themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--United evening headlines as Fernandes investigation launched

FIFA have launched an investigation after Sampdoria filed a complaint over the transfer that saw Bruno Fernandes sign for Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon .
United signed Fernandes for £47million in January and the Portuguese playmaker has enjoyed a stunning start to his Old Trafford career .
But Serie A side Sampdoria have claimed they are due a slice of that fee , having negotiated a 10 % sell-on clause when selling Fernandes to Sporting in June 2017 for €8.5 million .
That would see Sporting having to pay Sampdoria around £4million after January 's deal that took Fernandes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money has gone unpaid , which has led the Italian club to file a complaint to the game 's governing body , who will now investigate , with the issue between Sampdoria and Sporting , rather than United .
Manchester United are relaxed about the possibility of Odion Ighalo returning to Shanghai Shenhua now Marcus Rashford is fit again .
Shanghai Shenhua striker Ighalo , 30 , has entered the last month of his loan deal with United and could be recalled by his parent club with the Chinese Super League now due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The CSL campaign - which usually starts in February - was postponed following the coronavirus outbreak and because of where the Chinese league falls in the calendar Ighalo 's loan arrangement was agreed until the end of May .
United are open to keeping Ighalo , who has scored four goals in eight appearances , but only moved for the Nigerian after Rashford suffered a double stress fracture to the back in mid-January and the England international has recovered from injury .
Ighalo 's representatives failed to respond to the MEN 's request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'awful ' first season Fred has blamed his 'awful ' first season at Manchester United on personal issues in his private life that were affecting his performances .
The £52million Brazilian struggled to settle in last term and produced a string of poor displays .
When his return to pre-season training last summer was delayed by his wedding a repeat was feared , but Fred has been one of United 's standout players this season , with his improvement rapid .
Now the 27-year-old has explained why he struggled so much in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's attempts to settle into the side disrupted by the change of manager from Jose Mourinho to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , as well as his own personal issues .
″I believe the first season was very difficult for me .
There was the process of settling down here , but also other personal things that were happening in my life , such as the birth of my son , '' Fred told the AP news agency .
“ So I believe it was a mix of reasons that made me have an awful @ @ @ @

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FIFA launches investigation into Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes signing
FIFA have launched an investigation after Sampdoria filed a complaint over the transfer that saw Bruno Fernandes sign for Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon.
United signed Fernandes for £47million in January and the Portuguese playmaker has enjoyed a stunning start to his Old Trafford career.
But Serie A side Sampdoria have claimed they are due a slice of that fee, having negotiated a 10% sell-on clause when selling Fernandes to Sporting in June 2017 for €8.5 million.
That would see Sporting having to pay Sampdoria around £4million after January's deal that took Fernandes to Old Trafford, but so far the money has gone unpaid, which has led the Italian club to file a complaint to the game's governing body, who will now investigate, with the issue between Sampdoria and Sporting, rather than United.
Manchester United’s stance on Ighalo future revealed
Manchester United are relaxed about the possibility of Odion Ighalo returning to Shanghai Shenhua now Marcus Rashford is fit again.
Shanghai Shenhua striker Ighalo, 30, has entered the last month of his loan deal with United and could be recalled by his parent club with the Chinese Super League now due to start in June or July.
The CSL campaign - which usually starts in February - was postponed following the coronavirus outbreak and because of where the Chinese league falls in the calendar Ighalo's loan arrangement was agreed until the end of May.
United are open to keeping Ighalo, who has scored four goals in eight appearances, but only moved for the Nigerian after Rashford suffered a double stress fracture to the back in mid-January and the England international has recovered from injury. Ighalo's representatives failed to respond to the MEN's request for comment.
Fred gives reasons for 'awful' first season
Fred has blamed his 'awful' first season at Manchester United on personal issues in his private life that were affecting his performances.
The £52million Brazilian struggled to settle in last term and produced a string of poor displays. When his return to pre-season training last summer was delayed by his wedding a repeat was feared, but Fred has been one of United's standout players this season, with his improvement rapid.
Now the 27-year-old has explained why he struggled so much in his first season in Manchester, with Fred's attempts to settle into the side disrupted by the change of manager from Jose Mourinho to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as well as his own personal issues.
″I believe the first season was very difficult for me. There was the process of settling down here, but also other personal things that were happening in my life, such as the birth of my son," Fred told the AP news agency .
“So I believe it was a mix of reasons that made me have an awful first season."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Police use Deliveroo bike to catch Piccadilly Gardens knifeman

A man spotted brandishing a knife in Manchester city centre was chased down and arrested after a police officer 'commandeered ' a passing Deliveroo rider 's bike .
Nematullah Tajik , 19 , is now awaiting sentence by a judge .
Police chiefs hailed the officer 's quick-thinking to pursue and catch him as 'great work ' .
Police officers were approached by Tajik 'brandishing a knife ' in Piccadilly Gardens at around 9.40pm last Saturday night .
GMP said he was detained nearby after a 'short pursuit on a pedal cycle ' .
Tajik , of no fixed abode @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assault on an emergency worker and possession of a bladed article .
Police said he appeared before Manchester magistrates court on Monday , where he pleaded guilty to both offences .
He was remanded in custody and is now due to be sentenced by a judge at Manchester Crown Court on June 1 .
Greater Manchester Police 's city centre team shared details of the incident on Twitter .
Their post read : `` Great work this weekend : a male was seen with a knife in the city centre and made off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement today , GMP said : `` Nematullah Tajik , 19 , of no fixed abode , was charged on Sunday with assault on emergency worker and possession of a bladed article .
`` He was remanded in police custody to appear at Manchester magistrates ' court on Monday , where he pleaded guilty to both offences .
`` He was remanded in custody for sentencing on June 1 at Manchester Crown Court .
`` At 9.40pm on Saturday , officers were approached by a male brandishing a knife in Piccadilly Gardens , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short pursuit on pedal cycle , a man was detained in possession of a knife . ''

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A man spotted brandishing a knife in Manchester city centre was chased down and arrested after a police officer 'commandeered' a passing Deliveroo rider's bike.
Nematullah Tajik, 19, is now awaiting sentence by a judge.
Police chiefs hailed the officer's quick-thinking to pursue and catch him as 'great work'.
Police officers were approached by Tajik 'brandishing a knife' in Piccadilly Gardens at around 9.40pm last Saturday night.
GMP said he was detained nearby after a 'short pursuit on a pedal cycle'.
Tajik, of no fixed abode, was arrested and subsequently charged with assault on an emergency worker and possession of a bladed article.
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Police said he appeared before Manchester magistrates court on Monday, where he pleaded guilty to both offences.
He was remanded in custody and is now due to be sentenced by a judge at Manchester Crown Court on June 1.
The knife was recovered.
Greater Manchester Police's city centre team shared details of the incident on Twitter.
Their post read: "Great work this weekend: a male was seen with a knife in the city centre and made off from a police officer.
"The officer commandeered a Deliveroo bike and gave chase.
"Male detained moments later."
In a statement today, GMP said: "Nematullah Tajik, 19, of no fixed abode, was charged on Sunday with assault on emergency worker and possession of a bladed article.
"He was remanded in police custody to appear at Manchester magistrates' court on Monday, where he pleaded guilty to both offences.
"He was remanded in custody for sentencing on June 1 at Manchester Crown Court.
"At 9.40pm on Saturday, officers were approached by a male brandishing a knife in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester city centre.
"After a short pursuit on pedal cycle, a man was detained in possession of a knife."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Some coronavirus patients to get home GP visits rather than go into hospital

Some people with coronavirus are to get home visits from GP 's rather than be taken into hospital and doctors will also be able to prescribe them ‘ end of life ’ medication .
A temporary home visiting service has been introduced in Tameside in order to relieve pressure on hospital beds during the pandemic .
This service will provide medical support for people with COVID-19 from GPs in their own homes , when they would normally be treated in hospital .
A decision on whether to admit someone to hospital will be made by the digital health team .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ admit them , a direct referral will instead be made to the hospital home visiting service that will enable patients to receive 'prompt ' home visits , 24 hours a day , seven days a week .
A report to the strategic commissioning board states that the pandemic is currently placing 'high levels of strain ' on health and social care services in Tameside and Glossop .
`` As the number of cases rise , additional patients who would normally be admitted to hospital will need to be managed in the community , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visiting GP will perform those parts of the consultation which most require face-to-face interaction .
`` This would encompass relevant examination and prescribing of any medication required .
`` The home visiting GP may be required to implement the relevant paperwork to support palliative and end of life care and prescribe end of life medication if required . ''
It is anticipated that during the pandemic 'surge ' the home visiting services will respond to 'urgent demand ' covering between 20 and 40 visits a day .
The contract , awarded for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost £154k , which chiefs will include on their submission from the clinical commissioning group for COVID-19 government funding .
Director of commissioning , Jessica Williams said : `` It 's important to remember that the majority of patients with Covid will have mild symptoms and can manage it themselves .
`` However there is still a signficant number who are likely to requiire primary or secondary care .
`` General practice is open , general practice will continue to manage patients as they would have done previously it just might be in @ @ @ @ @

