If anyone knows about the NHS it’s Alison Leyland and Sandra Singleton. The pair, originally from the South Lakes, met when studying for their A- levels back in the 1970s. They both commenced their SRN nurse training at Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s in 1978 and both lived onsite in Home 15. Now 40 years on, they… Continue Reading The friends who shared nurse training and a 40 year career – #NHS70
To celebrate the NHS turning 70 this July, Blackpool Victoria are hosting a series of events which everyone is welcome to attend. In addition, the Camerados teepee will be returning on June 22 and will feature in the celebrations which start on July 2. You can also buy commemorative NHS70 pin badges from the… Continue Reading Help Blackpool Victoria Hospital celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday – #NHS70
BLACKPOOL Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to report that Nicola Parry, Associate Director of Nursing and Head of Midwifery, was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s birthday honours list. British Empire Medals are awarded for an outstanding achievement or service to the community which has a long-term, significant impact… Continue Reading Head of Midwifery honoured by the Queen
THE views and experiences of NHS hearing aid users with age related hearing loss, over 50 years of age, are being sought to help understand what NHS hearing aid services are like locally and to help improve them. Dr Adam Black, GP lead for audiology services, said: “We are asking people living anywhere… Continue Reading NHS seeks views of NHS hearing aid users
ONE of the Trust’s Foundation Doctors, Dr Aswin Malhotra, was awarded a special commendation for his poster presentation at the recent international meeting organised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists at the British Museum in London. The meeting was entitled Anaesthesia International 2018. His poster was one of 20 finalists invited to present on the… Continue Reading Poster success for Foundation Doctor
A LOCAL comic has thanked the NHS for saving his life. Johnnie Casson, 75, had a triple heart bypass 17 years ago at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The surgeon told him that without the surgery, he wouldn’t survive. Johnnie said: “The surgeon told me I needed surgery within a matter… Continue Reading Local funny man thanks NHS for saving his life – #NHS70
A teepee is set to return to Blackpool Victoria Hospital after the success of pilot initiative last year. The hospital joined forces with social movement Camerados to place a 15ft teepee in its main entrance as a meeting area for people and a way of bringing people together to talk about issues that may have… Continue Reading Camerados teepee to return to Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Blackpool Victoria Hospital welcomed a special visitor who put the ‘whinny’ into Whinney Heys Road. One year-old American miniature horse, Digby, is the first guide horse in the UK and is one of a small number of therapy horses across the country. He dropped in for a special visit to be ‘neigh’bourly to staff… Continue Reading Blackpool Victoria Hospital welcomes an off the hoof visitor
MEMBERS of the public are invited to attend a free presentation on Adult Cystic Fibrosis at the latest health seminar for members of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Tarek Saba, Consultant Chest Physician, will host a seminar on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 3pm in the Cardiac Lecture Theatre, Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Victoria… Continue Reading Invitation to attend a free health seminar on Adult Cystic Fibrosis at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
This time next month, the NHS is turning 70 and Blackpool Victoria Hospital is hosting some celebrations so why not join in? It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the achievements of one of the nation’s most loved institutions, to appreciate the vital role the service plays in our lives, and to recognise and thank the… Continue Reading Come along to our #NHS70 events this July