“When I suffered the loss of my parents, I felt an immense sense of loneliness and loss.” This was the experience of Terry Farricker who turned his grief into a passion for helping others and tells his story to mark National Grief Awareness Week. The week is a national campaign designed to raise awareness… Continue Reading How receiving grief counselling inspired me to become a counsellor
A four-bedroom house has opened at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals to give blood cancer patients home from home accommodation instead of long hospital admissions. Rosemere House, which is in a quiet residential road near Blackpool Victoria Hospital, has a mix of double and single ensuite rooms, a large lounge and relaxation area and even a kitchen… Continue Reading Blood cancer patients to receive home from home accommodation in Blackpool
To prevent an illness becoming an emergency, the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is reminding the public how to make the most of the health services available. With the NHS being much busier during the winter months, the public are being urged to ensure they’re using the right service for them. GP practices… Continue Reading Supporting the NHS by using the right health service
This weekend sees the start of National Grief Awareness Week – seven days packed with activities across the Fylde coast to promote the support available to people living with grief. The campaign, organised by The Good Grief Trust, runs from 2nd– 8th December, and Blackpool’s efforts have already been praised by the charity’s ambassador and… Continue Reading National Grief Awareness Week events
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals has taken another step in its commitment to fighting HIV, by signing up to a national initiative which aims to eradicate the virus and improve support, testing and treatment. The Trust was one of a number of local service providers in Blackpool to commit to join the Fast Track Cities Initiative, a… Continue Reading Blackpool Teaching Hospitals continues its commitment to fighting HIV
Forecasters are expecting temperatures in the region to drop from 6pm tonight until Tuesday as an amber weather alert has been issued across the whole of the north west. Children, older people and other vulnerable groups can be particularly at risk in colder temperatures, while people with long-term health conditions, such as respiratory and heart… Continue Reading Public urged to stay safe and keep warm as cold weather alert issued
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals nurse Victor Quiatchon meets the King at Buckingham Palace during birthday event for international nurses. Victor Quiatchon, an advanced critical care practitioner (ACCP) at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, was one of 25 international nurses from the North West to be invited to meet His Majesty King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday (14… Continue Reading Victor Quiatchon meets the King
As people get older it’s not unusual that they become unsteady on their feet and even though falling is quite common it can lead to serious injury and affect confidence. There are a lot of things that can be done to tackle this, including simple at-home exercises and making home adaptations. Dr David Levy, medical… Continue Reading The importance of preventing a fall and avoiding serious injury
The critical incident declared last Monday night after flooding was discovered in the Women’s and Children’s unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital has now formally been stood down. The building was subsequently evacuated of both patients and services whilst essential repairs were carried out. It was fully restored on Monday and is now fully operational again.… Continue Reading Critical incident at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals formally stood down
Take charge of your health – that is the message from NHS chiefs this Self Care Week. Staying active, checking your medication and knowing how to treat common illnesses yourself are just some of the little things we can all do to prevent health and wellbeing issues getting to the point of needing medical help.… Continue Reading Put yourself first by hitting the self-care button this week