Life-saving quality improvement project in running for two national awards 

The team behind a project to prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is now in the running for two national awards.  Needlessly lengthy hospital stays, increased disease burden, and even death is linked to HAP and cases at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals were nearly three times the national average.  The project team, led by a multi-disciplinary team of… Continue Reading Life-saving quality improvement project in running for two national awards 

International suicide awareness campaign aims to ‘create hope through action’

World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 takes place this weekend (Sunday 10 September), which sees people across the world taking the opportunity to raise awareness and consider the impact of suicide in our communities. The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria, along with local authority partners and the third sector, are coming together to encourage everyone… Continue Reading International suicide awareness campaign aims to ‘create hope through action’

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Local NHS backs nationwide campaign to get people checking their blood pressure regularly

NHS organisations in Lancashire and South Cumbria are supporting the nationwide event, organised by Blood Pressure UK, which aims to raise awareness around the dangers of high blood pressure – also known as hypertension. Dr Ranjit More, Lancashire and South Cumbria Cardiac Network clinical lead, is encouraging people to get their blood pressure checked to… Continue Reading Local NHS backs nationwide campaign to get people checking their blood pressure regularly

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‘My Green Spaces’ photo exhibition supports young people’s wellbeing

Young people from across Blackpool have got behind the lens to create a uniquely personal photo exhibition which is currently on display at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in the entrance area. ‘My Green Spaces’ captures the reflections of Blackpool Boys and Girls Club members to express what green spaces means to them. The Club was established… Continue Reading ‘My Green Spaces’ photo exhibition supports young people’s wellbeing

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Three teams shortlisted in national health awards

Congratulations to three Blackpool Teaching Hospitals teams who have been shortlisted in the prestigious 2023 HSJ Awards. Two teams were successful in the Patient Safety Award category. They are “Preventing hospital acquired pneumonia: introducing the COUGH care bundle” submitted by project lead Jessica Murphy and “Reducing pressure ulcer through proactive working” submitted by Faye Burke,… Continue Reading Three teams shortlisted in national health awards