As May Bank holiday means more people will be out and about enjoying the extra free time in the garden, park or beach health officials are reminding people to stay safe and make sure they use the correct medical services if they need them. Bank holidays are notoriously busy for health services as GP practices… Continue Reading Bank Holiday opening times for walk-in centres and pharmacies
A mum and daughter team from Fleetwood are raising funds for a new day room for patients on the Stroke Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Kimberley Fisher, who works as a healthcare assistant (HCA) and is a student at the hospital, said they were raising money as her grandmother, Harriet Frith, was being cared for… Continue Reading Dynamic mum and daughter duo shed weight in aid of hospital stroke unit
A little girl who was given a teddy bear when she ended up in hospital after breaking her arm, was distraught when she lost her furry friend. But there was a happy ending when A&E staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital presented her with a new bear. Emma Sanders, 4, from Freckleton, first attended A&E in… Continue Reading Hospital ensures happy ending for little girl who lost her favourite teddy
CLIFTON Hospital has a new team that is bridging the gap between hospital and home for patients. The Clifton Outreach Support Team (COST) is the first service of its kind across the Fylde Coast and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It was implemented as a pilot in December 2016 and has demonstrated successful outcomes… Continue Reading A pioneering new team for Clifton Hospital
Are you a dementia carer? You can help the Trust to take it’s John’s Campaign plan forward by attending a public meeting at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on May 8, from 3pm. In the meeting there will be an opportunity for you to share your personal experience of open visiting times with the rest of the participants… Continue Reading Are you a dementia carer? We would welcome your views at our public meeting
For the first time in its 29 year history, the wards at Clifton Hospital have introduced the Advanced Practitioner role. Advanced Practitioners are registered Health Care Professionals who have acquired the expert knowledge base, complex decision-making skills and clinical competencies for expanded practice. Registered Nurse, Lisa Hall and Physiotherapist Danielle Eastwood, have been employed to… Continue Reading Clifton Hospital introduces brand new roles
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wants you to help it shape the future. The Trust is seeking candidates for nine Public Governor positions across the area and wants to hear from as many people as possible who are interested in having their say on how healthcare should be provided locally. The elections will be… Continue Reading How YOU can play a part in the future of our Trust
A BLACKPOOL man is fulfilling a long term wish and helping a local charity at the same time. Craig Holland, 53, a Technical Manager with the Glasdon Group, will be descending over 3,100 feet into the Grand Canyon on a trek to raise money for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s charity, Blue Skies Hospital Fund.… Continue Reading Craig’s Grand Trek for hospital charity
Volunteers from the local branch of the Parkinson’s UK charity held special awareness events at Blackpool Victoria Hospital this week. Members of the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre branch of Parkinson’s UK were on hand to talk to patients, visitors and staff to give advice about the condition and also highlight the support available for those… Continue Reading Parkinson’s disease volunteers raise awareness at Blackpool hospital
A national campaign to help carers of people living with dementia is being backed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust John’s Campaign is a nationwide initiative seeking improved access to hospital wards for carers. The campaign was founded in 2014 after the death of Dr John Gerrard. John was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and during… Continue Reading Trust supports national dementia initiative and needs your views