The Walton Centre Nhs Foundation Trust And Charity

Happy #InfectionPreventionWeek! Our team have been showing off good hygiene and reminding you to make sure you wash your hands when you're here in the hospital! #IIPW2018

A huge congratulations to the Theatres team. They've won the Innovation Award from Nevro HF10. They were one of the first teams using cutting edge implant technology. Well done!

To keep you updated - The hospital is open as normal! Please use the car parks outside the front as usual. Get in touch with us if you need anything.

We're celebrating Allied Health Professionals for #AHPsDay! AHPs work in multi-disciplinary teams of staff of a variety of specialities, all of whom contribute to an aspect of patient care #nhs Click the photos to find out about each role! 📲

It can take as little as 72 hours to join the bank if you are known to The Walton Centre. Find out more today thewaltoncentre.nhsp.uk

Please read the information below if you are visiting the Trust this week. Access to the Main Building has changed, but we are open as normal.

Happy #NationalComingOutDay! We welcome everyone to the hospital and we want you to bring your whole self and be comfortable enough to do so while you're here #TeamWalton

Got #BackPain? Follow our seven golden rules for dealing with back pain. https://buff.ly/2yudP0X #BackPainWeek

This Friday we have our next Registered Nurse Recruitment Day. If you want to work for a CQC-rated 'Outstanding' Trust, apply here: https://buff.ly/2xtDtmV

We're recognising #WorldMentalHealthDay today by introducing Graham, who is our amazing mental health champion for staff. Anyone working at The Walton Centre can talk to him and he can signpost towards any help they might need. Want to know more about mental health awareness? Check out Mind here: https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involv…/wor ld-mental-health-day/

A big congratulations to our consultant Dr Sharma for being elected onto the board of the Faculty of Pain Medicine The Royal College of Anaesthetists this month! This means he's right at the forefront of pain medicine change in the UK: https://buff.ly/2RAfOcJ #TeamWalton

Are you looking after your back? It's #backpainweek this week and we're encouraging you to look after yourself! take a look at the Cheshire and Merseyside Back Pain help website - and if you're staff, check out the subsidised yoga and pilates classes on each week!

We're buzzing after being named as finalists in the 'Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfactio' at the Nursing Times Workforce Awards last week! One of many reasons to come work for us. Check out our Registered Nurse Recruitment Day next week!

🎅🎅🎅Which design is your favourite? Vote below! Our fantastic charity #Christmas cards have gone on sale - buy packs of 10 for £3.50 from the fundraising office in the main building or contact the team for more information, call: 0151 529 5612 / email: fundraising@thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk #MerryChristmas

Super excited for BBC Two's Hospital series filming which starts next week. Label1 will be filming in Trusts across Liverpool for the next few months. Get more information with the link below:

Great to see one of our Consultants at the forefront of treatment! Read about Mr Pigott's appointment with the link below EUROSPINE

Our people matter. We want the best teams possible to care for our patients. Nurses deal with complex neurological conditions everyday. Thinking about how you fit into this picture? Come see us at our next Registered Nurse recruitment day: https://buff.ly/2xtDtmV

After an amazing 10 years our open scanner has been decomissioned to make way for a new one in December. This fantastic piece of kit scanned nearly 30,000 patients in its lifetime - and was really useful for our patients who were claustrophobic, as the gap where the scan takes place is really wide. It was moved out recently, which proved quite tricky as the 20 tonne magnet couldn't be turned off! Big thanks to GE Healthcare for taking it away to be melted down!

This is a fantastic project for #NHS staff to get involved in! Our very own Paul May took part with a visit to Alsop High School - find out more information here: https://www.nhs70.nhs.uk/…/speakers-for -schools-and-inspir…/

This centre is fabulous.. nothing is too much trouble. We were late for our appointment and they were brilliant and fitted us in. Everyone is just so helpful.

