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BBC News
19-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Hospital to offer protein ice cream to patients in Nottingham
A high protein ice cream developed by clinicians to tackle malnutrition is set to be made available to older patients on nine hospital wards in Nottingham.N-ICE Cream was first offered to patients at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust as part of a trial in will now be rolled out more widely at the Queen's Medical Centre after Nottingham Hospitals Charity agreed to fund up to £4,800 towards supplies of the ice cream and six mini freezers to store it Opinder Sahota, consultant in ortho-geriatric medicine at NUH, said he was "delighted" to see N-ICE Cream move from a research study to a nutritional supplement product that is routinely offered to patients. "When you're not very well, trying to consume a big plate of food can be quite difficult," he added"What we also know is obviously if you don't eat, then clearly you're not going to get better."If you don't get better, you're going to start losing muscle and losing protein." Prof Sahota said patients who struggled to eat were normally offered high protein nutritional supplement he added that "a lot of people just don't like" told the BBC that when patients were asked what they would eat, many said "something like an ice cream would be really nice".N-ICE Cream, manufactured for NUH by Matlock Meadows Dairy Farm, contains about 14.5g of protein and is enhanced with leucine and vitamin ice cream, which has been peer reviewed, comes in four flavours - vanilla, strawberry, salted caramel and Sahota, who has driven the N-ICE Cream project, said: "This product has been specifically developed as a nutritious muscle targeted high protein ice cream, which has been designed to address the serious problem of malnutrition and muscle weakness among older people."Nigel Gregory, chief executive of Nottingham Hospitals Charity, said he was "pleased" to be able to fund supplies of the ice cream and the fridges."We know that nutrition can be a challenge when caring for older patients, and we were very interested to learn about this innovative product," he added.
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Woman dies three days after flat fire in Beeston
A woman has died following a fire at a flat in a town centre in services were called to Union Street in Beeston at about 15:15 BST on Saturday after a passer-by spotted a fire had broken out in a 88-year-old woman who had been taken from her flat to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham died on Tuesday, said Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue investigation by the brigade and Nottinghamshire Police has ruled the fire was accidental. It was started by a naked flame in a back bedroom, the fire service said.A dog was also found unconscious in the flat, added the fire service, which was revived with a pet oxygen mask and CPR administered by a police officer on scene. Amy Goulden, fire service head of community safety and engagement, said: "I want to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the woman who tragically lost her life."This is also a sad reminder of the damage that fire can do. We'd like to encourage everyone to ensure they are looking out for their elderly or vulnerable neighbours and relatives."She said free online home safety checks were available for residents, which could prompt an in-person visit, while professionals who work with vulnerable people can book on to free training.
BBC News
12-06-2025
- BBC News
'Complex' demolition for three Derby houses hit by explosion
Three houses on a street rocked by a suspected gas explosion are set to be demolished over several services were called to the blast in Eden Street, Alvaston, Derby, at 19:24 BST on man was taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham in a critical condition while search teams later found a small dog in the house, who was left in the care of a work at a property at the centre of the blast and two adjoining properties which suffered structural damage is expected to begin on Thursday, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said. The demolition process will support the investigation into the cause of the explosion and due to the complex process is expected to take "several days".The fire service said 13 properties and their residents remained impacted by the incident but other Eden Street residents had been allowed to return to their well as a number of terraced houses, nearby cars sustained "significant damage" in the Police said it would like to hear from witnesses and trace the driver of a black Ford Fiesta which passed by shortly before the explosion. Eden Street is expected to remain closed "for some time" , the fire service said on with concerns about their homes should speak to on-site officers, insurance companies or landlords, while Derby City Council is handling any residents needing social care experiencing issues with their gas supplies in the area is asked to contact Cadent, while any issues with electricity should be raised with on-site Health and Safety Executive has also been informed of the incident.
BBC News
11-06-2025
- BBC News
Derby street to be closed 'for some time' after explosion
A Derby street shut by a suspected gas explosion will "remain closed for some time", police have services were called to the blast in Eden Street, Alvaston, at 19:24 BST on man was taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham in a critical from several properties were forced out of their homes, with up to four terraced houses and cars suffering "significant damage". Search teams also found a small dog, which is now in the care of a veterinary practice, within the Street will remain closed overnight and throughout Thursday, according to Derbyshire Police, and "for some time" emergency services were scaling back their response on Wednesday evening. A fence has been erected around the properties at the centre of the work was scheduled to begin on Thursday, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service are being made to allow residents outside of this area back into their residents may experience "some temporary disruption" to electricity supply, it added, and anyone experiencing issues with their gas supplies should contact Health and Safety Executive has been informed of the incident.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Roads disruption warning ahead of Nottingham Open tennis tournament
Drivers are being warned of disruption ahead of the Nottingham Open tennis Highways has advised people to allow extra time for journeys if travelling to the event at the Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre between 14 and 22 improvement scheme is currently taking place along the A52 Derby Road between the Priory and Queens Medical Centre roundabouts, with the westbound carriageway closed to all is a one-way system for eastbound traffic heading towards Nottingham and westbound traffic will follow a signed diversion route via Dunkirk Island, University Boulevard and Woodside Road. National Highways said tennis visitors are likely to see increased congestion, particularly along the diversion route.
