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It’s back to the Future for gene researchers at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Researchers are looking for participants for a ground-breaking genetics study at Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s Clinical Research Centre. Research nurses, Giovanni Cucinotta and Alex Maley, promoted the ‘Future Initiative’ study at the hospital on August 9 by getting into character as ‘Doc’ and ‘Marty’ from the movie ‘Back to the Future’. They managed to sign up… Continue Reading It’s back to the Future for gene researchers at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Famous artist’s work brightens up Blackpool hospital’s Adolescent Unit

A famous artist’s work has transformed the Adolescent Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital from a drab clinical space to an inspirational environment for young patients. Charlotte Reed, who has produced many books and posts inspirational quotes every day on Facebook and Twitter, was delighted to be able to support the unit with her creations. Charlotte’s… Continue Reading Famous artist’s work brightens up Blackpool hospital’s Adolescent Unit

Local lady thanks Cardiac Centre with cheque for Blue Skies’ Fund

BLACKPOOL nonagenarian Vera Ashton, has thanked the Lancashire Cardiac Centre for the wonderful care she received. And to show her gratitude, the 92-year-old, gave a generous donation to the Trust charity, Blue Skies Hospitals Fund for the Hearts of Gold Fund that supports cardiac patients. Now Vera is looking forward to a Mediterranean cruise with… Continue Reading Local lady thanks Cardiac Centre with cheque for Blue Skies’ Fund

Mums, families and staff get together to promote breastfeeding at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Families gathered at Blackpool Victoria Hospital to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and to take part in an annual international event called the ‘Global Big Latch On’. The hospital’s event was intended to bring together some of the supporters of breastfeeding in the town and to raise awareness of breastfeeding, encourage the formation of support networks… Continue Reading Mums, families and staff get together to promote breastfeeding at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Trust welcomes new junior doctors

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed its new Foundation Year trainee doctors. The junior doctors, who have just graduated from medical school, are starting their Foundation Programme at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The trainee doctors begin their period of mandatory shadowing on July 31, which gives them the opportunity to shadow the current Foundation… Continue Reading Trust welcomes new junior doctors

Trust charity’s Samsung tablet donations help with surgery skills

Junior doctors and consultants are honing their surgical skills on new Samsung Galaxy tablets thanks a health trust’s charity. The electronic tablets, which are used when medics are working on their hand-eye coordination skills, have been supplied by the Blue Skies Hospitals Fund – the charity of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Mark Hatch,… Continue Reading Trust charity’s Samsung tablet donations help with surgery skills