THE Medical Education Department held its third junior doctor Quality Improvement Awards. Five doctors were selected to present their improvement projects to colleagues at the event held in the Education Centre at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Dr Diarmuid Chevalier was chosen as the winner for his work on Secondary Prevention of STEMIs. Others presenting were: Dr… Continue Reading Junior Doctors praised for Quality Improvement projects
FYLDE coast youngsters are being given the chance to get their teeth into a career as a dental nurse. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Dental Nurse Apprenticeship scheme starting later this year. Dental Cadet Co-ordinator Louise Eadie from Moor Park Health Centre, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for young people… Continue Reading Youngsters have a chance to get their teeth into dental career
As part of the NHS70 celebrations, Blackpool Victoria Hospital is pleased to announce some 1948 inspired entertainment. Local vocalist Beverley Alexander, a regular at the Lytham 1940s Festival, will be singing songs from the 40s on the 70th birthday of the NHS, July 5. As Lilli de Carlo, Beverley will be performing her marvellous vintage… Continue Reading 1940s entertainment for #NHS70 hospital Street Party
Blackpool Victoria Hospital is hosting a special staff reunion as part of the NHS’ 70th birthday celebrations. The reunion is open to former or long serving staff who would like the chance to meet up with colleagues who they may not have seen for years. Many staff trained and lived on the Blackpool Victoria site… Continue Reading Blackpool Victoria Hospital to host #NHS70 staff reunion event
FOR the past three years a special visitor to Clifton Hospital has ‘clawed’ his way into patients’ hearts. Six year old Labradoodle, Charlie, has been a Pets As Therapy (PAT) dog for the last three years visiting patients in all four wards at Clifton twice a week. Mags Hannings, who lives in St Annes, is… Continue Reading Charlie gives patients paws for thought – #NHS70
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Radiology Department has proved it is one of the best in the country after maintaining its accreditation with the Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme (ISAS) for the seventh year running. The accreditation, which is approved by the Royal College of Radiologists and Society of Radiographers, is a national mark of quality which is… Continue Reading Fylde coast NHS radiology team is officially one of the best in the country
A MEMBER of staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital stepped up to the plate during a walking challenge covering an amazing 400 miles in May. During May staff from Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were encouraged to monitor the number of steps they walked each day, entering their daily numbers onto the Trust’s “Steps Challenge”… Continue Reading Pam strides to walking challenge success
Three junior doctors from the Trust will appear on Britain’s first medical themed quiz show. Aswin Malhotra, Laura Horne, and Kim Leong will represent the organisation on BBC Two’s Britain’s Best Junior Doctors from Monday, June 25, as the Beeb celebrates the 70th anniversary of the NHS. The trio will be pitted against… Continue Reading Trust Doctors to appear on BBC Medical Quiz Show
A Blackpool- based, international singing sensation is set to join in special events to celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday. Joe Longthorne MBE will be officially opening a reading bench and revealing a new memory wall at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Joe said: “Having a deep passion for learning and knowledge, I… Continue Reading Singing legend joins #NHS70 events at Blackpool Victoria Hospital