CIttheroe Advertiser &T1mes,Thursday, February 17,2011


Heart attacks - MP calls for better care


by Duncan Smith RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans 11 I ] 11- 1 1


, is calling for co-ordinated action to improve post-event care for people who have heart attacks. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the


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given to patients after an event right, the NHS will not omly improve the ex­ perience and outcomes for patients, but


receive cardiac rehabilitation despite the fact that NICE guidelines recommend this is offered to all patients. Mr Evans met representatives from national char­ ity “Heart UK” to find out more about heart disease services in Ribble Valley and the importance of improving post­ event care for patients. By getting the treatment and support


there has been a 50% reduction in mor- . tality from CHD. This is largely due to prompt care for patients when they’ve had a heart attack, with many more specialist centres and wider use of clot busting drugs. Secondary prevention has also improved with a greater emphasis on preseribing drugs which lower cho­ lesterol among those at risk. However, fewer than 50% of patients


UK’s biggest killer - around one in five men and one in seven women die from the disease. It causes around 94,000 deaths in the UK each year - this is around 140 deaths in every parliamen­ tary constituency. Encouragingly, in the past 10 years


HEART OF THE ISSUE: Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans learns more about Coronary Heart Disease from Dr Alan Rees, Chairman of Heart UK.


also save money which could contribute to the f 20bn efficiency savings that the NHS must deliver between 2011 and 2014. “I want to thank HEART UK for


raising these important issues with me and showing me a picture of heart dis­ ease services in Ribble Valley,” said Mr Evans. “I am committed to working with the local NHS and in Parliament to ensure that heart disease services are coordinated and delivering for the local population.”


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Former"apprentice" takes over well established firm


Taking over a business is usuaily utterly nerve wracking, fraught with worry, but ultimately exciting and rewarding as all the hard work starts to come together.


Shaun and Cheryl McCullough have experienced the whole range of the above on taking over one of the most established and well known business­ es in Clitheroe, even though Shaun has already seen 22 years service with the company that now belongs to him. Leafield Windows Ltd in Lowergate already has a


. help them to decide what’s best for their home. I have worked for Leafield since I was 18 and though our basic company ethos has remained the same,' products have evolved dramatically and we now have so much more choice to offer our customers. Our windows and doors are devel­ oped with energy efficiency in mind, so they’re a perfect fit for old and new properties alike and a big help towards the household economy.’!


A lifelong Clitheroe resident, Shaun attended Rib- blesdale School and Joined Leafield in 1988. He


Windows using cutting edge glass and materials mean that Leafield customers are truly getting the best available product on the market.


Shaun continues: “People can be bombarded by offers from large windows and doors compa­ nies, with offers like “back windows free when purchasing front windows" and the like, but there is no such thing as something for nothing. There are often hidden charges in these deals and by coming to us, you get the peace of mind that we’re local, accountable and excellent value for


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HEART UK said: “I would like to thank Nigel Evans for supporting the work of HEART UK in improving outcomes for people with heart disease. Co-ordi­ nation across the NHS, Public Health England and social care services is vital at both a national and local level to con­ tinue to deliver improved outcomes for heart disease and tackle the post-event care challenge.” For more information on CHD visit: www.heartuk.org.uk


Jules Payne, Chief Executive of


County crime figuresare still falling


LANCASHIRE continues to remain a safe place, with higher than average crime reductions according to Home Office fig­


ures. The statistics show an 8.6%


reduction in all crime from Oc­ tober 2009 to September 2010, which means 9,795 less victims of crime in comparison to the same period the year before. This compares to the national average of a 7% reduction. Some individual categories


of crime have seen significant reductions, with burglary down by 11.9%. which equates to 594 households being spared the misery of crime. Offences against vehicles are down 14.4% or 1,624 less victims, and vio­ lence against the person is down 5.9%, which is 1,383 less crimes. Commenting on the figures.


Chief Constable Steve Finnigan said: “Lancashire has always been known for high perform­ ance and as these figures show, this remains the case. “Crime levels are currently


work hard to keep the county safe and 1 am delighted that


extremely low, making this county one of the safest places in the country to live and work; a fact that I hope reassures our local communities. "Police and partner agencies


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these efforts appear to have paid off, with almost 10,000 people being spared the miseiy of be­ coming victims of crime.” Mr Finnigan urged the public,


and partner agencies, to con­ tinue to work with Lancashire


Constabulary to keep crime lev­ els low. He said: “We are commit­


ted to keeping crime low and assistance from the public and partner agencies will be crucial if we are to do this, particularly during the current period of austerity, which will bring with it unprecedented change. “1 would like to take this op­


portunity to thank them for their help to date and to urge them to continue to support us in our ef­ forts to keep the county safe.” Chairman of Lancashire Po­


lice Authority Malcolm Doherty said: “These figures show that even in these challenging times, the crimes that people*'tell us matter most to them are being tackled. “The priority at the current


time is the preservation of a policing service that meets the needs of our communities and keeps them safe. These e.xeel- lent performance figures illus­ trate that everyone is working very hard to achieve this.”