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Some people with coronavirus are to get home visits from GP's rather than be taken into hospital and doctors will also be able to prescribe them ‘end of life’ medication.
A temporary home visiting service has been introduced in Tameside in order to relieve pressure on hospital beds during the pandemic.
This service will provide medical support for people with COVID-19 from GPs in their own homes, when they would normally be treated in hospital.
A decision on whether to admit someone to hospital will be made by the digital health team.
If the decision is made not to admit them, a direct referral will instead be made to the hospital home visiting service that will enable patients to receive 'prompt' home visits, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
A report to the strategic commissioning board states that the pandemic is currently placing 'high levels of strain' on health and social care services in Tameside and Glossop.
"As the number of cases rise, additional patients who would normally be admitted to hospital will need to be managed in the community," officers state.
"The home visiting GP will perform those parts of the consultation which most require face-to-face interaction.
"This would encompass relevant examination and prescribing of any medication required.
"The home visiting GP may be required to implement the relevant paperwork to support palliative and end of life care and prescribe end of life medication if required."
It is anticipated that during the pandemic 'surge' the home visiting services will respond to 'urgent demand' covering between 20 and 40 visits a day.
The contract, awarded for an initial period of three months, will cost £154k, which chiefs will include on their submission from the clinical commissioning group for COVID-19 government funding.
Director of commissioning, Jessica Williams said: "It's important to remember that the majority of patients with Covid will have mild symptoms and can manage it themselves.
"However there is still a signficant number who are likely to requiire primary or secondary care.
"General practice is open, general practice will continue to manage patients as they would have done previously it just might be in a different way."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Luke Shaw gives verdict on Man Utd five signings under Solskjaer

Luke Shaw has heaped praise on Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for not only signing great players , but great people as well .
Solskjaer has signed five players since taking charge at United , with Harry Maguire , Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James joining last summer , and Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo signing in January , the latter on loan .
All five have had positive impacts on the pitch since joining and Shaw said they have good personalities off it as well .
`` There really is a great feel about this group of lads now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a while , '' Shaw told United 's official site .
`` I ’ ve seen a lot of changes during my time at United and I have to say that Ole has been responsible for a large amount of the improvements around the place .
When he came in , he knew what was needed , what had to change to get things up and running again .
`` He ’ s signed people who aren ’ t just good players , but also really good lads as well .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well and brought a bit more energy and togetherness in the group .
`` That ’ s particularly true of Harry [ Maguire ] .
He ’ s really trying to make sure we get more things done together as a group going forward .
[ Ashley ] Youngy was brilliant ( as captain ) , really tried his hardest , but sometimes it was difficult to get things done as a group .
`` Now we ’ ve made a pact that whenever a team bonding thing happens , we all have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s great for the team to be together and do things together . ''

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Luke Shaw has heaped praise on Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for not only signing great players, but great people as well.
Solskjaer has signed five players since taking charge at United, with Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James joining last summer, and Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo signing in January, the latter on loan.
All five have had positive impacts on the pitch since joining and Shaw said they have good personalities off it as well.
"There really is a great feel about this group of lads now, and that has been the case for a while," Shaw told United's official site.
"I’ve seen a lot of changes during my time at United and I have to say that Ole has been responsible for a large amount of the improvements around the place. When he came in, he knew what was needed, what had to change to get things up and running again.
"He’s signed people who aren’t just good players, but also really good lads as well. They’ve integrated in the squad really well and brought a bit more energy and togetherness in the group.
"That’s particularly true of Harry [Maguire]. He’s really trying to make sure we get more things done together as a group going forward. [Ashley] Youngy was brilliant (as captain), really tried his hardest, but sometimes it was difficult to get things done as a group.
"Now we’ve made a pact that whenever a team bonding thing happens, we all have to do it or we get fined. It’s great for the team to be together and do things together."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Man City evening headlines as club stands firm over Sane

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for May 6 .
The head of the League Managers Association , Richard Bevan , has responded to Sergio Aguero ’ s recent comments about the return of the Premier League .
Aguero said there was “ tension ” about the plans over fears for players ’ safety if returning to work during the pandemic .
However , with the Premier League hoping to resume on June 8 , the LMA chief has suggested that no player will be forced to take part in the action by their club .
“ I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and good protocol documents , players will make their own decisions , ” Bevan said .
“ From a manager ’ s perspective , no I don ’ t think they ’ ll be coercing players at all… they always demonstrate calm leadership and the well-being of the players will come first and foremost.
” Man City players have not yet returned to UK for Premier League restart Manchester City players and staff are still awaiting instructions from the club regarding returning to the country ahead of the Premier League ’ s possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least nine first-team players , along with Pep Guardiola , opted to leave the UK in March and remain outside the country .
Some clubs , including Chelsea , have instructed their players to return immediately in order to prepare for ‘ Project Restart ’ , while several others have already resumed some form of training .
However , that is not the case with City .
Gabriel Jesus has flown back from Brazil , although that is not understood to have been at the request of the club .
Home Secretary Priti @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK government ’ s decision not to enforce a 14-day quarantine on all passengers arriving from other countries .
Consequently Premier League clubs , including Man City , will be aware that the travel policy could change in the future .
Bayern ’ s reported £35m bid for Sane nowhere near high enough City will not sell winger Leroy Sane to Bayern Munich for anywhere near as little as the £35m reported by Sport Bild this week .
The club ’ s valuation for the player last summer was believed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep hold of Sane , with a contract offer still on the table .
Sane has been out of action with a serious knee injury since August , which appeared to scupper a move to Bayern and the German only has one year left on his current deal .
But in spite of that , even with football ’ s global suspension taking a toll on the transfer market , City will not allow Bayern to lowball them over a move for Sane this summer , though the club ’ s asking price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months .

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for May 6.
LMA chief seeks to ease Aguero’s concerns about Project Restart
The head of the League Managers Association, Richard Bevan, has responded to Sergio Aguero’s recent comments about the return of the Premier League.
Aguero said there was “tension” about the plans over fears for players’ safety if returning to work during the pandemic.
However, with the Premier League hoping to resume on June 8, the LMA chief has suggested that no player will be forced to take part in the action by their club.
“I think as long as we have maximum information and good protocol documents, players will make their own decisions,” Bevan said.
“From a manager’s perspective, no I don’t think they’ll be coercing players at all… they always demonstrate calm leadership and the well-being of the players will come first and foremost.”
Man City players have not yet returned to UK for Premier League restart
Manchester City players and staff are still awaiting instructions from the club regarding returning to the country ahead of the Premier League’s possible return to action in June.
At least nine first-team players, along with Pep Guardiola, opted to leave the UK in March and remain outside the country.
Some clubs, including Chelsea, have instructed their players to return immediately in order to prepare for ‘Project Restart’, while several others have already resumed some form of training.
However, that is not the case with City. Gabriel Jesus has flown back from Brazil, although that is not understood to have been at the request of the club.
Home Secretary Priti Patel has come under increasing scrutiny for the UK government’s decision not to enforce a 14-day quarantine on all passengers arriving from other countries.
Consequently Premier League clubs, including Man City, will be aware that the travel policy could change in the future.
Bayern’s reported £35m bid for Sane nowhere near high enough
City will not sell winger Leroy Sane to Bayern Munich for anywhere near as little as the £35m reported by Sport Bild this week.
The club’s valuation for the player last summer was believed to be £145m, and City remain keen to keep hold of Sane, with a contract offer still on the table.
Sane has been out of action with a serious knee injury since August, which appeared to scupper a move to Bayern and the German only has one year left on his current deal.
But in spite of that, even with football’s global suspension taking a toll on the transfer market, City will not allow Bayern to lowball them over a move for Sane this summer, though the club’s asking price has likely reduced over the last 12 months.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--National Lottery results draw LIVE: Winning Lotto numbers for Wednesday May 6

It 's Wednesday night which means it 's time for another National Lottery Lotto draw - and it 's a @ @ @ @ @ a jackpot of £5 million up for grabs this Wednesday night .
That 's money @ @ @ @ @ if you 're lucky enough to get your hands on it .
But to be @ @ @ @ @ bagging that cash you 'll need to purchase your ticket and pick your lucky numbers @ @ @ @ @ tonight 's impressive jackpot you 'll need to match all six numbers on your card @ @ @ @ @ online on the National Lottery website for £2 .
The website went down for some @ @ @ @ @ is now back online .
But do n't worry if you have missed your chance @ @ @ @ @ will be another Lotto draw on Saturday .
We will be announcing the numbers for @ @ @ @ @ draws below as soon as the results are in .

