Jimmy Armfield CBE – RIP

Wendy Swift, Chief Executive of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of Jimmy Armfield CBE. “As well as being a football legend Jimmy was a lovely, caring man who played a massive part in the health community of the Fylde coast. “He was a Non… Continue Reading Jimmy Armfield CBE – RIP

Involving voluntary, community and faith organisations in conversations about primary care for the future and understanding the Lancashire and South Cumbria STP

Healthwatch Lancashire and Healthwatch Blackpool are bringing together the Sustainability and Transformation Partnership, known locally as Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria, and voluntary, community and faith organisations to an event to raise the understanding of changes in health and care across Lancashire and South Cumbria and to be part of a conversation about setting the… Continue Reading Involving voluntary, community and faith organisations in conversations about primary care for the future and understanding the Lancashire and South Cumbria STP

The 93 year-old Blackpool great-grandma supporting local patients

  A 93 year-old great-grandma from Blackpool,has been hailed as a ‘star’ for supporting local patients. Joan Briggs, who was born on Layton Road, helps provide knitted blankets, purses and twiddle muffs -that provide stimulation for dementia patients – for Blackpool Victoria Hospital. As a member of the Central Library’s monthly ‘Help Knit a Lifesaver’… Continue Reading The 93 year-old Blackpool great-grandma supporting local patients