'Iron kids' say thanks to the hospital which helped granddad

OWEN Young and Michael Wadeson were just 4 years old when they completed an iron man challenge in support of Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Appeal. The energetic cousins, from Ashton in Makerfield, entered the Iron Kids 500m fun run event in Bolton Town Centre, determined to raise valuable funds for the hospital; the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the country; which had provided such excellent care to their grandad just months earlier. Michael Young, 60, had experienced dizzy spells for a number of weeks, but continued with life as normal. However it was during a visit to London, 12 months ago, that he realised he had a problem.

Michael Young said:- “Whilst I was standing at an underground station waiting for the tube, I was overcome with dizziness and an overwhelming sense of fatigue.  All I could do was sit down on the platform and wait for help.  When I returned home, I visited my GP to explain the symptoms that I was experiencing and I was subsequently referred to Dr Jay Wright, Consultant Cardiologist at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital to have a pacemaker fitted.”

Dr Wright said:- “In Michael's case, he had bradycardia more commonly referred to as a slow heart rate, which often dropped below 50 beats per minute. Therefore he needed to have a pacemaker inserted to regulate his heartbeat.”

Since his procedure, Michael says his health problems are a thing of the past, his energy has returned and no longer is he concerned about his heart rate.  In true fighting spirit and alongside hundreds of other youngsters, Michael's grandsons, pupils at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School in Ashton-in-Makerfield, completed the children's version of the iron man challenge in July 2014.  

They raised £841 and recently visited Dr Wright to say a special thank you.   Dr Wright added:- “It was wonderful to meet both Owen and Michael; 2 remarkably generous and determined young iron men! We are very grateful to receive such a kind donation, which will make a huge difference to our ongoing cardiac research programmes.”

New jobs for the New Year as MyCSP expands again...

IF a new job is all you want for Christmas then MyCSP, which provides pensions services for the country's best known public sector organisations, should be at the top of your list. MyCSP has announced that it is looking for 75 new employees for its Head Office in Liverpool. The jobs on offer cover a wide range of skills including pension administration, team managers, IT systems and HR. Nicky Hurst, CEO, MyCSP, said:- “Earlier this year we appointed over 100 new employees and we are now looking to grow further. Our experience shows us that Liverpool and the surrounding areas have a huge talent pool which has directly contributed to our growth. As a growing and ambitious local business we continue to offer great career progression as well as fantastic rewards for smart people who work hard.” MyCSP is seeking talented individuals with an eye for detail and a passion for delivering excellent customer service. Experience is not essential for all of the roles, though we do of course welcome those who do have a pensions background to draw upon. More important is lots of ambition, enthusiasm, natural drive and a willingness to learn. In addition to competitive salaries, successful applicants will enjoy the benefits of working for a mutual, as employee partners hold a 25% share in the business. As employee owners they have a say in the running of the business and share in its success, which for the last financial year saw all eligible employees receive a dividend bonus of more than £2,500. The news follows MyCSP's expansion into a further 18,319 square feet at their office on Tithebarn Street in Liverpool. Potential candidates are being asked to find out more from MyCSP's website and send their application as soon as possible. MyCSP will invite candidates to an Open Evening being held at MyCSP's office in Liverpool which will include a tour of MyCSP's facilities, a test and an interview. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as there is limited availability at the open event. Open Evening on Thursday, 11 December 2014, from 6pm to 10pm, on the 5th Floor, City Square, 40 Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, L2 2BW.