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Second Butterfly Ball being held to help patients with dementia

A charity evening is being held this December, following its success last year. The Butterfly Ball is being organised by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust nurse and Dementia Champion, Francesca Maria Chiappe Hall and Clinical Change Facilitator, Andrew Goacher. The proceeds from the event will go to the Trust’s charity, Blue Skies Hospitals Fund… Continue Reading Second Butterfly Ball being held to help patients with dementia

New health information directory launched for Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre residents

The FYi directory is a new and unique information resource for people and professionals across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. It brings together information about a wide range of local health and council services, community clubs, social groups, wellbeing activities and events into one comprehensive source. We know from previously listening to you that it is… Continue Reading New health information directory launched for Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre residents

Fylde coast cardiac surgeon receives worldwide recognition for state of the art operation

A surgeon’s pioneering work is attracting the attention of clinicians from across the world. Dr Scott Gall, a Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, has become known as an expert across the world on laser ablation surgery to treat abnormal heart rhythms. And this week Dr Sanjay… Continue Reading Fylde coast cardiac surgeon receives worldwide recognition for state of the art operation

Spotlight on the Trust’s Specialist Bereavement Nurse

As part of our #MyBTH campaign, we are highlighting individuals, teams or services that have an important role within the Trust, but who are not often heard of or understood. Here we look at the Specialist Bereavement Nurse, Megan Murray… Created from the feedback received from bereaved families, maternity staff and local GPs, the post… Continue Reading Spotlight on the Trust’s Specialist Bereavement Nurse

Evening and weekend GP appointments available across Fylde coast

People living on the Fylde coast can now see a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional seven days a week thanks to a new service. Anyone registered with a Blackpool, Fylde or Wyre doctor is now able to make an appointment in the evening and at weekends. These additional appointment times are booked by calling… Continue Reading Evening and weekend GP appointments available across Fylde coast

Mum says thanks to Blackpool A&E team for helping chronically ill son to have first holiday in nine years

A mum who works as a healthcare assistant was “overwhelmed” when her colleagues in the Emergency Department rallied round to help her chronically unwell son to go on a special holiday. Jo Mahon’s 25-year-old son Connor has cystic fibrosis – a chronic medical condition affecting the lungs – and when he was about to go… Continue Reading Mum says thanks to Blackpool A&E team for helping chronically ill son to have first holiday in nine years

A Grand expedition to raise cash for hospital charity

A Blackpool Victoria Hospital nurse is about to embark on a gruelling trek, all in the name of charity. Luke Sumner, a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse, will be trekking the Grand Canyon for five days to raise money for the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust charity, Blue Skies Hospitals Fund. Luke will… Continue Reading A Grand expedition to raise cash for hospital charity

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust welcomes new Governors

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced the results of its latest round of Governor elections. This election was to fill seats due to vacancies or terms of office ending in the following public constituencies: Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and Lancashire & Cumbria and in the following staff constituencies: Medical & Dental, Nursing & Midwifery… Continue Reading Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust welcomes new Governors

Liverpool Medical Students welcomed to Trust

THE Trust has welcomed new undergraduate medical students from Liverpool University. The students, a mixture of fourth and fifth year scholars, recently had their induction to the trust The students will be at Blackpool on placements across the hospital, developing their clinical skills with patients and working under their clinical supervisors. The Trust is welcoming… Continue Reading Liverpool Medical Students welcomed to Trust

Foundation Year doctors go on an adventure!

Foundation Year doctors had a day of activities at the Village Hotel to develop their teamwork skills and get to know their peers better. The day is for the trainees to work on non-clinical issues, including leadership, team-building and resilience that are vital in a clinical setting. The off-site venue provides a break from the… Continue Reading Foundation Year doctors go on an adventure!