The staff in this hospital are amazing, nothing is any trouble. I've spent the day on Jefferson Ward and Vicki and her staff have been so professional and caring. Also Carly a volunteer on the ward. Can't thank you all enough, From Nicole Hickson Thank You x

The staff are absolutely amazing above and beyond every time. I’m currently staying on Dott ward and the staff have had a challenging night shift. Nothing is too much trouble. The the nurses,doctors and assistants provided unrivalled care. I cannot express how grateful I am. I have nothing. But praise for the Walton Neuro Centre.

The liverpool Walton Neuro centre is second to none, just having completed my second visit, I have nothing but the highest regards for all the staff at this fantastic hospital, from top surgeons to cleaning staff everyone of them deserves our highest praise, I would like to mention Gregg on chevasse ward, who went above and beyond the call of duty to make my stay after surgery as comfortable as possible. When Staff come in for constant criticism, these professionals demonstrate everything that is good about the N.H.S.

My son has just been in to have L4/L5 lumber microdysectomy and it was successful. We are so lucky to have surgeons with their expertise. Mr Pigott and his team...a massive Thank You!!.

I'd like to thank everyone at The walton centre for everything you've done for me. Especially the team on caton ward my nurse Kim Jesse and Lisa and everyone who works on the ward while I was recovering and looked after me after my operation you were all brilliant love you all can't thank you enough for the excellent care and friendlyness you gave me xxx

I would like to say a massive thankyou to everyone who works at the Walton centre! You are all amazing! I became a patient there in 2013 and will be there for the rest of my life when I was diagnosed with an intercranial teratoma (brain cyst) and therefore leading to chronic headaches and the one seizure. I’ve had to change myself to get used to my life now I have what I have! I would like to say an extra special thankyou to my neurosurgical team of miss gilkes and her support nurses Emma Wilby and Chloe who have all been incredible every time I visit for my check ups! They give me such emotional and psychological support and I know that I’m always going to be in the best hands if the worst did happen, as getting my head round my diagnosis hasn’t been easy and I do still have bad days. I would also like to say a massive thankyou to headache specialist nurse Carl Bradley who I see every time I get Botox to treat these chronic migraines, he puts me at ease and always gives me support and I know I’m in the best hands.

Thankyou to everyone on Chavasse ward who were absolute angels when I was an inpatient for a month, they never gave up on me and the care you shown made my stay bearable! Thankyou walton centre for everything you do you are all angels! <3

I work for the NHS but have never been on the receiving end before. I can honestly say the Walton Centre were amazing and absolutely faultless from the HCAs to the surgeons. I feel so lucky to have had this centre on my doorstep when I needed emergency spinal surgery

I stayed at the Walton centre for an operation on my spine,the care I received was of the highest quality,all the staff from the consultant,surgical team,nurses,and the support staff was fantastic,nothing was to much trouble for them,and they all seemed happy and enjoyed the work they do.i wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this centre to anyone.!thank you!

I recently had a couple of operations at Walton and spent a few weeks on the Cairns ward. Every single member of staff that I came across were fantastic from the surgeons to house keeping. The nurses and health care assistants on ward go above and beyond for the patients in their care. They turn a really rubbish time into something manageable.

I love this place. Mr Buxton, the Spinal Nurse Team, the nursing staff, physios, the list goes on. You all changed my life. Particularly Mr Buxton who is my hero. He operated when no one else would and for that I owe him everything even though he is so modest, he is a genius and will always be someone who made a difference in my life. The hospital itself is comfortable, the staff welcoming and the care second to none. Thank you all for your care, I won't forget it �

I have to say from the moment I walked through the doors for a consultation, I was greeted by smiles. Very efficient.

Finally met my consultant Dr David Carter who gave me all the support and information needed plus the big decision of Offering me a microdiscectomy which I was thrilled with. Signed consent there and then.

Pre-op was very informative and the staff were so nice.

SURGERY DAY never felt nervous at all I knew I was in very safe hands. ALL the staff were amazing brilliant with boss sense of humour. Mr Carter performed my surgery so big" Thank You." The team were unbelievable caring so I can't express how happy I have felt. It helped. me see things more positively from day one of meeting you all.

