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Fylde coast heath trust contributes to award-winning research project

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust contributed to a national research project that won a prestigious British Medical Journal (BMJ) award. The Trust’s Research and Development team worked on the study which looked at the value of using certain antibiotics for patients with asthma. Researchers from the Trust contributed to the study which was led… Continue Reading Fylde coast heath trust contributes to award-winning research project

Second Fylde Coast Dementia Hub held at Clifton Hospital

EVENTS have been taking place around Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as part of Dementia Awareness Week. Last Thursday, comic Bobby Ball open the Fylde Coast Dementia Hub at Clifton Hospital, Ward 1. His emotional speech had him, and the crowd, in tears as he spoke about his mother who had Alzheimer’s. He said:… Continue Reading Second Fylde Coast Dementia Hub held at Clifton Hospital

Blackpool Victoria’s Dementia Awareness Day was a 1950s hit

Dementia awareness events have been taking place around Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Last Friday, Blackpool Victoria Hospital played host to their third Dementia Awareness Day, this time with a 1950s theme. The event was opened by record-breaking AFC striker, Danny Rowe following a speech by non-executive director Mark Cullinan and before a 1950s… Continue Reading Blackpool Victoria’s Dementia Awareness Day was a 1950s hit

Bank Holiday opening times for local health services

As the upcoming bank holiday weekend means more people will be out and about enjoying the extra free time in the garden, park or beach health officials are reminding people to stay safe and make sure they use the correct medical services if they need them. Bank holidays are notoriously busy for health services as… Continue Reading Bank Holiday opening times for local health services

Important message regarding blood donation following terrorist attack in Manchester

Cyber attack update – Statement for patients and the public

Statement from Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Blackpool Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Fylde and Wyre CCG The NHS in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre would like to thank local people for their support and understanding during what has been a challenging time for services in the area. We would also like people to… Continue Reading Cyber attack update – Statement for patients and the public

Fylde coast team up for national health award

A Fylde coast health team has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. The Extensive Care team has been put forward in the workforce efficiency category of this year’s Health Service Journal Value in Healthcare Awards. The team, made up a wide range of healthcare workers from Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, was nominated… Continue Reading Fylde coast team up for national health award

Preceptorship project encouraging excellence in nursing is first in country to be accredited

Nurses in the early stages of their careers are being given a welcome boost by a pioneering programme at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Set up and led by Eleanor McManus, the Trust’s new Career Transformation, Engagement and Development Manager, the Preceptorship programme aims to help nurses gain skills quickly and effectively. Every health… Continue Reading Preceptorship project encouraging excellence in nursing is first in country to be accredited

Message for people using Lancashire Sexual Health Service

The Trust’s Sexual Health Services team is currently unable to text patients to confirm appointments. Please attend your appointments regardless of whether you receive a text message. There will also be a delay in sending out results, but patients who need to be contacted regarding their results will be. http://lancashiresexualhealth.nhs.uk/

Join us for our Dementia Awareness Days!

Don’t forget to join us at our events this week as part of #DAW2017 #DementiaAwarenessWeek! Tomorrow, May 18, Clifton Hospital will be hosting the latest Fylde Coast Dementia Hub, 10am-3pm. The event will be opened by comic and actor Bobby Ball and there will be a host of services offering help and advice. Blackpool Victoria… Continue Reading Join us for our Dementia Awareness Days!