It's Wednesday night which means it's time for another National Lottery Lotto draw - and it's a rollover tonight.
There's a jackpot of £5 million up for grabs this Wednesday night.
That's money that could change your life if you're lucky enough to get your hands on it.
But to be in with the chance of bagging that cash you'll need to purchase your ticket and pick your lucky numbers before 7.30pm.
To win tonight's impressive jackpot you'll need to match all six numbers on your card.
You can also play online on the National Lottery website for £2.
The website went down for some people earlier today - but is now back online.
But don't worry if you have missed your chance to play tonight because there will be another Lotto draw on Saturday.
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws below as soon as the results are in.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Family's warning to parents after pulling 'lifeless little daughter' from water

The parents of a toddler who almost drowned in their back garden are warning families to be extra vigilant with home safety .
Marc Murray rescued his daughter Harper at the weekend , when the three-year-old had fallen into their hot tub .
The youngster had been in it just moments earlier with her mum Hannah Mercer and sister Myla , six , but they 'd all got out when Marc arrived back home from a bike ride with some food for lunch .
They left the cover off as they intended to get back in with their daughters after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their life jackets on .
But while their backs were turned for just a couple of minutes , Harper had climbed into the hot tub and fell , unable to stand up or get herself out .
In an emotional Facebook post sharing details of how their 'worst nightmare ' unfolded at their home in St Helens , Marc said : `` I saw her , pulled her out and ran into the dining room to perform CPR while Hannah called emergency services .
`` The very little knowledge I had from CPR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 attempts of chest compressions with 2 fingers and small breaths , our lifeless little daughter took a gasp and opened her eyes .
Shortly after more attempts to get her breathing , Hannah got her into the recovery position .
Whilst in the recovery position she vomited a lot of water , and her breathing started to slowly improve . ''
Sharing a photo of Harper in Whiston Hospital , recovering from her ordeal eating her breakfast and watching Peppa Pig - and thankfully with no lasting damage from the incident - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these accidents happening , you see these types of things on horror films or TV series , but you never expect it to happen to your own .
`` We pride ourselves in having a safe , child friendly house .
We constantly educate our kids on what 's safe and what is n't , both inside and outside of the house .
Of the thousands of times Harper has totted around the garden she has never done anything like this before .
But this still happened and we were a further minute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a child . ''
And he urged other parents to 'be as vigilant as possible ' , especially families with a hot tub , pond , or pool outside .
The 28-year-old told the M.E.N 's Manchester Family that he and Hannah , 27 , who runs her own lifestyle and cleaning blog on Instagram , are all too aware of the power of social media , so wanted to use it to spread the safety message .
He said : `` We knew that if we used social media to spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both agreed that if something tragic happened to another family without us spreading the word and other families learning from what was almost a tragedy for us , we would n't have been able to live with ourselves for not trying to reach out and help .
`` The response from people is amazing so far , it 's helping me and Hannah to get through this difficult process which we are receiving help for . ''
And Marc , who is still working in his role as transport operations manager for Eddie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six-year-old Myla , who ran to her bedroom while the incident unfolded and asked Alexa to call her nanna to come to the house , as she 's the nearest relative .
He said : `` It 's amazing for my daughter Myla who was so clever and brave on the day - her school have been informed and they 're sending her a certificate in the post , and her teacher told her how proud she was of her quick thinking .
`` It 's making people be extra vigilant , even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our safe havens , these houses that we buy and put our money , blood sweat tears into making our home and be protected can still have tragic incidents if we take our foot off the pedal for even a second .
`` It really is true that with kids , you need eyes in the back of your head . ''

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The parents of a toddler who almost drowned in their back garden are warning families to be extra vigilant with home safety.
Marc Murray rescued his daughter Harper at the weekend, when the three-year-old had fallen into their hot tub.
The youngster had been in it just moments earlier with her mum Hannah Mercer and sister Myla, six, but they'd all got out when Marc arrived back home from a bike ride with some food for lunch.
They left the cover off as they intended to get back in with their daughters after eating - making sure the girls had their life jackets on.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
But while their backs were turned for just a couple of minutes, Harper had climbed into the hot tub and fell, unable to stand up or get herself out.
In an emotional Facebook post sharing details of how their 'worst nightmare' unfolded at their home in St Helens, Marc said: "I saw her, pulled her out and ran into the dining room to perform CPR while Hannah called emergency services.
"The very little knowledge I had from CPR for children worked - after 3 or 4 attempts of chest compressions with 2 fingers and small breaths, our lifeless little daughter took a gasp and opened her eyes. Shortly after more attempts to get her breathing, Hannah got her into the recovery position. Whilst in the recovery position she vomited a lot of water, and her breathing started to slowly improve."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Sharing a photo of Harper in Whiston Hospital, recovering from her ordeal eating her breakfast and watching Peppa Pig - and thankfully with no lasting damage from the incident - Marc said: "You hear about these accidents happening, you see these types of things on horror films or TV series, but you never expect it to happen to your own.
"We pride ourselves in having a safe, child friendly house. We constantly educate our kids on what's safe and what isn't, both inside and outside of the house. Of the thousands of times Harper has totted around the garden she has never done anything like this before. But this still happened and we were a further minute or two from losing our little trooper of a child."
And he urged other parents to 'be as vigilant as possible', especially families with a hot tub, pond, or pool outside.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The 28-year-old told the M.E.N's Manchester Family that he and Hannah, 27, who runs her own lifestyle and cleaning blog on Instagram, are all too aware of the power of social media, so wanted to use it to spread the safety message.
He said: "We knew that if we used social media to spread awareness, people would listen and we both agreed that if something tragic happened to another family without us spreading the word and other families learning from what was almost a tragedy for us, we wouldn't have been able to live with ourselves for not trying to reach out and help.
"The response from people is amazing so far, it's helping me and Hannah to get through this difficult process which we are receiving help for."
And Marc, who is still working in his role as transport operations manager for Eddie Stobart, praised his eldest daughter, six-year-old Myla, who ran to her bedroom while the incident unfolded and asked Alexa to call her nanna to come to the house, as she's the nearest relative.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
He said: "It's amazing for my daughter Myla who was so clever and brave on the day - her school have been informed and they're sending her a certificate in the post, and her teacher told her how proud she was of her quick thinking.
"It's making people be extra vigilant, even in lockdown we think we are in our safe havens, these houses that we buy and put our money, blood sweat tears into making our home and be protected can still have tragic incidents if we take our foot off the pedal for even a second.
"It really is true that with kids, you need eyes in the back of your head."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Realistic options for Man City great David Silva after contract ends

After 423 appearances , 73 goals , four league titles and a combined 14 trophies over the space of a decade , David Silva is set to leave Manchester City this summer when his contract expires .
It has been a glorious spell which has prompted many City fans to consider the Spanish wizard as their greatest ever player .
Having helped Spain to the European Championships in 2008 and the World Cup two years later , his arrival from Valencia was always likely to provide a landmark moment for City - a moment when they were elevated from top-four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could have predicted just how instrumental the playmaker would be for the club , and his departure this summer will mark the end of an era .
Silva is now 34 and while he is no longer at the peak of his powers , he has averaged 45 appearances across each of the past three seasons and has featured a further 28 times this campaign .
He may no longer be a guaranteed starter but he is still one of the most talented players at one of Europe ’ s elite clubs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and off the pitch .
But where does Silva go now ?
The former Spain international will not be short of options this summer , with the only indicator at this stage pointing to the player not joining a rival club in the Premier League .
Silva has most strongly been linked with a return to La Liga .
The playmaker spent four seasons as a star with Valencia - along with successful loan spells at Eibar and Celta Vigo - and helped Los Che to the Copa del Rey trophy in 2008 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a £29m deal and Valencia reportedly are interested in a deal to bring him back , as reported by ESPN via .
Silva has scored three goals and provided eight assists for Pep Guardiola ’ s side across 28 appearances this term and Real Betis are another club who have been linked with his signature .
A recent report in the claimed the playmaker has been offered a two-year contract by the Seville-based club while Catalan-based said they were lining up a double-swoop for Silva and Chelsea forward Pedro , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Silva would have liked to have joined up with his hometown club Las Palmas - where he has previously claimed he would ideally end his career - but the islanders are currently languishing in Spain ’ s second tier and any move is unlikely this time round .
Could any other European clubs hold a genuine interest in a free transfer ?
recently reported that Milan view him as an experienced leader to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic , who is out of contract at the Rossoneri this summer .
Inter Miami , the MLS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also been mooted as a destination .
There have also been suggestions that Silva could instead move to the Far East and become the latest former Spain star to play in Japan ’ s J-League .
Notably , former Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta stars for Vissel Kobe where Sergi Samper - also once of the Camp Nou - is also currently playing .
David Villa and Fernando Torres - two other key members of La Roja ’ s greatest ever side - recently had brief stints in Japan prior to their retirements .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ by remarkable success at both club and international level - starring for the best ever teams of both Manchester City and Spain .
Despite his advancing years , his career still has plenty to offer and his creative genius will hopefully remain in football for a few years yet .