After care team all stars especially Lee, RECOVERY for me now going home..... Best place ever xx the Caton ward u all do an amazing job didn't feel like number was treated as a person x

I have been going to the Walton centre for a few years now. The staff are really nice always will to help with anything nothing is ever a problem. The doctors consultants are very good and tell you everything you want to know about your treatment. I never worry about going here as everyone makes you feel relaxed form going in to coming out. Even if it's a long stay or out patients.

I came here Monday morning for my VEEG I was well looked after, can’t thank the staff enough 10/10 it’s my final day today got my electrodes taken off also had a laugh too especially with Martin ( trouble ) going to miss everyone

I am under Dr Jacobs team , I can not thank them enough , or praise them enough , outstanding care , pleasant, helpful, caring group of people. , Everyone from volunteers to cafe, cleaners , reception, all the staff are super, Thank you , Best Neurology group I have ever met ...

Had to go to the Walton neurology for the first time today and I can’t praise it enough. Lovely modern building. Appointment dead on time and the nurses and consultant were lovely.

Dear Mr Brodbelt / Dr Shenoy and team Neurology



I am writing to thank you for the kindness and consideration you had always shown to our beautiful Mandy. We appreciate all that you and your teams have done from the very beginning till the end. Words can not really express how thankful /grateful we are. We will always remember the kindness compassion and professionalism you had shown towards her and us throughout the 10 years. Five years ago today My sister Amanda Jayne Jones passed away at our parent’s home surrounded by all her family, aged 41. The prognosis was strangely correct...you gave her 10 years and that is what she had. She spent them well, writing two novels, completing a degree gaining a 2:1 classification in creative writing to name a few. Continuing to be the best mum she could under the circumstances...fighting each day to stay alive. Truely inspirational

This has been the saddest, cruelest and hardest time for our family, but during this difficult time we have come to realise also how fortunate we have been to have her for so long and that is thanks to your help as well as Amanda's relentless courage and strength. You both and your teams got her through ...you are all amazing people doing such difficult jobs ....but thank goodness that there are talented compassionate doctors like you both in this world. Amanda always felt hopeful and at ease after your appointments. You do your job so well. Angels on this earth.

Please remember her as one of your success stories, because she truely was and I know she would of liked that very much x

Thankyou, once again, for your dedication hope and care

We will forever be in your debt.



With love, may you both and your teams always have good health, love and happiness in your lives for you deserve nothing less.



With many thanks



Jennifer Jones ( Amanda's sister) and family.

Not forgetting our beautiful angel

Amanda Jayne Jones

15/05/1972- 10/07/2013







Sent from my iPad

Attended OPD yesterday with my Husband for an appointment, thoroughly impressed with the meet and greeters, so pleasant and helpful nothing was too much trouble. The self check in service was so easy to use and efficient, with waiting times updated regularly. The Consultant we saw was lovely and answered all of our questions thoroughly.

I am amazed at the facilities for patients and families the hospital has a wonderful atmosphere and is completely patient focused, i will definitely be feeding back to the trust that I work in, thank you for a very positive experience.

Maybe a hospital that is excellent in neuroscience but their terrible in everything else. I was referred to Walton a few month ago and was told it is a great hospital and everything would be sorted out in no time. However, at my first appointment the clinic was running an hour or so late and I came out of the appointment even more confused about my situation than I was going in. The doctors don’t explain anything to you and your left wondering what is going on for months. I have had numerous phone calls with a certain member of staff who is rude and has an awful tone every time she is on the phone with patients. The Walton centre have messed around with my appointments leaving me in the dark about what is going on for the last three month. I was suppose to be having an appointment this month however it has been cancelled and moved to September where this is going to ruin another year of uni for me, apparently the doctor is on annual leave at the time my first appointment was, if your doctors are on annual leave it would be a good suggestion for them to not make appointments for patients on the days they know their on annual leave. Terrible hospital with rude and unhelpful staff. I have also phoned the complaints team a few times an there has been no answer and no one has phoned me back. Awful experience and I can’t wait to be discharged and never have to come here again.

This centre is fabulous.. nothing is too much trouble. We were late for our appointment and they were brilliant and fitted us in. Everyone is just so helpful.

