Volunteers from the local branch of the Parkinson’s UK charity held special awareness events at Blackpool Victoria Hospital this week. Members of the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre branch of Parkinson’s UK were on hand to talk to patients, visitors and staff to give advice about the condition and also highlight the support available for those… Continue Reading Parkinson’s disease volunteers raise awareness at Blackpool hospital
A national campaign to help carers of people living with dementia is being backed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust John’s Campaign is a nationwide initiative seeking improved access to hospital wards for carers. The campaign was founded in 2014 after the death of Dr John Gerrard. John was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and during… Continue Reading Trust supports national dementia initiative and needs your views
Health bosses in Fylde and Wyre are encouraging people to use their local Pharmacy+ Clinic to treat minor illnesses this Easter instead of making a GP appointment. Twenty eight pharmacies across Fleetwood, Thornton, Cleveleys, Poulton, Lytham, St Annes, Kirkham, Wesham and Freckleton currently offer the service. A list of pharmacies providing the service can be… Continue Reading Visit your local Pharmacy+ Clinic this Easter
The Hint of Pink breast care charity and the Trust’s Blue Skies Hospitals Fund have benefited from a ‘Choc-a-Bola’ event at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Volunteers from Hint of Pink, which is based at the hospital’s Breast Care Centre, and Blue Skies staff held the fundraising event on the mezzanine at the hospital on Wednesday, April… Continue Reading Blackpool hospital’s charity fundraisers are good eggs
A lorry driver who became gravely ill on the M6 has thanked the heart surgeon who saved him when he was just minutes from death. Douglas Coutts, 51, from Springburn in Glasgow, started to suffer chest pain when he was travelling south on the motorway with a fellow truck driver. At first he thought he… Continue Reading Trucker who nearly died on M6 thanks cardiac centre team
WITH Easter just around the corner, local Doctors are urging residents to think before visiting the emergency department if they feel unwell over the four day weekend. As many prepare to tackle the garden, dabble in DIY, celebrate with friends and family, or just eat as many chocolate eggs as they can over Easter,… Continue Reading Keep A&E for emergencies if you over indulge this Easter
A health trust based on the Fylde coast has set up a ‘twinning’ project with German healthcare professionals to share technological innovations. As part of the ‘Transfer of Innovation Project’, a delegation from Cologne visited Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to see how ‘Telehealth’ – the use of computer technology to treat patients in… Continue Reading Blackpool health Trust’s German twinning leads to innovation
Horrific abuse uncovered by ‘modern slavery’ experts was highlighted at a national conference in Blackpool. One of the many vulnerable victims of this cruel and calculated crime was described as resembling a concentration camp victim due to the years of physical, mental, emotional and sexual abuse he had suffered. His case was typical as he… Continue Reading Blackpool event exposes shocking reality of modern slavery
Residents of the Fylde coast are urged to be ready for Easter by planning ahead for repeat prescriptions and using NHS services appropriately. GP surgeries will be closed during the Easter weekend, including Good Friday and Easter Monday on 14 and 17 April. By re-stocking their medicine cabinets if needed, knowing when their GP surgery… Continue Reading Don’t forget to order repeat prescriptions in time for Easter
The Gazette newspaper in Blackpool is delighted to invite local associations to take part in its fantastic £25,000 Community Giveaway, run in association with Swallowdale Children’s Trust. A massive £25,000 worth of grants is up for grabs to help young people across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The grants are available for deserving groups and individuals… Continue Reading Community groups can benefit from newspaper’s £25,000 giveaway