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After 423 appearances, 73 goals, four league titles and a combined 14 trophies over the space of a decade, David Silva is set to leave Manchester City this summer when his contract expires.
It has been a glorious spell which has prompted many City fans to consider the Spanish wizard as their greatest ever player.
Having helped Spain to the European Championships in 2008 and the World Cup two years later, his arrival from Valencia was always likely to provide a landmark moment for City - a moment when they were elevated from top-four hopefuls into genuine title contenders. Few could have predicted just how instrumental the playmaker would be for the club, and his departure this summer will mark the end of an era.
Silva is now 34 and while he is no longer at the peak of his powers, he has averaged 45 appearances across each of the past three seasons and has featured a further 28 times this campaign. He may no longer be a guaranteed starter but he is still one of the most talented players at one of Europe’s elite clubs and his presence will be missed both on and off the pitch.
But where does Silva go now?
The former Spain international will not be short of options this summer, with the only indicator at this stage pointing to the player not joining a rival club in the Premier League.
Silva has most strongly been linked with a return to La Liga. The playmaker spent four seasons as a star with Valencia - along with successful loan spells at Eibar and Celta Vigo - and helped Los Che to the Copa del Rey trophy in 2008. He left the Mestalla for City in a £29m deal and Valencia reportedly are interested in a deal to bring him back, as reported by ESPN via Marca .
Silva has scored three goals and provided eight assists for Pep Guardiola’s side across 28 appearances this term and Real Betis are another club who have been linked with his signature.
A recent report in the Daily Star claimed the playmaker has been offered a two-year contract by the Seville-based club while Catalan-based Diario Sport said they were lining up a double-swoop for Silva and Chelsea forward Pedro, who is also out of contract this year.
Silva would have liked to have joined up with his hometown club Las Palmas - where he has previously claimed he would ideally end his career - but the islanders are currently languishing in Spain’s second tier and any move is unlikely this time round.
Could any other European clubs hold a genuine interest in a free transfer? Calciomercato recently reported that Milan view him as an experienced leader to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is out of contract at the Rossoneri this summer. Inter Miami, the MLS outfit owned by David Beckham, have also been mooted as a destination.
There have also been suggestions that Silva could instead move to the Far East and become the latest former Spain star to play in Japan’s J-League.
Notably, former Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta stars for Vissel Kobe where Sergi Samper - also once of the Camp Nou - is also currently playing.
David Villa and Fernando Torres - two other key members of La Roja’s greatest ever side - recently had brief stints in Japan prior to their retirements.
Silva’s career has been defined by remarkable success at both club and international level - starring for the best ever teams of both Manchester City and Spain.
Despite his advancing years, his career still has plenty to offer and his creative genius will hopefully remain in football for a few years yet.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Thug left man with 'claw' for a hand after hacking at him with meat cleaver

A teenager from a family 'well-known to the criminal justice system ' has been jailed for almost hacking off the fingers of a vulnerable drug addict with a meat cleaver .
Michael McDonagh , 18 , shouted at his terrified victim 'give me the s**t , you 've robbed my uncle Tommy ' , before aimed at least two blows to his head with the large knife .
His victim , emaciated because of drug abuse , raised his right arm to protect himself and sufffered 'horrific ' injuries , a court heard .
As he left , McDonagh told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back on Friday k**bhead . ''
The injured man managed to walk into a nearby pub to ask for help .
He was taken to hospital with injuries to both arms and had surgery for deep cuts to the two middle fingers of his right hand .
He was left with ' a claw ' rather than a hand , prosecutor Paul Dockery told Manchester Crown Court .
The court heard McDonagh believed his Iris traveller background had been held against him , but the judge who jailed said it played no part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down for eight years .
The attack happened as the victim was visiting the home of an elderly friend on Petrock Walk , Newton Heath , on the evening of Sunday , August 18 last year .
McDonagh was eventually arrested by police in Yorkshire a month later and charged with GBH .
He denied the charge , but was convicted by a jury following a trial .
The teenager has convictions for 26 previous crimes - including eight house burglaries ; arson ; aggravated vehicle taking ; assault ; assault on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Dockery said the victim 'lived on the streets ' , was a drug user and was 'vulnerable ' .
He was , 'in some ways a pathetic individual ' who did n't eat regular meals , the court heard .
McDonagh had turned up 'to exact some sort of revenge ' , said the prosecutor .
Paul Bryning , defending , accepted McDonagh had inflicted 'quite horrific injuries ' and 'did express ... his remorse ' .
His client has learning difficulties ; struggles to control his emotions ; and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his father , who committed suicide when McDonagh was just six , Mr Bryning said .
Judge Mark Ford QC told McDonagh : `` You have been convicted by a jury of the very serious offence of section 18 wounding .
`` In the pre-sentence report , you maintain your denial and that , it seems to me , rather undermines the submission made on your behalf that you are remorseful .
`` That indication is confirmed by by the pre-sentence report which states you are deeply suspicious of authority and 'at no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the victim ' . ''
The defendant had provided an 'implausible ' account of what had happened , claiming he had acted in self-defence , said the judge , going on to say that his victim did n't even known McDonagh .
The judge said the injuries he had suffered were 'very serious ' and he noted that , although police had not been able to reach the victim to obtain a victim personal statement , he had said during the trial of his injured arm : `` It 's no use to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no doubt this was a premeditated pre-planned assault , '' said the judge .
The judge noted that the author of the pre-sentence report said McDonagh had 'entrenched pro-criminal attitudes ' , as demonstrated by a long criminal record despite still being in his teens .
The court heard the defendant was expelled from his primary school for assaulting a pupil and claimed to have ADHD .
The judge went said the author of the pre-sentence report encountered some 'resistance ' from McDonagh , but that he was aware from previous reports of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to your father and your up-bringing ' .
The defendant had expressed the view that his background as an Irish traveller was 'held against ' him .
`` Be assured nothing is further from the truth and you are being sentenced solely on the basis of the crime you have committed , '' said the QC .
`` It 's noted that your family members are well-known to the criminal justice system although I make it clear you will not be sentenced because of that , '' said the judge .
The judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pathetic individual and has clearly been a drug addict for a considerable period of time ' .
He sentenced McDonagh , of Chelsea Road , Newton Heath , to eight years in prison , and said he would serve two-thirds of the sentence behind bars before being released on licence .
McDonagh , wearing a crucifix during his video-link appearance from Forest Bank prison in Salford , asked the judge to clarify the sentence but appeared unmoved when it was confirmed for him .
`` But for your age the sentence would , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greater , '' the judge told him .

