Kind hearted staff from Morrisons in Squires Gate have donated a number of fantastic teddy bears to the children’s ward at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Many of the staff used the Christmas vouchers they received from the firm to buy the bears for the children’s ward and other areas across the Fylde coast. Emma Jenkins and… Continue Reading Morrisons donates teddy bears to Blackpool hospital children’s ward
The variety show put together in aid of Clifton Hospital’s patient garden has sold out! Arranged by comedian Bobby Ball, tickets went on sale in autumn and have sold out two months before the performance. Following a visit during this year’s Dementia Awareness Week at Clifton hospital, Bobby, half of comic duo Cannon and Ball, decided… Continue Reading Show in aid of Clifton Hospital is a sell out!
ANNE Nolan and guests handed out Christmas presents to patients at Clifton hospital yesterday. Arranged by Fylde coast charity Just Good Friends, of which Anne is patron, the helpers included Santa, police cadets and Police Community Support Officers and the fire service. Patients were overjoyed to receive gifts and meet the visitors who spread the… Continue Reading Anne Nolan and guests spread some Christmas cheer at Clifton hospital
Christmas is a time for celebrating with family and friends, but it is easy to lose that festive cheer when too much booze leaves you with a huge hangover. Health bosses on the Fylde coast have put together some helpful hints to make sure your Christmas party season is as enjoyable as possible –… Continue Reading Handy hints for a hangover-free Christmas
We’re working with our partners across the Fylde coast to develop a ‘Self-Care Strategy’ and want to hear from local people on how we can support you to stay fit and well for longer. We want to help people to live happier and healthier lives by reducing the likelihood of developing long-term conditions such as… Continue Reading Take part in our self-care survey for Fylde coast residents
YOUNG people from across the Fylde coast took over the running of Blackpool Victoria Hospital as part of a national campaign. The youngsters, many of them current patients at the hospital, took over the running of several departments, including medical photography, communications and patient experience as part of the Children’s Commissioner’s Takeover Challenge. Rebecca Addey,… Continue Reading Youngsters take over top hospital roles as part of Takeover Day
Residents of the Fylde coast are being urged to think carefully before heading to A&E so that patients who need it the most get the treatment they require. Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s Emergency Department is continuing to see large numbers of people putting significant pressure on the local health system in meeting this demand. However,… Continue Reading Let’s keep A&E for patients who really need it
Volunteers were thanked for supporting the work of the Emergency Department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital with a special Christmas party. More than 20 volunteers popped into the party at various times over the lunch break on Friday, December 9. People of all ages choose to volunteer in the department, from university students to people in… Continue Reading Blackpool A&E volunteers celebrate Christmas with a party
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is teaming up with the Salvation Army and Co-op stores to help local vulnerable people this Christmas. The Trust is asking staff and the public to donate food at their next event on Tuesday, December 13 at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, or to leave items outside the Patient Relations office… Continue Reading Help others in need this Christmas at Food Drive event
PLAYERS from Blackpool FC visited Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s children’s’ ward this week. The squad, who came bearing gifts, spread some Christmas cheer to the ward’s sick children. Goalkeeper Sam Slocombe, said: “It is the least we can do. It’s very unfortunate situation to be in hospital especially at this time of year, so if we… Continue Reading Tangerines spread Christmas cheer in children’s ward