CLIFTON Hospital, part of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has had a ‘cracking’ time celebrating Easter. In a variety of events the rehabilitation wards gave patients the chance to enjoy a little something eggs-stra. The Trust’s Chaplaincy department hosted a Celebration of Easter service for patients, guests and staff. Each of the four… Continue Reading Clifton Hospital celebrates an ‘eggsellent’ Easter
POULTON-based stand-up comic, Mick Miller, is supporting the NHS in its 70th year. Mick, who appeared in ITV’s Last Laugh in Vegas last night, has praised the national institution as being the envy of the world. He said: “My family have needed to use the NHS at certain points in our lives and it is… Continue Reading Last Laugh in Vegas star ‘stands up’ for the NHS – #NHS70
LEGENDARY comic and actor, Bobby Ball, has been telling of his support for the NHS ahead of a new TV appearance. Bobby, one half of comedy duo Cannon and Ball who tonight stars in a new ITV show Last Laugh in Vegas, has described the NHS as ‘fantastic’. He said: “My wife Yvonne and I… Continue Reading Last Laugh in Vegas star thinks #NHS70 is ‘Rock On’
A GROUP of Facebook fundraisers have made a generous donation of toys to the children’s ward at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The Facebook group, run by volunteers including Michelle Green and Sue Ridley is called “Christmas Toy Appeal for Blackpool Victoria Hospital Children’s Ward’’ but also aims to make donations of toys, arts and crafts at… Continue Reading Facebook group donate toys for Easter
MEMBERS of the Blackpool and Fylde Police Cadets were welcome visitors to the Children’s Ward at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The Cadets visited to hand over Easter eggs that they donated themselves to give to young people who may be unfortunate enough to be in hospital over the Easter period. Diane Baldwin, who oversees the Cadet… Continue Reading Chocolate donation fits the bill
STAFF from Yorkshire Bank donated more than 100 Easter eggs to the children’s ward at Blackpool Victoria Hospital today. Sue Vinden and Clair Greenwood from the Blackpool branch on Birley Street visited the ward to hand over the chocolate treats for youngsters in hospital over the Easter period with young patient Chloe (pictured) enjoying her… Continue Reading Bank donates Easter eggs to Children’s Ward
Local people are urged to be ready for Easter by planning ahead and being aware of where to go over the Easter bank holidays and using NHS services appropriately. The Easter holiday period can be a very busy time for NHS services. GP surgeries will be closed during the Easter weekend, including Good Friday (Friday… Continue Reading Choose health services wisely at Easter
BLACKPOOL Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for its commitment to making the most of the talents of disabled people. The Trust has been recognised as a Disability Confident employer by the Government for its efforts to ensure that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. To achieve… Continue Reading NHS Trust recognised as a Disability Confident employer
The Trust’s latest members’ seminar focused on epilepsy this week. Paediatric Consultant, Dr Nigel Laycock and Paediatric Epilepsy Nurses Gill Culshaw and Laura Jones, spoke about epilepsy and its complexities. The event tied in with the national Epilepsy Awareness Day with Dr Laycock explaining topics such as what epilepsy is and why it is important… Continue Reading Seminar provides a valuable insight into epilepsy
CQC Inspection Report – Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Community Health Services for Adults rated as Outstanding Trust rated as “Caring’’ across all services Trust is Well Led The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its report following an inspection of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The unannounced visits carried out in… Continue Reading Staff praised for care they provide in CQC report