Everyone is hoping for good weather for the bank holiday but if you become unwell for any reason it’s good to know what’s open over the weekend and which services to use to get the best care. Bank holidays are notoriously busy for health services as GP practices are closed for the day and people… Continue Reading You won’t be without care this bank holiday
Staff of a revolutionary Fylde coast health service are celebrating after receiving news that their hard work has been shortlisted for two top national awards. The community based Extensive Care service, which was set up as the first of its kind for local health services back in 2015, provides dedicated support for local people… Continue Reading Revolutionary community service shortlisted for top gongs
CLIFTON Hospital’s Ward 1 has celebrated it’s fourth birthday. And marking the occasion, they also welcomed judges as part of St Annes In Bloom who came to assess their special dementia garden. Guests included the Mayor and Mayoress of Fylde, John and Geraldine Singleton, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Chief Executive, Wendy Swift… Continue Reading Clifton Hospital celebrates a blooming good birthday
It has been a summer of fundraising and community events for the children’s diabetes team from Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The events supported by the team included a walk with JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund) in Stanley Park in Blackpool on June 11, a golf day with the Bamber family at the De Vere Village Hotel… Continue Reading Health Trust’s children’s diabetes team supports charities and community
A team which helps children and adolescents to cope with mental health problems has been shortlisted for two Nursing Times Awards. The Child and Adolescent Support and Help Enhanced Response (CASHER) team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is shortlisted in the ‘Child and Adolescent Services’ and the ‘Nursing in Mental Health’ categories. Now… Continue Reading Double delight for children’s mental health team in Nursing Times Awards
Biomedical scientists at Blackpool Victoria Hospital highlighted their work as part of a national event. The Trust’s Communications team used social media to promote the work of the Biomedical Sciences teams throughout Biomedical Sciences Day. Joanne Sharples, Cellular Pathology Manager for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “The pathology staff were all really enthusiastic… Continue Reading Biomedical Sciences highlighted during day of awareness at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
People affected by cancer are being encouraged to contact a new member of the Cancer Services team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Hannah McKearnen, 25, from Lytham, wants to hear from as many patients, carers and families as possible to invite them to get involved in co-producing future services and events. Hannah, who… Continue Reading Hannah wants to hear from everyone affected by cancer
A national survey has shown that cancer patients feel there has been an improvement in the care offered by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and its partner organisations. As part of the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey, people were asked a range of questions such as whether they were getting their cancer tests at… Continue Reading Health Trust and partners encouraged to see improvements being made in cancer patients’ experience
Two Blackpool youngsters braved the toughest of conditions to raise money for charity in memory of their late stepfather who died at the age of just 39. Brayden Camm, 13, and his nine-year-old sister Libby took part in a Junior Tough Mudder extreme assault course event near Lancaster and raised more than £1,200 in memory… Continue Reading Youngsters raise more than £1,000 in memory of late stepfather