As part of our #MyBTH campaign, we are highlighting individuals, teams or services that have an important role within the Trust, but who are not often heard of or understood. Here we look at the role of Hospital Playworkers… The title Hospital Play Specialist was coined in the 1970s to define to the role of… Continue Reading Spotlight on Hospital Play Specialists – #MyBTH
THE Trust’s simulation and skills unit features in a new book about learning through simulation practice in healthcare. Mike Dickinson, clinical skills and simulation manager was heavily involved in the publication of the “How To’’ book from his experiences in Preston and Blackpool hospitals. Mike said: “This is the first book I have had involvement… Continue Reading Trust plays a major role in new education book
A BLACKPOOL Victoria Hospital Charge Nurse has just completed an epic trek in the name of charity. Luke Sumner, who works on the Cardiac Intensive Treatment Unit (CITU), embarked on a five day trek in the Grand Canyon to raise money for Blue Skies Hospital Fund, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s charity, Luke, and other… Continue Reading Luke completes adventure of a lifetime for hospital charity
Physician Associate (PA) students and members of staff involved in the programme at UCLAN participated in a Grand Round presentation to draw awareness to the developing role. The Grand Round was set up to highlight the role of the Physician Associate (PA) students at the Trust. We welcomed our second cohort of first year students… Continue Reading Grand round hosts a range of speakers
Blackpool Victoria Hospital is hosting its first open day to promote its maternity services. The open day, called Maternity Live, will see experts come together in one place to provide a huge array of advice and guidance for young parents, mums to be and those seeking more information about the services on offer covering pregnancy… Continue Reading A ‘bump’er day being held at Blackpool birthing centre
GET ready for the Flu Vaccination season! The vaccination schedule began on October 2 and has got off to a flying start! This year, the southern hemisphere has been hit hard by the flu virus. Luckily, the vaccination for the coming season combats the H3N2 strain which has been causing the problem. The flu vaccination… Continue Reading Get ready for staff #flu vaccination season!
As part of our #MyBTH campaign, we are highlighting individuals, teams or services that have an important role within the Trust, but who are not often heard of or understood. Here we look at the TELECOMMUNICATIONS department… Based in a small office on the first floor of the main corridor at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, is… Continue Reading Spotlight on the Trust’s Telecommunications department – #MyBTH
Fylde coast residents will be able to find local health, social and community services information within the click of a button thanks to the launch of new, unique local directory. The new FYi Directory, which has been developed jointly by the local NHS organisations and councils across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre provides a comprehensive list… Continue Reading Doctor urges everyone to check out new directory of health services for Fylde coast
There will be huge benefits to joining a new gardening group launched by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, according to a former cancer patient. Phil Hadgraft from Cleveleys says the Willow Garden Project helped him to recover and regain a sense of wellbeing after cancer treatment at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The Trust’s new gardening… Continue Reading New gardening club will have many benefits for Fylde coast cancer patients
“My saviour”, is how singer Linda Nolan has described a nurse who helped her through her cancer treatment at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Linda has had a close association with the hospital and its staff since being diagnosed with cancer in 2006. The former member of The Nolans, who lives in Blackpool, recently told her moving… Continue Reading Nolan sister from Blackpool tells story of ‘saviour’ nurse on Loose Women TV show