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Jean Ashworth

Jean Ashworth

Ward: Smallbridge & Firgrove
Party: Liberal Democrat

Address:
34 Hollowspell
Smallbridge
Rochdale
OL12 9AW

Tel: 01706 653787

Email: jean.ashworth@rochdale.gov.uk

My reasons to leave.

It was with deep sadness and many sleepless nights that I decided to leave the Liberal Democrats and join the Conservative Party, It was a very difficult decision one I had been thinking deeply about for the last 12 months and I could not go through another election with so many doubts in my...

Date posted: 22/11/2011

Broken Promises !

In reply to the excellent letter from Biochemist Saturday’s Observer 3rd September can I add that on top of all the changes at Rochdale Infirmary it was also promised that Stroke patients moved to Fairfield would then brought back to Rochdale once stabilised as was Trauma & Orthopaedic...

Date posted: 04/09/2011

A worrying future.


The date for closing our Maternity, Children’s Inpatients and Special Care Baby unit is getting nearer 25th June what a sad day this will be.
More so what a worry for this borough as we know that the drastic changes so far have caused nothing but heartache and suffering for our most...

Date posted: 06/06/2011

Some worrying & frightening facts!

On the 25th June we are to lose our Maternity & Children’s Inpatient services forcing people again to travel further away, these wards are being moved to temporary wards at Oldham at a cost of £750.000 until the new unit is built which could be up to 12 to 18 months.
Our Staff on...

Date posted: 17/05/2011

To harsh and far to severe


I fully support the campaign to “call on this government to give back Rochdale its fair share” In fact I support every Council as it is most unfair that we should have to make the people suffer such drastic and severe cuts through the last governments disgraceful waste of public...

Date posted: 09/02/2011

My Report to Council Health Overview & Scrutiny

On presenting my report to council I would like to thank the Leader of the Council and his members for allowing me to continue my role as Chair of Health Overview & Scrutiny and I will continue to challenge and scrutinise in depth the downgrading of both Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield.
We...

Date posted: 28/01/2011

A full Circle

A full Circle
Many years ago I started working for the NHS at Birch Hill Hospital in the laundry department as my husband returned home from work I was ready to leave for my evening shift 4.30 – 9pm after 5 years as the children were older I applied to work nights nursing auxiliary to fit...

Date posted: 22/12/2010

Shocking News, More Closures!


Once again the Pennine Acute have sent out some shocking news via a memo to managers at the Infirmary regarding “Urgent Financial Recovery Measures” which was a question I asked the Chief Executive John Saxby at the public meeting on the 4th November at Rochdale Town Hall and he...

Date posted: 22/11/2010

Thank You


Just to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended the Friends of Our Hospital public meeting at Rochdale Town Hall on the 4th November. Father Arthur Nearey the Chairman of the Friends wasn't able to attend as he has just had major surgery and is still an inpatient at the Rochdale Infirmary...

Date posted: 09/11/2010

What Future?


It is time the Pennine Acute told us exactly what services the Infirmary is going to provide and how safe we will be in times of needing hospital care, none of us can predict the future and thankfully we don’t know what lies ahead of us, but I would like to know that my family are certain...

Date posted: 08/10/2010

Reconfiguration to suit WHO?

On Thursday16th September as Chair of Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee for RMBC I chaired an emergency meeting regarding the latest news that Sparthfield Ward at the Rochdale Infirmary was to close on November 1st 2010.
I called the meeting because it came as a complete shock to the...

Date posted: 22/09/2010

Goodbye to an old Friend.


Needless to say I along with many was very sad to lose an old friend Sir Cyril Smith.
He was a character on the many occasions I visited him or we spoke on the phone I always had a chuckle as he said “come at any time but not when Emmerdale was on” so I always avoided 7 –...

Date posted: 06/09/2010

Hard Hit !



I have just returned from 2 weeks holiday in Gran Canaries and have had a lovely time with my husband and grandson, the only downside was to see how hard the recession has hit such a beautiful place, the difference from last year was seeing a whole shopping complex virtually closed down and...

Date posted: 23/08/2010

Friends of Our Hospital


Friends of Our Hospital held a meeting on Monday evening 19th July at St Mary’s Presbytery, it was really well attended and new members came along to join the group.
The Friends of Our Hospital was formed over six years ago by Sir Cyril Smith and Paul Rowen and Chaired by Father Arthur...

Date posted: 23/07/2010

Cannabis farm raided in Rochdale


Every time I read this kind of news brings me comfort I just applaud the ongoing work our Police force do in bringing these greedy people to justice.
They prey on the most vulnerable already struggling with an addiction and just don’t care were the money comes from to pay for it they live...

Date posted: 14/07/2010

A&E 6pm-8am Premature Closure!


With regards to the latest news from the Pennine Acute that they have taken the decision to close The Rochdale Infirmary’s A&E department for Blue light ambulance service from 6pm -8am from the 2nd August without consultation from the Council or Health Overview & Scrutiny is just...

Date posted: 10/07/2010

Blame the Council!

I would just like to say how disappointed I am of our newly elected MP, Simon Danzcuk, and his performance so far. All he has done is to use the local media to run Rochdale down, he has nothing nice or positive to say about anything or anyone. All he seems to do is blame the Council for...

Date posted: 21/06/2010

Lets get on with it!


Weeks have passed now since the elections and although for some of us very disappointing results as hard as it is we have to carry on and continue to work hard all year round for the area we represent love and live in.
I am passionate about my role and try hard to solve many problems...

Date posted: 07/06/2010

Old friends


This evening I called in to see an “Old Friend” I call in 3-4 times a week normally in the morning or early afternoon.
His face light up when he saw me tonight first time ever he turned his TV of in fact it was the first time I had seen him with his TV on! and we had a right good...

Date posted: 30/05/2010

Another election over thank goodness!

Well it was a shock result for many of us I personally can’t believe Paul Rowen lost his seat as he was an excellent MP and worked very hard I wish him well and thank him for his honesty and dedication to the Borough of Rochdale.
I was also shocked to lose our Councillor Christine Akram as...

Date posted: 20/05/2010