Blackpool charge nurse, Robert Foster is a bit of an adrenalin addict. He’s a keen mountain biker who loves down-hill and enduro racing. But he wanted to come out of his comfort zone and do something to raise money for Breast Cancer care. And despite never having ridden a bike on the road, Robert has… Continue Reading 120 mile challenge for Blackpool critical care nurse
Do you ever get out of breath doing the things you used to be able to do? If the answer is ‘yes’, doctors on the Fylde coast say it could be a sign of lung disease, heart disease or even cancer. Medical professionals say identifying conditions early makes them more treatable so anyone who is… Continue Reading Doctors urge Fylde coast patients to seek help for respiratory problems
Three slightly ‘potty’ characters are welcoming patients and visitors to Fleetwood Hospital. ‘Bill and Ben’ and ‘Little Weed’ have been created by two healthcare assistants in the run-up to Fleetwood’s Scarecrow Festival this Sunday, July 17. Lesley Christian and Deborah Steel, who work for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, have created scarecrows for the… Continue Reading Fleetwood Hospital’s flowerpot scarecrows are bloomin’ marvellous!
Fylde coast residents with long-term conditions will be supported to better manage their own health and care needs thanks to a new tool at the disposal of local healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals on the Fylde coast are among some of the first in the country to benefit from the roll-out of the Patient Activation Measure… Continue Reading Helping Fylde patients manage their health care
The Trust has issued a statement in relation to a national news story this morning relating to a NHS England report on the transfer of Congenital Heart Services from Blackpool. The Trust wants to reassure local patients that the decision only relates to a very small part of the centre’s work and will not have… Continue Reading Statement regarding Cardiac Services
When the Trust sold tickets for the Dementia Raffle back in May, tickets for a local festival were kindly donated as prizes. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Summer Days Festival was recently cancelled leaving the winners without a prize. Luckily, the Trust has some very kind friends who have stepped into the breach and offered… Continue Reading Local performers save prize winners’ day
A doctor and nurse are organising a fundraising event to support Blackpool’s Children’s Ward and to save the lives of children and adults with blood cancer. Louise and Amith Paramel are holding a cake sale, raffle and face painting and balloon modelling stand near the main entrance to raise money for Blue Skies Hospitals… Continue Reading Husband and wife duo’s event could help save lives
A lottery winner whose cousin’s wife survived bowel cancer has donated £10,000 to a support group based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Diana De Gilio, 70, won £1Million on the EuroMillions Mega Friday in May and her first charity gift was presented to the Phoenix Bowel Cancer Support Group for patients from the Fylde coast. Diana’s cousin… Continue Reading Lottery winner’s £10,000 donation to Fylde coast bowel cancer group
A LOCAL stroke survivor officially opened the Sherrington Gardens at Blackpool Teaching Hospital in memory of her daughter. Jean Sherrington was invited to cut the ribbon in the upgraded outdoor space that young members of The Princes’ Trust, the youth charity that helps disadvantaged young people turn their lives around, worked hard to complete.… Continue Reading Stroke Survivor Opens Blackpool Hospital Garden in Daughter’s Memory
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking 13 new governors (eight public and five staff) across the area it covers 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 vacancies are as follows:- Public Constituency… Continue Reading Governor Elections Taking Place at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust