Category Archives: Press Releases

A team which helps children and adolescents to cope with mental health problems has been shortlisted for two Nursing Times Awards. The Child and Adolescent Support and Help Enhanced Response (CASHER) team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is shortlisted in the ‘Child and Adolescent Services’ and the ‘Nursing in Mental Health’ categories. Now… Continue Reading Double delight for children’s mental health team in Nursing Times Awards

Biomedical scientists at Blackpool Victoria Hospital highlighted their work as part of a national event. The Trust’s Communications team used social media to promote the work of the Biomedical Sciences teams throughout Biomedical Sciences Day. Joanne Sharples, Cellular Pathology Manager for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “The pathology staff were all really enthusiastic… Continue Reading Biomedical Sciences highlighted during day of awareness at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

People affected by cancer are being encouraged to contact a new member of the Cancer Services team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Hannah McKearnen, 25, from Lytham, wants to hear from as many patients, carers and families as possible to invite them to get involved in co-producing future services and events. Hannah, who… Continue Reading Hannah wants to hear from everyone affected by cancer

A national survey has shown that cancer patients feel there has been an improvement in the care offered by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and its partner organisations. As part of the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey, people were asked a range of questions such as whether they were getting their cancer tests at… Continue Reading Health Trust and partners encouraged to see improvements being made in cancer patients’ experience

Two Blackpool youngsters braved the toughest of conditions to raise money for charity in memory of their late stepfather who died at the age of just 39. Brayden Camm, 13, and his nine-year-old sister Libby took part in a Junior Tough Mudder extreme assault course event near Lancaster and raised more than £1,200 in memory… Continue Reading Youngsters raise more than £1,000 in memory of late stepfather

A famous artist’s work has transformed the Adolescent Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital from a drab clinical space to an inspirational environment for young patients. Charlotte Reed, who has produced many books and posts inspirational quotes every day on Facebook and Twitter, was delighted to be able to support the unit with her creations. Charlotte’s… Continue Reading Famous artist’s work brightens up Blackpool hospital’s Adolescent Unit