BLUE Skies Hospitals Fund, the charity of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Fund, has welcomed a new member of the team. Blackpool’s Lauren Codling, 22, has lobbied parliament for carers’ rights, been a national gymnast, is a self-taught singer and guitar player and is also a part-time professional wrestler. But it is her personal experiences that… Continue Reading Hospital charity welcomes new member of the team
NHS England is undertaking a Public Consultation on how Congenital Heart Disease Services are provided in England now and in the future. To find out more about the consultation and what this will mean for you and people in your area, we are holding an event at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre’s Education Centre (Large Teaching… Continue Reading Congenital Heart Disease – Public Consultation
Did you watch the moving documentary, Being Mum and Dad with Rio Ferdinand last night? The ex-Manchester United and England defender was left as a single parent to Lorenz, 11, Tate, eight, and Tia, six, when his wife Rebecca died of breast cancer two years ago. The BBC documentary showed his journey through his grief and… Continue Reading Rio Ferdinand documentary – local help for anyone affected by grief
An opportunity to abseil down one of Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s tallest buildings on the Summer Solstice is up for grabs. Members of the public can sign up to abseil 60ft down the Women and Children’s Unit in aid of the Blue Skies Hospitals Fund – the charity of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust –… Continue Reading Get on the ropes and raise money for Blackpool health trust’s charity
MIDWIFERY staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have been celebrating after five members of the same team all gave birth within weeks of each other. Attending a special belated baby shower with the hospital’s birthing centre, the famous five Lucy Atkins, Sarah Banks, Kirsty Barcock, Jenny Fogg and Cathryn Parkinson were amazed when they all found… Continue Reading Baby boom for Blackpool Victoria’s midwifery team
Children now have safe and fun places to play in Outpatients’ areas thanks to a health Trust’s charity. Staff helped to design the colourful new areas at Blackpool Victoria Hospital and parents and children have given them the thumbs-up. Funded by the Blue Skies Hospitals Fund, the charity of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,… Continue Reading Charity-funded hospital play areas ease stress for children and parents
CANCER patients on the Fylde coast are to benefit from better facilities thanks to the support of a local family. Lee Davis Conchie, a Tai Chi master from Blackpool, died in 2013 from complications from acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) at just 45 years old but his family were so grateful for the treatment he received… Continue Reading Upgraded day room thanks to family’s fundraising
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit three new Non-Executive Directors to its Board, one of whom must have a clinical background. Previous Non-Executive experience would be an advantage but not essential. All applicants must reside in one of the Public Constituency areas outlined in the Trust Constitution and have a strong… Continue Reading Blackpool Hospital Trust seeking three new Non Executive Directors
Health professionals at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are promoting “nutrition and hydration week” to enhance the recovery of their patients as part of an annual awareness campaign. Nutrition and Hydration Week is being used to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally. Staff across the Trust are… Continue Reading Hospital staff highlight importance of good nutrition and hydration
Students across Blackpool are being encouraged to ditch sugary pop for healthy swaps. Running for the second year, Blackpool Council’s Give up Loving Pop (Gulp) campaign is encouraging Blackpool students to take part in a 21 day challenge to give up sugary drinks with the hope that they will switch to healthier drinks such as… Continue Reading Campaign urges Blackpool pupils to give up loving pop