A FYLDE coast nurse is putting his best foot forward to raise money for patients at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Gareth Burns, who works on ward 10 at the hospital is running the New York Marathon in November and has set himself a target of £2,500 to help patients It is the first time he has… Continue Reading Fylde coast nurse gets ready for New York marathon fundraiser
Cancer survivors and photography enthusiasts are being asked to focus on a new competition to help support patients diagnosed with cancer. The Fylde coast’s ‘living with and beyond cancer’ team based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital is launching a photography competition with the aim of making a 2019 calendar for cancer patients. The calendar will provide… Continue Reading Photographers asked to give it their best shot for calendar competition
The views of NHS Hearing Aid users are being sought by CCGs across Lancashire and South Cumbria. The views and experiences of NHS hearing aid users with age related hearing loss, over 50 years of age, are being sought to help understand what NHS hearing aid services are like locally and to help improve them.… Continue Reading NHS seeks views of NHS hearing aid users
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed a new member of the chaplaincy team. Catholic priest, Father Andrew Dawson, was a school chaplain before making the move to a hospital setting. Andrew worked at Our Lady’s Catholic College in Lancaster for many years after a background in supporting adults. He said: “Working in a… Continue Reading Trust welcomes new priest
Thousands of people joined the Fylde Coast NHS and ice skating star Daniel Whiston to jump into the Guinness World Record books this weekend. 1,696 people turned out to break the world record for the most people performing jumping jacks simultaneously which was achieved by NHS Fitter Fylde Coast with Daniel Whiston in Lytham on 21… Continue Reading Thousands jump into the Guinness World Record books
Trust Health Visitors provided locals with advice and sun care products alongside the Healthier Fleetwood campaign. Many visitors and local residents attend Fleetwood’s annual Tram Sunday and the team set up an information stand which had leaflets, healthcare professionals and Sun cream products for families to test. Health Visitor, Sarah Sutcliffe said: “We decided to… Continue Reading Health Visitors promote sun awareness in community
Congratulations to UNISON Learning Representatives, Jane Eyre and Bev Herring who have won an award for their work to support numeracy learning to the staff working at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals for the second year in a row. The campaign, which is in partnership with National Numeracy, has been running since 2016 and has helped many… Continue Reading UNISON Learning Reps win award for second year
Critical Care Outreach Practitioner, Leigh Crawford, is striving to support displaced individuals and families from warn torn backgrounds by sending over donations to refugee camps. Leigh sends donation packs to those less fortunate than most of us and she has been very determined to give something back to those who are in desperate need of… Continue Reading Leigh backs ‘Care4Calais’ Campaign
The Trust held an event to recognise and commend the tireless work from the volunteers at the hospital. A special recognition event was held in the Restaurant for the volunteers who were all treated to a buffet lunch and certificates presented by Chief Executive Wendy Swift and Chairman, Pearse Butler along with Non Executive Director,… Continue Reading Trust recognises work of volunteers
ONE of Blackpool’s biggest stars has helped celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. International singing sensation, Joe Longthorne MBE, was at the hospital to open a new book bench and reveal a new history wall on the Whinney Heys site last week. He said: “It is a wonderful honour to be able… Continue Reading Singing star’s support for Blackpool NHS70 celebrations