The staff in this hospital are amazing, nothing is any trouble. I've spent the day on Jefferson Ward and Vicki and her staff have been so professional and caring. Also Carly a volunteer on the ward. Can't thank you all enough, From Nicole Hickson Thank You x

The staff are absolutely amazing above and beyond every time. I’m currently staying on Dott ward and the staff have had a challenging night shift. Nothing is too much trouble. The the nurses,doctors and assistants provided unrivalled care. I cannot express how grateful I am. I have nothing. But praise for the Walton Neuro Centre.

The liverpool Walton Neuro centre is second to none, just having completed my second visit, I have nothing but the highest regards for all the staff at this fantastic hospital, from top surgeons to cleaning staff everyone of them deserves our highest praise, I would like to mention Gregg on chevasse ward, who went above and beyond the call of duty to make my stay after surgery as comfortable as possible. When Staff come in for constant criticism, these professionals demonstrate everything that is good about the N.H.S.

My son has just been in to have L4/L5 lumber microdysectomy and it was successful. We are so lucky to have surgeons with their expertise. Mr Pigott and his team...a massive Thank You!!.

I'd like to thank everyone at The walton centre for everything you've done for me. Especially the team on caton ward my nurse Kim Jesse and Lisa and everyone who works on the ward while I was recovering and looked after me after my operation you were all brilliant love you all can't thank you enough for the excellent care and friendlyness you gave me xxx

I would like to say a massive thankyou to everyone who works at the Walton centre! You are all amazing! I became a patient there in 2013 and will be there for the rest of my life when I was diagnosed with an intercranial teratoma (brain cyst) and therefore leading to chronic headaches and the one seizure. I’ve had to change myself to get used to my life now I have what I have! I would like to say an extra special thankyou to my neurosurgical team of miss gilkes and her support nurses Emma Wilby and Chloe who have all been incredible every time I visit for my check ups! They give me such emotional and psychological support and I know that I’m always going to be in the best hands if the worst did happen, as getting my head round my diagnosis hasn’t been easy and I do still have bad days. I would also like to say a massive thankyou to headache specialist nurse Carl Bradley who I see every time I get Botox to treat these chronic migraines, he puts me at ease and always gives me support and I know I’m in the best hands.

Thankyou to everyone on Chavasse ward who were absolute angels when I was an inpatient for a month, they never gave up on me and the care you shown made my stay bearable! Thankyou walton centre for everything you do you are all angels! <3

I work for the NHS but have never been on the receiving end before. I can honestly say the Walton Centre were amazing and absolutely faultless from the HCAs to the surgeons. I feel so lucky to have had this centre on my doorstep when I needed emergency spinal surgery

I stayed at the Walton centre for an operation on my spine,the care I received was of the highest quality,all the staff from the consultant,surgical team,nurses,and the support staff was fantastic,nothing was to much trouble for them,and they all seemed happy and enjoyed the work they do.i wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this centre to anyone.!thank you!

I recently had a couple of operations at Walton and spent a few weeks on the Cairns ward. Every single member of staff that I came across were fantastic from the surgeons to house keeping. The nurses and health care assistants on ward go above and beyond for the patients in their care. They turn a really rubbish time into something manageable.

I love this place. Mr Buxton, the Spinal Nurse Team, the nursing staff, physios, the list goes on. You all changed my life. Particularly Mr Buxton who is my hero. He operated when no one else would and for that I owe him everything even though he is so modest, he is a genius and will always be someone who made a difference in my life. The hospital itself is comfortable, the staff welcoming and the care second to none. Thank you all for your care, I won't forget it �

I have to say from the moment I walked through the doors for a consultation, I was greeted by smiles. Very efficient.

Finally met my consultant Dr David Carter who gave me all the support and information needed plus the big decision of Offering me a microdiscectomy which I was thrilled with. Signed consent there and then.

Pre-op was very informative and the staff were so nice.

SURGERY DAY never felt nervous at all I knew I was in very safe hands. ALL the staff were amazing brilliant with boss sense of humour. Mr Carter performed my surgery so big" Thank You." The team were unbelievable caring so I can't express how happy I have felt. It helped. me see things more positively from day one of meeting you all.