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A teenager from a family 'well-known to the criminal justice system' has been jailed for almost hacking off the fingers of a vulnerable drug addict with a meat cleaver.
Michael McDonagh, 18, shouted at his terrified victim 'give me the s**t, you've robbed my uncle Tommy', before aimed at least two blows to his head with the large knife.
His victim, emaciated because of drug abuse, raised his right arm to protect himself and sufffered 'horrific' injuries, a court heard.
As he left, McDonagh told the victim: "I'll be back on Friday k**bhead."
The injured man managed to walk into a nearby pub to ask for help. He was taken to hospital with injuries to both arms and had surgery for deep cuts to the two middle fingers of his right hand.
He was left with 'a claw' rather than a hand, prosecutor Paul Dockery told Manchester Crown Court.
The court heard McDonagh believed his Iris traveller background had been held against him, but the judge who jailed said it played no part in his sentencing. McDonagh was sent down for eight years.
(Image: M.E.N.)
The attack happened as the victim was visiting the home of an elderly friend on Petrock Walk, Newton Heath, on the evening of Sunday, August 18 last year.
McDonagh was eventually arrested by police in Yorkshire a month later and charged with GBH. He denied the charge, but was convicted by a jury following a trial.
The teenager has convictions for 26 previous crimes - including eight house burglaries; arson; aggravated vehicle taking; assault; assault on a police officer; and public order offences,
Mr Dockery said the victim 'lived on the streets', was a drug user and was 'vulnerable'. He was, 'in some ways a pathetic individual' who didn't eat regular meals, the court heard.
The victim was 'emaciated'.
McDonagh had turned up 'to exact some sort of revenge', said the prosecutor.
Paul Bryning, defending, accepted McDonagh had inflicted 'quite horrific injuries' and 'did express... his remorse'.
His client has learning difficulties; struggles to control his emotions; and has had to cope with the death of his father, who committed suicide when McDonagh was just six, Mr Bryning said.
Judge Mark Ford QC told McDonagh: "You have been convicted by a jury of the very serious offence of section 18 wounding.
"In the pre-sentence report, you maintain your denial and that, it seems to me, rather undermines the submission made on your behalf that you are remorseful.
"That indication is confirmed by by the pre-sentence report which states you are deeply suspicious of authority and 'at no stage expressed any concern or empathy for the victim'."
The defendant had provided an 'implausible' account of what had happened, claiming he had acted in self-defence, said the judge, going on to say that his victim didn't even known McDonagh.
The judge said the injuries he had suffered were 'very serious' and he noted that, although police had not been able to reach the victim to obtain a victim personal statement, he had said during the trial of his injured arm: "It's no use to anyone now."
"I have no doubt this was a premeditated pre-planned assault," said the judge.
The judge noted that the author of the pre-sentence report said McDonagh had 'entrenched pro-criminal attitudes', as demonstrated by a long criminal record despite still being in his teens.
The court heard the defendant was expelled from his primary school for assaulting a pupil and claimed to have ADHD.
The judge went said the author of the pre-sentence report encountered some 'resistance' from McDonagh, but that he was aware from previous reports of 'difficulties in your past in relation both to your father and your up-bringing'.
The defendant had expressed the view that his background as an Irish traveller was 'held against' him.
"Be assured nothing is further from the truth and you are being sentenced solely on the basis of the crime you have committed," said the QC.
"It's noted that your family members are well-known to the criminal justice system although I make it clear you will not be sentenced because of that," said the judge.
The judge said the victim was 'an extremely vulnerable pathetic individual and has clearly been a drug addict for a considerable period of time'.
He sentenced McDonagh, of Chelsea Road, Newton Heath, to eight years in prison, and said he would serve two-thirds of the sentence behind bars before being released on licence.
McDonagh, wearing a crucifix during his video-link appearance from Forest Bank prison in Salford, asked the judge to clarify the sentence but appeared unmoved when it was confirmed for him.
"But for your age the sentence would, I can assure you, be rather greater," the judge told him.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Life as a hospice nurse during the pandemic

From sourcing PPE and holding hands with patients while wearing gloves , to thinking about how to protect their own families , life has n't been easy for hospice workers during the coronavirus pandemic .
Emma Dixon is a clinical nurse at St Ann 's Hospice , which has sites in Heald Green , Little Hulton and the Neil Cliffe Centre in Wythenshawe Hospital .
The hospice , which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year , is the oldest outside London .
Emma , 43 , is a manager but also takes part in daily care for patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some patients with COVID-19 at the hospice .
Here , Emma talks about the challenges and pressures of working through the pandemic .
What shines through in this interview is Emma 's pride for her team and colleagues and the vital work they are doing - despite the challenges and risks .
Here 's what Emma said about life in a hospice during the pandemic ... '' We are busy at the moment .
`` We are continuing to admit patients with the main focus on delivering specialist palliative care and end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients in the community .
`` We do have COVID-19 cases and that is presenting new challenges .
`` We have stringent control measures in place , we are following the guidance to a tee .
We have restricted visitors , reduced footfall , staff members who can work from home are , we have an in-house housekeeping team the wards are as clean as they can be .
`` We are having regular virtual conversations and conferences to discuss how to manage working with families to make sure they are supported and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit patients .
`` Some of our patients are here for end of life care , some for complex symptom management .
They are patients who are managing at home okay but are suffering now with more pain or nausea or vomiting , or anxiety and their symptoms ca n't be managed at home . ''
`` At the moment , there are restrictions on visits , with only two visitors per patient .
Patients are asked to identify those two visitors and children under 16 ca n't visit unless it 's specifically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with confirmed coronavirus , no visitors are permitted .
`` Some of the conversations around end of life care are difficult because those plans are very different from what the patients were hoping they would be .
`` Someone might have been hoping to be surrounded by family and that 's not possible with restrictions in place .
`` All our staff are compassionate and want what 's best for patients but we know the challenges this is bringing .
`` We are having to be more than a nurse to patients - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the really challenging times because family ca n't get in .
`` We have virtual visiting although we recognise that 's not the same as having family to sit with you throughout the day .
`` We have had a kind donation of i-pads and we 've a new role in the hospice to specifically support visitor contact with patients .
`` We also phone relatives if they want us to touch base and let them know how their loved ones are doing .
`` But we are used to more family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients are having a low moment it 's quite often the family members who are with them .
`` Now there are long periods of time when patients do n't have family members with them and we trying to be with those patients as well as doing our normal role .
`` We are finding psychological needs are greater at this moment in time , not just from patients but also families .
`` Some patients may not have visitors because of their condition - which may be COVID-19 .
`` Some family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they may live far away , they may have restrictions on travelling , some may be isolating for 14 days . ''
`` PPE is okay at the moment , we 've been lucky up until now .
`` We did have deliveries every couple of days but now it 's every two weeks , that 's a significant change .
`` We are in daily contact with those supplying us with PPE .
`` My biggest fear at the moment , as head of clinical services , is around PPE .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough in stock .
`` It 's a constant worry that we 'll run out and it has been since it all started .
`` It 's making sure staff can do their job the best they can , knowing they are protected .
`` But we are overwhelmed by the generosity of the community .
People have donated full visors , gloves , masks , from veterinary practices .
`` If there comes a point where we ca n't get PPE we will have to review how we operate and we do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are very fortunate in that we can swab our patients if they are symptomatic of COVID-19 .
`` We have introduced staff testing as well - and we have had positive outcomes .
`` We have stringent control measures in place and we are following guidance to a tee . ''
`` Working in the masks , gloves , visor and aprons can be challenging .
It gets very hot .
`` We pride ourselves on providing palliative care , with a focus on holistic care .
We do n't just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the patients ' spiritual , psychological needs .
`` And I did n't realise how difficult it would be in terms of non-verbal communication .
`` This morning , for example , I 've got my mask on , my goggles , my gloves and apron .
I 'm going to say good morning to patients .
`` I introduce myself - and then realise they ca n't see me smiling .
All they can see is my eyes through my goggles .
`` All they 're seeing is a pair of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ca n't pick up on my face , my movements , my non-verbal communication .
`` Sometimes I smile at a patient and wonder why they do n't smile back .
`` I asked one of my patients how it feels - not being able to identify me from the next nurse , or the next nurse .
`` They said it was fine because ' I can tell you 're smiling behind your mask because your eyes sparkle ' .
`` We 've had a new patient admitted today , a lady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before .
`` She was greeted by a nurse with a mask on and gloves , an apron .
That 's the right thing to do to protect patients and staff but it 's depersonalised when you think of how we normally are .
`` I can still hold a patient 's hand if they need comforting but it 's not the same because I have gloves on .
It 's not hand-to-hand .
`` That 's one of the things I find most difficult . ''
`` Like healthcare professions in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too .
It 's hard at the moment .
`` We want to give the best care we can but due to restrictions we have to work differently .
`` We have more than 700 volunteers but because of the current situation we are all having to step in and do things they would normally do - like cover reception , and help on the wards serving meals and refreshments .
`` Staff are really mucking in .
`` As frontline workers all the hospice staff have their own families at home and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Worries about their family members or friends , around their own health and safety .
`` We are following all the guidance and making sure staff are as protected as they can be but we all have that worry in the back of our minds .
`` Staff wellbeing is a priority .
We have a staff wobble room to get a five or 10 minute breakhout .
`` It can be hard on the ward and sometimes you just need some time out to take a cup of tea , sit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the ward .
`` The values we have here at St Ann 's means everyone is living and breathing those values at the moment .
`` We are all really proud of what we are doing and how we are doing it .
`` Everybody is coming together and being so compassionate , professionally and treating everyone with respect .
`` Everyone is experiencing different anxieties but are stepping up to provide the very best care for people . ''
`` I have a husband and two children .
We follow the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Staff only wear uniforms on the ward , we change into normal clothes and put our uniforms into scrub bags before we go home .
`` Literally the minute I get home I wash my uniform and go straight in the shower .
`` There is literally no contact between me and my family before I do that . ''
`` Unless somebody is being nursed in isolation due to infection our patients on the ward can move about within the hospice while recognising social distancing .
`` Relatives of our patients are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's hard for them .
`` If they are Covid positive they ca n't see a loved one or they ca n't come as frequently as they 'd like to , they ca n't come en masse .
`` But people understand what we are doing , they are grateful we are taking the measures we are .
`` They are following the guidance and protecting patients and staff .
`` We are still celebrating birthdays , we have cake , and if the family ca n't get in the clinical team will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take photographs so as much as possible life within the hospice is going on as normal .
`` We are making sure every single patient has their needs met the best we can but there 's an air of uncertainty for everybody I guess .
`` For me , though , the one big thing is the dedication of our team here at the hospice .
`` They are really very special - every single member of staff , the clincial team .
`` They are all going above and beyond to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press , all the stories .
`` It 's a whole team approach to make sure the hospice can continue to work in the current climate .
`` We are very much supporting the national and regional effort in the fight against COVID-19 and hospices have an important part to play in that and I 'm really proud of the part St Ann 's is playing .
`` At our daily staff huddles the first thing we ask is 'how are you ? '
`` When this is all over we 're going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reflection and looking back on what we did .
How we are as individuals , a team , an organisation .
`` Our aim is still to ensure all our patients and loved ones receive all possible care as always .
`` I 'm overwhelmed and proud of the care delivered by our nurses , doctors and others across the hospice .
We are working hard to ensure care is the best it can be and we are still receiving the most amazing feedback . ''
`` We 've had the most amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have brought in scrub bags they 've made so we can take our uniforms home .
`` People bring us food , sweet treats , people donate to the COVID emergency funding appeal .
`` That 's important because we 've had to cancel a number of fundraising events .
`` We have to raise £20,000 a day through fundraising .
But we 've been overwhelmed by the support .
Thank you . ''
If you would like to support St Ann 's Hospice go to www.sah.org.uk/urgentfundingappeal

