An annual service to remember lost loved ones at Christmas has raised nearly £2,500 to support bereavement care for those who need it. The Tree of Lights Service took place at the beginning of December at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, and included the lighting of candles in remembrance of those who are no longer with us,… Continue Reading Remembrance event supports Bereavement Care
Patients suffering cardiac problems at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have been treated to a selection of hampers thanks to grateful patient Sufyan Patel. Sufyan, 41, suffered a heart attack at the beginning of December and was a patient at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre for four days. During that time he noticed some patients didn’t receive regular… Continue Reading Grateful patient says thanks with Christmas hampers
Chief Executive, Gary Doherty, is to leave Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to take up a post in Wales. Mr Doherty, who joined the Blackpool Trust in 2013 has been appointed Chief Executive at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Chairman of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Ian Johnson, said: “During his time at… Continue Reading Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Chief Executive to leave
Premature babies on the Neonatal Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital will each receive a special present from Blackpool Mothers’ Union on Christmas Day. Members of the Mothers Union’ have been knitting clothes and blankets since September and the items were presented to staff on the unit on Monday, December 21. Sylvia Guise and Enid Nutland… Continue Reading Mothers’ Union knitters make special Christmas presents for babies
It’s that time of year again … Christmas Jumper Day. This year it’s in aid of Blue Skies Hospitals Fund so we can provide even better care for our patients. If you’ve come to work today in a cheesey Christmas creation why not join us for a photograph in the main reception at Blackpool Victoria… Continue Reading Christmas Jumper Day raises hospital charity funds
It’s not every day that a superhero turns up to brighten your day, so when they do they’re bound to turn heads. That’s what happened when Captain America, Iron Man, Spiderman and Alice in Wonderland arrived at Blackpool Victoria Hospital to bring presents to children who are being treated there. The visit was organised… Continue Reading Superheroes make children’s day
Charitable knitters from around Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre have come together for a Christmas treat from Blackpool hospital. The ever growing community of twiddle pocket knitters who provide woollen comforters to Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to help with patients with dementia were invited for a special Christmas get together. They were treated to… Continue Reading Christmas party for hospital knitters
Members of staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have been praised for supporting lonely and impoverished patients this Christmas. Staff and visitors donated food and blankets at a stall run by the Patient Experience Team and Blackpool Salvation Army at the hospital on Tuesday, December 15. Donations will continue to be made through the Patient Experience… Continue Reading Hospital helps lonely and low income patients at Christmas
CHRISTMAS came early for patients at Blackpool Victoria Hospital when Blackpool FC players made their annual trip to the children’s ward. Star players, including skipper David Ferguson and goalkeeper Colin Doyle, spent the afternoon touring the ward handing out toys and goodies to young fans on the wards and in day clinics. Ferguson said the… Continue Reading Blackpool FC players bring festive cheer to the children’s wards at Blackpool Victoria
Donations of food and bedding are being sought for patients who live alone and are on a low income this Christmas. Tomorrow (Tuesday, December 15) from 11am to 2.30pm staff will be collecting food and blankets on behalf of The Salvation Army. The collection is being organised by the Patient Experience Team at Blackpool Victoria… Continue Reading Help us to help lonely and underprivileged patients this Christmas