infirmary where they met staff and patients. The unit has only been open to patients since January 2013.

The Mayor said: “I have been very impressed by what I have seen at Rochdale Infirmary. I passed one wall of thank you cards and letters from patients and it was clear that the wall needed to be extended as there were so many compliments on it, praising the services at the hospital.

"The visit has been informative and enjoyable and it is good to see that the Infirmary is a specialised place for so much care.

"We have got patients coming from surrounding areas to have treatment at Rochdale and this is achieved in a co-ordinated approach to booking their appointments.”

The Mayoral visit was hosted by Trust chairman, John Jesky, he said: “We were delighted to show the Mayor around the hospital in order to meet patients and our staff.

"We are proud of our staff and the range of services we provide here at Rochdale. The new Eye Unit in particular and the facilities within it are excellent.”