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From sourcing PPE and holding hands with patients while wearing gloves, to thinking about how to protect their own families, life hasn't been easy for hospice workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Emma Dixon is a clinical nurse at St Ann's Hospice, which has sites in Heald Green, Little Hulton and the Neil Cliffe Centre in Wythenshawe Hospital.
The hospice, which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, is the oldest outside London.
Emma, 43, is a manager but also takes part in daily care for patients on the wards.
There are currently some patients with COVID-19 at the hospice.
Here, Emma talks about the challenges and pressures of working through the pandemic.
What shines through in this interview is Emma's pride for her team and colleagues and the vital work they are doing - despite the challenges and risks.
Here's what Emma said about life in a hospice during the pandemic...
"We are busy at the moment.
"We are continuing to admit patients with the main focus on delivering specialist palliative care and end of life care - and we are supporting patients in the community.
"We do have COVID-19 cases and that is presenting new challenges.
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"We have stringent control measures in place, we are following the guidance to a tee. We have restricted visitors, reduced footfall, staff members who can work from home are, we have an in-house housekeeping team the wards are as clean as they can be.
"We are having regular virtual conversations and conferences to discuss how to manage working with families to make sure they are supported and, where possible, can continue to visit patients.
"Some of our patients are here for end of life care, some for complex symptom management. They are patients who are managing at home okay but are suffering now with more pain or nausea or vomiting, or anxiety and their symptoms can't be managed at home."
Family visits
"At the moment, there are restrictions on visits, with only two visitors per patient. Patients are asked to identify those two visitors and children under 16 can't visit unless it's specifically agreed.
"Sadly, for patients with confirmed coronavirus, no visitors are permitted.
"Some of the conversations around end of life care are difficult because those plans are very different from what the patients were hoping they would be.
"Someone might have been hoping to be surrounded by family and that's not possible with restrictions in place.
"All our staff are compassionate and want what's best for patients but we know the challenges this is bringing.
"We are having to be more than a nurse to patients - we are having to be with them at the really challenging times because family can't get in.
"We have virtual visiting although we recognise that's not the same as having family to sit with you throughout the day.
"We have had a kind donation of i-pads and we've a new role in the hospice to specifically support visitor contact with patients.
"We also phone relatives if they want us to touch base and let them know how their loved ones are doing.
"But we are used to more family members being on site.
"If patients are having a low moment it's quite often the family members who are with them.
"Now there are long periods of time when patients don't have family members with them and we trying to be with those patients as well as doing our normal role.
"We are finding psychological needs are greater at this moment in time, not just from patients but also families.
"Some patients may not have visitors because of their condition - which may be COVID-19.
"Some family might not be able to come in, they may live far away, they may have restrictions on travelling, some may be isolating for 14 days."
PPE
"PPE is okay at the moment, we've been lucky up until now.
"We did have deliveries every couple of days but now it's every two weeks, that's a significant change.
"We are in daily contact with those supplying us with PPE.
"My biggest fear at the moment, as head of clinical services, is around PPE. I have to make sure there's enough in stock.
"It's a constant worry that we'll run out and it has been since it all started.
"It's making sure staff can do their job the best they can, knowing they are protected.
"But we are overwhelmed by the generosity of the community. People have donated full visors, gloves, masks, from veterinary practices.
"If there comes a point where we can't get PPE we will have to review how we operate and we don't want to do that."
Testing
"We are very fortunate in that we can swab our patients if they are symptomatic of COVID-19.
"We have introduced staff testing as well - and we have had positive outcomes.
"We have stringent control measures in place and we are following guidance to a tee."
The mask dilemma
"Working in the masks, gloves, visor and aprons can be challenging. It gets very hot.
"We pride ourselves on providing palliative care, with a focus on holistic care. We don't just review the medical condition, it's about the patients' spiritual, psychological needs.
"And I didn't realise how difficult it would be in terms of non-verbal communication.
"This morning, for example, I've got my mask on, my goggles, my gloves and apron. I'm going to say good morning to patients.
"I introduce myself - and then realise they can't see me smiling. All they can see is my eyes through my goggles.
"All they're seeing is a pair of eyes coming at them.
"They can't pick up on my face, my movements, my non-verbal communication.
(Image: AP)
"Sometimes I smile at a patient and wonder why they don't smile back.
"I asked one of my patients how it feels - not being able to identify me from the next nurse, or the next nurse.
"They said it was fine because 'I can tell you're smiling behind your mask because your eyes sparkle'.
"We've had a new patient admitted today, a lady who's never been to a hospice before.
"She was greeted by a nurse with a mask on and gloves, an apron. That's the right thing to do to protect patients and staff but it's depersonalised when you think of how we normally are.
"I can still hold a patient's hand if they need comforting but it's not the same because I have gloves on. It's not hand-to-hand.
"That's one of the things I find most difficult."
Pandemic pressures
"Like healthcare professions in all areas, we are feeling the challenge too. It's hard at the moment.
"We want to give the best care we can but due to restrictions we have to work differently.
"We have more than 700 volunteers but because of the current situation we are all having to step in and do things they would normally do - like cover reception, and help on the wards serving meals and refreshments.
"Staff are really mucking in.
"As frontline workers all the hospice staff have their own families at home and many have their own worries.
"Worries about their family members or friends, around their own health and safety.
"We are following all the guidance and making sure staff are as protected as they can be but we all have that worry in the back of our minds.
"Staff wellbeing is a priority. We have a staff wobble room to get a five or 10 minute breakhout.
"It can be hard on the ward and sometimes you just need some time out to take a cup of tea, sit, gather thoughts and then bring themselves back into the ward.
"The values we have here at St Ann's means everyone is living and breathing those values at the moment.
"We are all really proud of what we are doing and how we are doing it.
"Everybody is coming together and being so compassionate, professionally and treating everyone with respect.
"Everyone is experiencing different anxieties but are stepping up to provide the very best care for people."
Staying safe at home
"I have a husband and two children. We follow the infection prevention and control guidance.
"Staff only wear uniforms on the ward, we change into normal clothes and put our uniforms into scrub bags before we go home.
"Literally the minute I get home I wash my uniform and go straight in the shower.
"There is literally no contact between me and my family before I do that."
The hospice community
"Unless somebody is being nursed in isolation due to infection our patients on the ward can move about within the hospice while recognising social distancing.
"Relatives of our patients are so understanding. I get that it's hard for them.
"If they are Covid positive they can't see a loved one or they can't come as frequently as they'd like to, they can't come en masse.
"But people understand what we are doing, they are grateful we are taking the measures we are.
"They are following the guidance and protecting patients and staff.
"We are still celebrating birthdays, we have cake, and if the family can't get in the clinical team will go in and help to celebrate, take photographs so as much as possible life within the hospice is going on as normal.
"We are making sure every single patient has their needs met the best we can but there's an air of uncertainty for everybody I guess.
"For me, though, the one big thing is the dedication of our team here at the hospice.
"They are really very special - every single member of staff, the clincial team.
"They are all going above and beyond to provide care despite everything you see in the press, all the stories.
"It's a whole team approach to make sure the hospice can continue to work in the current climate.
"We are very much supporting the national and regional effort in the fight against COVID-19 and hospices have an important part to play in that and I'm really proud of the part St Ann's is playing.
"At our daily staff huddles the first thing we ask is 'how are you?'
"When this is all over we're going to have a lot of discussion, reflection and looking back on what we did. How we are as individuals, a team, an organisation.
"Our aim is still to ensure all our patients and loved ones receive all possible care as always.
"I'm overwhelmed and proud of the care delivered by our nurses, doctors and others across the hospice. We are working hard to ensure care is the best it can be and we are still receiving the most amazing feedback."
Fundraising
"We've had the most amazing support from local communities.
"People have brought in scrub bags they've made so we can take our uniforms home.
"People bring us food, sweet treats, people donate to the COVID emergency funding appeal.
"That's important because we've had to cancel a number of fundraising events.
"We have to raise £20,000 a day through fundraising. But we've been overwhelmed by the support. Thank you."
If you would like to support St Ann's Hospice go to www.sah.org.uk/urgentfundingappeal