praise for Gouncirs thriftiness


PRAISE in Parliament for Ribble Valley Coun-


.cil’s pledge to freeze council tax and maintain frontline services and support for local groups has delighted the bor­ ough’s MP Nigel Evans. As we reported last week,


make the necessary savings elsewhere, its leader citing “strong financial discipline, prudent management and a committed and dedicated workforce” as the secrets to its success. That led to the Secretary


of State for Communities and Local Government,


the council has bucked the national trend by refusing to increase tax, cut services or force redundancies, de­ spite a 14.5% cut in its cash grant from central Govern­ ment. Instead it has strived to


by Duncan Smith


wring their hands and say that it is all too hard, or to play politics with frontline services,” said Mr Pickles. “Others have chosen


to step up and to protect vital local services, reduc­ ing every trace of waste, protecting the most vulner­ able and reforming services to deliver better results for less. “Hammersmith and Ful­


ham, Kensington and Chel­ sea and Westminster coun­ cils are merging their back offices to save £35m. West


the Rt Hon. Eric Pick­ les MP, praising Ribble Valley Borough Council when addressing Parlia­ ment about how local authorities are coping with the cuts. “Some have chosen to


Norfolk is freezing council tax and car park charges, as well as councillors’ allow­ ances. Reading Borough Council has decided not to cut but to increase funding for voluntary groups. “We heard Ribble Valley


councillors and officers that they have been praised in this way, and I am sure that they will continue to work closely with the Secretary of State to ensure that the people of the Ribble Valley are well provided for.”


ative MP Nigel Evans said: “I am delighted that Ribble Valley Borough Council is leading the way, making tough decisions but main­ taining front line services. “It is a testament to the


Borough Council has also decided to protect volun­ tary groups and not to cut front-line services.” Ribble Valley’s Conserv­


NATURE APPOINTMENT: PC Mark Thomas is ready for his role, (s)


A NEW officer has been appointed to supervise investigations into wild­ life erime across the county. Mark Thomas will


with the constabulary for 10 years, having moved to his new position from a civilian role in the counter terrorism unit. Mark said: “I come from a rural background


now oversee wildlife issues for Lancashire Constabulary and will be based at the force’s headquarters in Hutton. Mark (37), has worked


PC Duncan Thomas, who has been the Con­ stabulary’s wildlife lead for the past six years.


to working with fellow officers and the commu­ nity to help fight wildlife crime in Lancashire.” Mark takes over from


role will be quite a demanding challenge, but I think that it will be a rewarding one. “I am looking forward


of farming and game keeping so wildlife is­ sues have always been close to my heart. “I know that my new


would like to thank all the farmers, gamekeep­ ers, wildlife wardens and residents who have given me phenomenal help with preventing and investigating wild­ life crime. “Th e i r o n g o i n g


support will enable Lancashire Constabu­ lary to continue bringing


work as a response of­ ficer in Longridge, but will continue to advise on wildlife issues in the Rowland area. PC Thomas said: “I


PC Thomas will now


tigated by the wildlife officer include poach­ ing, badger digging, dog fighting, nest site distur­ bance, the maintenance of sensitive animal and bird breeding projects, plant thefts and the consequent associated crimes such as burglary, trespassing and theft. The move to civilian-


offenders to justice.” Issues that are inves­


ise the wildlife officer’s post was taken as part of Lancashire Constabu­ lary’s current review of its services.


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great reputation fonvalue for money and excellent service and a\far as Shaun is concerned, it’s ^ business as usual. • .


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“We are keen to maintain the excellent rapport we have built up with our customers over the years.


They know us and trust the service we provide and generations of families from all around Clithe­ roe and surrounding areas have come back to us time and time again. They know we are excel- • ' •


. lent value for money and totally reliable. The only changes we’ll be making now that we have taken over the business will be to the showroom, to 'v,:. . show off examples of our work to new clients and


. and Cheryl are now busy raising a family of four, - whilst taking the reigns of the business.,


“We’re so grateful for the massive support we’ve


; received from local people'and customers old and new. We’ve waited years for an opportunity like - this and it’s been perfect timing for us as a family."


From doors to windows, the choice and quality : remains among the best in the area. A specialist range of the new style wood composite doors . are popular for both contemporary and traditional style homes and come in every variety of style,- - r ■ with choice of glass, finish and door furniture.. •


. money. We look forward to meeting


. new potential customers and hope they find the service as good as our established clients."


Ill Leafield


■k W inH rWndows loo Lowergate Clltheroe Lancs BB71AG Tel: 01200,426010


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