After care team all stars especially Lee, RECOVERY for me now going home..... Best place ever xx the Caton ward u all do an amazing job didn't feel like number was treated as a person x

I have been going to the Walton centre for a few years now. The staff are really nice always will to help with anything nothing is ever a problem. The doctors consultants are very good and tell you everything you want to know about your treatment. I never worry about going here as everyone makes you feel relaxed form going in to coming out. Even if it's a long stay or out patients.

I came here Monday morning for my VEEG I was well looked after, can’t thank the staff enough 10/10 it’s my final day today got my electrodes taken off also had a laugh too especially with Martin ( trouble ) going to miss everyone

I am under Dr Jacobs team , I can not thank them enough , or praise them enough , outstanding care , pleasant, helpful, caring group of people. , Everyone from volunteers to cafe, cleaners , reception, all the staff are super, Thank you , Best Neurology group I have ever met ...

Had to go to the Walton neurology for the first time today and I can’t praise it enough. Lovely modern building. Appointment dead on time and the nurses and consultant were lovely.

Dear Mr Brodbelt / Dr Shenoy and team Neurology



I am writing to thank you for the kindness and consideration you had always shown to our beautiful Mandy. We appreciate all that you and your teams have done from the very beginning till the end. Words can not really express how thankful /grateful we are. We will always remember the kindness compassion and professionalism you had shown towards her and us throughout the 10 years. Five years ago today My sister Amanda Jayne Jones passed away at our parent’s home surrounded by all her family, aged 41. The prognosis was strangely correct...you gave her 10 years and that is what she had. She spent them well, writing two novels, completing a degree gaining a 2:1 classification in creative writing to name a few. Continuing to be the best mum she could under the circumstances...fighting each day to stay alive. Truely inspirational

This has been the saddest, cruelest and hardest time for our family, but during this difficult time we have come to realise also how fortunate we have been to have her for so long and that is thanks to your help as well as Amanda's relentless courage and strength. You both and your teams got her through ...you are all amazing people doing such difficult jobs ....but thank goodness that there are talented compassionate doctors like you both in this world. Amanda always felt hopeful and at ease after your appointments. You do your job so well. Angels on this earth.

Please remember her as one of your success stories, because she truely was and I know she would of liked that very much x

Thankyou, once again, for your dedication hope and care

We will forever be in your debt.



With love, may you both and your teams always have good health, love and happiness in your lives for you deserve nothing less.



With many thanks



Jennifer Jones ( Amanda's sister) and family.

Not forgetting our beautiful angel

Amanda Jayne Jones

15/05/1972- 10/07/2013







Sent from my iPad

Attended OPD yesterday with my Husband for an appointment, thoroughly impressed with the meet and greeters, so pleasant and helpful nothing was too much trouble. The self check in service was so easy to use and efficient, with waiting times updated regularly. The Consultant we saw was lovely and answered all of our questions thoroughly.

I am amazed at the facilities for patients and families the hospital has a wonderful atmosphere and is completely patient focused, i will definitely be feeding back to the trust that I work in, thank you for a very positive experience.

Maybe a hospital that is excellent in neuroscience but their terrible in everything else. I was referred to Walton a few month ago and was told it is a great hospital and everything would be sorted out in no time. However, at my first appointment the clinic was running an hour or so late and I came out of the appointment even more confused about my situation than I was going in. The doctors don’t explain anything to you and your left wondering what is going on for months. I have had numerous phone calls with a certain member of staff who is rude and has an awful tone every time she is on the phone with patients. The Walton centre have messed around with my appointments leaving me in the dark about what is going on for the last three month. I was suppose to be having an appointment this month however it has been cancelled and moved to September where this is going to ruin another year of uni for me, apparently the doctor is on annual leave at the time my first appointment was, if your doctors are on annual leave it would be a good suggestion for them to not make appointments for patients on the days they know their on annual leave. Terrible hospital with rude and unhelpful staff. I have also phoned the complaints team a few times an there has been no answer and no one has phoned me back. Awful experience and I can’t wait to be discharged and never have to come here again.