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Mum who lost child in freak accident dies from gastric bypass complications

A tragic mum who lost her child in a freak accident has died following gastric bypass complications .
Jenni Jones was just 42 when she passed away on April 17 , leaving behind three daughters .
Her death comes as the second tragedy to hit the family after her six-year-old son accidentally hanged himself while playing with a rope in 2007 .
The former nail technician , from Bury , had visited doctors just 10 days before her death complaining of stomach ache .
A scan revealed she had a cystic ulcer in her stomach which had ruptured her bowel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put into an induced coma to allow her body to heal .
After learning the operation had been a success , her daughter Adrianne believed it wouldn ’ t be long until her mother could return home .
But she received a call on April 17 saying she had been put onto end of life care .
Adrianne , 22 , said : “ My godmother works on the ward where she was so she managed to FaceTime us while she was in the coma to say our goodbyes .
“ If they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would have had five bleeds on the brain .
“ She didn ’ t look well but I didn ’ t think it was that serious.
” Jenni died after developing sepsis caused by an infection in her ruptured bowel .
The sepsis lead to her kidneys shutting down as well as multiple organ failure .
Doctors said the stomach ulcer was caused by complications arisen from a gastric bypass surgery , which Jenni received for weight loss around seven years ago .
Daughter Adrianne said her mother had also battled with alcohol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mason Jones died after playing a game of hangman while using the rope as a swing as he played with his sisters .
The rope had been tied around a banister on stairs leading up to an attic play room .
It was around his neck when he was strangled and died of asphyxiation on July 13 , 2007 .
They had been playing a game after watching Jungle Run on TV , involving monkeys swinging across water .
Adrianne , who was nine at the time , said her mother was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She said : “ When we lost our brother , she lost a part of herself .
“ There was a lot of sadness and the older we got the longer it had been without him there .
“ Every time she had a drink at night , she would always say she wanted to be with her son .
“ When she started with the alcohol , she fell away .
“ Before that , she was so loving and had a massive heart .
She would have done anything for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a supervisor at The Range , said her mother ’ s death “ doesn ’ t feel real ” as she hasn ’ t been able to see her .
Jenni ’ s funeral will take place tomorrow , with only 10 loved ones allowed to attend .
Adrianne , who has two 18-year-old twin sisters , continued : “ When she was texting me in hospital , it wasn ’ t making sense .
Doctors said it might have been the sepsis making her hallucinate .
“ It doesn ’ t quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ haven ’ t been able to see her and I ’ ve been living away for a few years .
“ I ’ ve not had time to sit down and think about it , it ’ s the funeral that will make it feel real .
“ She didn ’ t leave anything behind money wise , we ’ re panicking about it.
” A fundraiser has been set up to help Adrianne and her sisters through this difficult time as well as funeral costs .
Anyone interested in helping is encouraged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A tragic mum who lost her child in a freak accident has died following gastric bypass complications.
Jenni Jones was just 42 when she passed away on April 17, leaving behind three daughters.
Her death comes as the second tragedy to hit the family after her six-year-old son accidentally hanged himself while playing with a rope in 2007.
The former nail technician, from Bury, had visited doctors just 10 days before her death complaining of stomach ache.
A scan revealed she had a cystic ulcer in her stomach which had ruptured her bowel.
Following an operation, Jenni was put into an induced coma to allow her body to heal.
After learning the operation had been a success, her daughter Adrianne believed it wouldn’t be long until her mother could return home.
But she received a call on April 17 saying she had been put onto end of life care.
Adrianne, 22, said: “My godmother works on the ward where she was so she managed to FaceTime us while she was in the coma to say our goodbyes.
(Image: Adrianne Jones)
“If they managed to bring her back, she would have had five bleeds on the brain.
“She didn’t look well but I didn’t think it was that serious.”
Jenni died after developing sepsis caused by an infection in her ruptured bowel.
The sepsis lead to her kidneys shutting down as well as multiple organ failure.
Doctors said the stomach ulcer was caused by complications arisen from a gastric bypass surgery, which Jenni received for weight loss around seven years ago.
Daughter Adrianne said her mother had also battled with alcohol following the tragic death of her son.
Mason Jones died after playing a game of hangman while using the rope as a swing as he played with his sisters.
The rope had been tied around a banister on stairs leading up to an attic play room.
It was around his neck when he was strangled and died of asphyxiation on July 13, 2007.
They had been playing a game after watching Jungle Run on TV, involving monkeys swinging across water.
Adrianne, who was nine at the time, said her mother was never the same after losing little Mason.
She said: “When we lost our brother, she lost a part of herself.
“There was a lot of sadness and the older we got the longer it had been without him there.
“Every time she had a drink at night, she would always say she wanted to be with her son.
“When she started with the alcohol, she fell away.
“Before that, she was so loving and had a massive heart. She would have done anything for anyone.”
Adrianne, who works as a supervisor at The Range, said her mother’s death “doesn’t feel real” as she hasn’t been able to see her.
Jenni’s funeral will take place tomorrow, with only 10 loved ones allowed to attend.
Adrianne, who has two 18-year-old twin sisters, continued: “When she was texting me in hospital, it wasn’t making sense. Doctors said it might have been the sepsis making her hallucinate.
“It doesn’t quite feel real at the moment because I haven’t been able to see her and I’ve been living away for a few years.
“I’ve not had time to sit down and think about it, it’s the funeral that will make it feel real.
“She didn’t leave anything behind money wise, we’re panicking about it.”
A fundraiser has been set up to help Adrianne and her sisters through this difficult time as well as funeral costs.
Anyone interested in helping is encouraged to follow the link by clicking here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--Fred tells Manchester United fans why he was 'awful' last season

Fred has blamed his 'awful ' first season at Manchester United on personal issues in his private life that were affecting his performances .
The £52million Brazilian struggled to settle in last term and produced a string of poor displays .
When his return to pre-season training last summer was delayed by his wedding a repeat was feared , but Fred has been one of United 's standout players this season , with his improvement rapid .
Now the 27-year-old has explained why he struggled so much in his first season in Manchester , with Fred 's attempts to settle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of manager from Jose Mourinho to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , as well as his own personal issues .
″I believe the first season was very difficult for me .
There was the process of settling down here , but also other personal things that were happening in my life , such as the birth of my son , '' Fred told the AP news agency .
“ So I believe it was a mix of reasons that made me have an awful first season . ''
Those difficulties are a distant memory now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United midfield this season , starting 22 successive Premier League games before the season was suspended .
That run of games has been vital in helping the former Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder settle into the side and he 's determined to keep his good form going if the season can resume .
United were unbeaten in 11 games when the action was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic , with the gap to Chelsea in fourth closing to just three points as a result of those recent performances .
“ I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Fred said .
“ I ’ ve been enjoying some good performances and the chance of playing a great sequence of games .
That was also helpful .
I ’ m delighted with this season .
“ I ’ m now playing well and hopefully I can keep the momentum if the league returns .
I just want to give my best for this club , trying to be a key part of the team .
”

