The headlines in Loughborough and Charnwood

23/12/2024

FLIGHTS

• People heading off for a festive break are reminded of the do’s and don’ts of airport security by the team at East Midlands Airport.
• They are reminding passengers Christmas crackers, party poppers, and fireworks are all banned items
• The team have had to confiscate a frozen turkey before.

FAMILIES

• Hundreds of Leicestershire families needing extra support will receive a helping hand this Christmas.
• Food hampers, toys, food vouchers and activities have been organised by Leicestershire County Council’s Targeted Family Help service.
• In Charnwood, the service expects to provide around 40 hampers containing three days of three meals a day for a family.

NHS

• Collegues at the Emergency Department (ED) Transfer Hub at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust put together a Christmas-themed weekend for patients.
• People were offered food, music, entertainment and beauty therapy.
• The Transfer Hub helps to reduce ambulance waiting times by supporting patients who have been seen in the emergency department and are awaiting transfer to a ward.