Keane Phillips is a highly intelligent 10-year-old who has become one of Blackpool’s first book millionaires, despite having Aspergers. Life has not been easy for Keane and his family who have worked tirelessly to ensure the absolute best for their child. And now mum Kerry and dad Shayne are delighted that Keane has beaten all… Continue Reading Keane breaks the barriers to become a word millionaire
BLACKPOOL nurses are on a mission to improve critical care for children. And because of their determination to provide excellent training to health staff, Blackpool is one of the very few areas that cares for children in adult ITU units. The Practice Development (PD) Team from Paediatrics and Adult Intensive Care, have devised a training… Continue Reading Blackpool mission to help critically ill children
Radio Wave Breakfast Presenters, Hayley Kay and Scott Gallagher, brought Halloween to children at Blackpool Victoria Hospital today. And our young patients were delighted to see them – and the sweet treats the radio duo brought with them. Ollie Burnell had been looking forward to the visit all morning. The seven-year-old Layton Primary pupil broke… Continue Reading Radio presenters bring Halloween smiles
People living across the Fylde coast have been urged to celebrate Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night safely this year. Figures show 545 attendances to A&Es across England between 29 October and 12 November last year were as a result of fireworks. Speaking on behalf of the Fylde coast NHS, Thornton GP Dr Tony Naughton, clinical chief… Continue Reading Celebrate with safety this Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night
Our fabulous fundraisers Ruth Boardman and Rena Shanahan were interviewed by BBC Radio Lancashire’s Nishma Hindocha yesterday about their two year journey to raise more than £60,000 to buy a new Faxitron Biovision machine which will aid breast cancer care. You can listen to the interview here:
November 18-25 is National HIV Testing Week. Our dedicated team are inviting everyone to take a free HIV test in two events to be held on the mezzanine at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. There will be lots of advice and information available plus give- aways including pens, key-rings and red ribbons. One of the organisers of… Continue Reading Get free and confidential HIV tests this November at special events
PEOPLE affected by cancer across the Fylde coast are being invited to a special Christmas crafts workshop in Fleetwood. The workshop, taking place at the Willow Garden at Fleetwood Cricket Club on Wednesday, November 15, is there to give those affected by cancer some early Christmas cheer. Those who attend the event, which takes place… Continue Reading Fylde coast cancer patients invited to learn new Christmas crafts
THE long awaited flu video is ready to view! This year, we are going to the ‘Fluvies’ in a homage to classic film scenes but with a flu twist! The team have taken ten scenes and have replaced their actors with our flu stars…How many do you recognise? View here http://bit.ly/2zvX9Ff Remember, the flu video is… Continue Reading Here’s this year’s flu video made by the staff, for the staff
Are you ready for Fab Change Week? Everyone and anyone can choose to make the NHS, primary care and social care better and today, our staff have been pledging just that! Fab Change Week is a grassroots movement that asks anyone who engages with the NHS, primary care and social care, to make a change… Continue Reading Hospital staff make pledges for #FabChangeWeek
Adult Speech and Language Therapists joined forces with The Stroke Association to raise awareness and raise charity funds. Staff, visitors and patients were treated to cakes and information from the Speech and Language Therapy team working at the Trust at a special event on the mezzanine at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Nicola Wilson, a Speech and… Continue Reading Speech and Language Therapists show support for The Stroke Association