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Fred has blamed his 'awful' first season at Manchester United on personal issues in his private life that were affecting his performances.
The £52million Brazilian struggled to settle in last term and produced a string of poor displays. When his return to pre-season training last summer was delayed by his wedding a repeat was feared, but Fred has been one of United's standout players this season, with his improvement rapid.
Now the 27-year-old has explained why he struggled so much in his first season in Manchester, with Fred's attempts to settle into the side disrupted by the change of manager from Jose Mourinho to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as well as his own personal issues.
″I believe the first season was very difficult for me. There was the process of settling down here, but also other personal things that were happening in my life, such as the birth of my son," Fred told the AP news agency .
“So I believe it was a mix of reasons that made me have an awful first season."
Those difficulties are a distant memory now, with Fred a key member of the United midfield this season, starting 22 successive Premier League games before the season was suspended.
That run of games has been vital in helping the former Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder settle into the side and he's determined to keep his good form going if the season can resume.
United were unbeaten in 11 games when the action was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the gap to Chelsea in fourth closing to just three points as a result of those recent performances.
“I’m definitely settled in every aspect now,” Fred said. “I’ve been enjoying some good performances and the chance of playing a great sequence of games. That was also helpful. I’m delighted with this season.
“I’m now playing well and hopefully I can keep the momentum if the league returns. I just want to give my best for this club, trying to be a key part of the team.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Piers Morgan confirms Good Morning Britain return date

For the last week , Good Morning Britain has been somewhat quieter .
And it goes without saying that it 's due to the absence of Piers Morgan .
The controversial presenter has had to take time off the ITV news programme after becoming ill last weekend .
He said on Sunday night that he had been showing `` mild symptoms '' and had a test for coronavirus .
On Tuesday Piers then revealed he tested negative for COVID-19 on Monday evening .
But despite not testing positive for the virus , he was still taking instructed to take time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shephard joining Susanna Reid on the panel in his place .
He said he would n't return to the programme until the doctors advised it was safe for him to do so .
And fans have been missing the 55-year-old with many disappointed he still had n't made a return .
`` I know you ’ re unwell , but come on @ piersmorgan - get back to Good Morning Britain soon !
Our mornings are not quite the same without you , '' tweeted one .
Another said : `` @ GMB @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back soon . ''
The good news for those missing him is that he 'll back back on GMB on Monday ( May 11 ) .
Piers announced the news on Twitter by saying : `` Relax everyone , I ’ ll be back Monday . ''
The presenter was forced to respond this week to criticism that he was able to get a test for coronavirus .
He said : `` UPDATE : My COVID-19 test was negative .
I was advised to take the test by my doctor after developing possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do so as a Govt-designated essential worker . ''

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For the last week, Good Morning Britain has been somewhat quieter.
And it goes without saying that it's due to the absence of Piers Morgan.
The controversial presenter has had to take time off the ITV news programme after becoming ill last weekend.
He said on Sunday night that he had been showing "mild symptoms" and had a test for coronavirus.
On Tuesday Piers then revealed he tested negative for COVID-19 on Monday evening.
But despite not testing positive for the virus, he was still taking instructed to take time off hosting duties on the with Ben Shephard joining Susanna Reid on the panel in his place.
He said he wouldn't return to the programme until the doctors advised it was safe for him to do so.
And fans have been missing the 55-year-old with many disappointed he still hadn't made a return.
"I know you’re unwell, but come on @piersmorgan - get back to Good Morning Britain soon! Our mornings are not quite the same without you," tweeted one.
Another said: "@GMB sooooo boring without @piersmorgan! Come back soon."
The good news for those missing him is that he'll back back on GMB on Monday (May 11).
(Image: ITV)
Piers announced the news on Twitter by saying: "Relax everyone, I’ll be back Monday."
The presenter was forced to respond this week to criticism that he was able to get a test for coronavirus.
He said: "UPDATE: My COVID-19 test was negative. I was advised to take the test by my doctor after developing possible coronavirus symptoms, and was entitled to do so as a Govt-designated essential worker."
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Man City favourite Zabaleta admits retirement plans might have changed

Pablo Zabaleta says he might be forced to retire this summer if fans are banned from stadiums next season .
The former Manchester City defender is nearing the end of his contract at West Ham , and is expected to leave the London Stadium this summer .
He received a moving send-off during City 's win over the Hammers in February after nine trophy-laden years at the Etihad between 2008 and 2017 .
The 35-year-old has said that another season of playing , perhaps in Italy , is a possibility , but that the current lockdown across Europe has thrown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Premier League season is still suspended indefinitely , while the French and Dutch league seasons have been forced to end prematurely .
Bundesliga clubs have been allowed to resume their campaign , but behind closed doors , and if the Premier League - or any other division - wants to re-start fixtures then the likelihood is that fans will not be allowed to watch games at the stadiums .
That absence of fans is something Zabaleta admits could persuade him to retire early , rather than seek to join another club .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think about it every day .
I wake up thinking , 'Is this what awaits me after retirement ? '
Now , somehow , we 'll go back to training and we will see .
But it 's all still uncertain .
`` I had even come to think , at the end of this season , to give myself the joy of playing one more season in another league , perhaps in Italy , but now I do n't know .
`` The chances are you wo n't play in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motivation could I have left ?
Why go to Italy if mythical stadiums like the Olimpico in Rome or San Siro will be closed ? ''

Pablo Zabaleta says he might be forced to retire this summer if fans are banned from stadiums next season.
The former Manchester City defender is nearing the end of his contract at West Ham, and is expected to leave the London Stadium this summer. He received a moving send-off during City's win over the Hammers in February after nine trophy-laden years at the Etihad between 2008 and 2017.
The 35-year-old has said that another season of playing, perhaps in Italy, is a possibility, but that the current lockdown across Europe has thrown his plans up in the air.
The Premier League season is still suspended indefinitely, while the French and Dutch league seasons have been forced to end prematurely. Bundesliga clubs have been allowed to resume their campaign, but behind closed doors, and if the Premier League - or any other division - wants to re-start fixtures then the likelihood is that fans will not be allowed to watch games at the stadiums.
That absence of fans is something Zabaleta admits could persuade him to retire early, rather than seek to join another club.
He told La Nacion via Goal: "I think about it every day. I wake up thinking, 'Is this what awaits me after retirement?' Now, somehow, we'll go back to training and we will see. But it's all still uncertain.
"I had even come to think, at the end of this season, to give myself the joy of playing one more season in another league, perhaps in Italy, but now I don't know.
"The chances are you won't play in front of a crowd, so what motivation could I have left? Why go to Italy if mythical stadiums like the Olimpico in Rome or San Siro will be closed?"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Police issue warning about fraudsters in white vans claiming to work for BT

Police have issued a warning following reports of two suspicious men knocking on doors claiming to work for BT .
Officers say suspects claim they are sub-contractors working on the street - and have offered to do work at people 's homes in Radcliffe .
They are believed to be travelling in a white van labelled 'AK - RATES ' .
People are advised not to let anyone in their homes without first checking ID .
Residents can also check with the company the callers claim to be from - especially if people are unsure about the services on offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMP Bury North officers said : `` Do not be pressured into giving your bank details or into accepting their 'services ' .
`` Genuine callers will carry relevant ID and will not mind taking the time to answer any questions . ''
Officers warned that distraction burglars usually work in teams and will use any means to trick their way into homes - often posing as bogus tradesmen .
GMP Bury North officers said : `` Check that your back door is closed when answering your front door . ''
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 101 or 999 if you feel you any threat .

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Police have issued a warning following reports of two suspicious men knocking on doors claiming to work for BT.
Officers say suspects claim they are sub-contractors working on the street - and have offered to do work at people's homes in Radcliffe.
They are believed to be travelling in a white van labelled 'AK - RATES'.
People are advised not to let anyone in their homes without first checking ID.
Residents can also check with the company the callers claim to be from - especially if people are unsure about the services on offer.
In a statement on Facebook, GMP Bury North officers said: "Do not be pressured into giving your bank details or into accepting their 'services'.
"Genuine callers will carry relevant ID and will not mind taking the time to answer any questions."
Officers warned that distraction burglars usually work in teams and will use any means to trick their way into homes - often posing as bogus tradesmen.
GMP Bury North officers said: "Check that your back door is closed when answering your front door."
If you have any suspicions, call the police on 101 or 999 if you feel you any threat.