Andy Hassell Retires
Professor Andy Hassell took on the role of Chairman of the Haywood Rheumatism Research and Development Foundation in 2005. To this role he brought energy, humour, rigor and continued the ambition that patients and carers should remain at the very centre of the charity’s ambition. Andy took on this auspicious role from Dr Ted Hothersall, who […]
Rheumatology Nursing Update
In January 2019 I took up a new position as Professor of Rheumatology Nursing, the result of an innovative funding partnership between the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the Haywood Foundation. I have worked in rheumatology nursing for over 30 years so to have this opportunity to focus on developing patient research and education […]
BeeFree Website
Keele launch website to support the mental health of people living in pain. Researchers from Keele University’s Impact Accelerator Unit and School of Medicine have launched a suite of resources to help people across Staffordshire The website, BeeFree: http://www.beefree.org.uk is the first website of its kind, showcasing all the help available across Staffordshire in one […]
Tribute to Geoff Pike
Do you ever really get to know somebody? When Geoff Pike first advertised Tai Chi classes in Alsager the interest was very encouraging. In no time at all a number of classes were being set up in the local library and the Girl Guides’ Hall. Such was the success, when the warmer weather rolled in […]