#TheGreatBTHKnit is nearing its completion. We have received more than 22,000 poppies and still have more on the way. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been kind enough to take part. Don’t worry, we also have another exciting project on the way which we will reveal in due course. Here are some dates for your… Continue Reading #TheGreatBTHKnit contributors – dates for your diary
Clifton Hospital has celebrated it’s 30th birthday with a special party. Staff, visitors, patients and guests joined in the fun, which included a tombola, raffle, cake stall, DJ and a collection of vintage photos taken over the past 30 years. The dining room, ran by Atlas BFW Management, served homemade scones and gave out birthday… Continue Reading Clifton Hospital celebrates 30th birthday with special event
Parents have been urged to be prepared in case children pick up illnesses after returning to school. A leading local GP has said having a well-stocked medicine cabinet and knowing how to treat common ailments in children is the best way to avoid doctors’ appointments. Colds, upset stomachs and minor cuts and bruises spread easily… Continue Reading Back to school bugs are easier to fight than you might think
Blackpool Victoria Hospital is to mark the centenary of World War 1 with a unique memorial – and wants your help to make it even more special. From October 26 there will be an innovative interactive art installation, The Poppy Memorial, which will be housed in the main entrance at the Hospital to mark 100… Continue Reading Fylde coast hospitals launch WW1 Centenary event – please join us
FAMILIES across the Fylde coast are being encouraged to talk about organ donation by NHS Blood and Transplant. The body is urging more people to tell their families that they want to save lives through donation during Organ Donation Week. Over the past year, 30 people in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre have had their lives saved… Continue Reading Fylde coast residents urged to talk about organ donation
AS part of Clifton Hospital’s 30th anniversary celebrations, we are highlighting the long service staff who have been part of the hospital’s history. Here we feature Health Care Assistant, Shirley Collins who has worked in the role for 34 years… Shirley Collins is originally from Bury, but has lived in Blackpool for 43 years. She… Continue Reading Clifton at 30 – Staff stories
AS part of Clifton Hospital’s 30th anniversary celebrations, we are highlighting the long service staff who have been part of the hospital’s history. Here we feature Volunteer Barry Evans who has been playing the piano on the wards at Clifton since 2003… 75 year old Barry Evans is a well-known face at Clifton Hospital. For… Continue Reading Clifton at 30 – staff stories
CARDIAC experts in Blackpool are giving medical students a unique insight into their roles. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering young medics the chance to experience surgery from expert doctors with students from local universities given the opportunity to spend a week under a consultant’s wing to experience at first-hand what cardiothoracic… Continue Reading Lancashire Cardiac Centre offers junior medical students exposure into surgery
MEMBERS of the public are invited to attend a free presentation on Organ Donation the latest health seminar for members of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Lee Coulthard, Organ Donation Specialist Nurse and organ donation champion, Jo Haythornthwaite, will host a seminar entitled Organ Donation – The Truth and the Myths on Tuesday, September 4,… Continue Reading Invitation to attend a free health seminar on Organ Donation at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Your GP practice might be closed this bank holiday Monday but you will still be able to pre-book a GP appointment if you need one as well as accessing a range of other health services. Bank holidays are notoriously busy for health services as GP practices are closed for the day and people aren’t sure… Continue Reading You won’t be without care this bank holiday