Patients in Ward 7 enjoyed a spooky treat with their tea this morning. As well as decorating the ward in a Halloween theme, a variety of eerie cakes were brought in, kindly donated by the staff. Organiser, ward clerk Tina Russell, said: “We decided to organise a Halloween tea party just to try and… Continue Reading Halloween treats for Ward 7 patients
CLIFTON hospital is holding its annual Christmas Fair next month. Held within the ground floor of the building, there will be a host of festive fun to be had. Money raised will be going to the Trust’s charity, Blue Skies Hospitals Fund. Stalls include bric-a-brac, Willy Wonka chocolate stall, tombola, cakes, raffle, crafts, book… Continue Reading Come and join in the fun at Clifton Hospital’s Christmas Fair
CLIFTON Hospital’s Skin Cancer Care Coordinator, Michelle Forsyth, is set to become a regional ambassador for a national charity. Michelle is to use her skills to benefit Skcin, the Karen Clifford skin charity, which raises awareness through education, promoting prevention and early detection. She said: “It is nice to be recognised and be invited… Continue Reading Clifton care coordinator to become national charity ambassador
A health trust is proud to be doing its bit to offer patients the opportunity to take part in research trials in the North West. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is among the six top recruiters in the region. Michelle Stephens, Head of Research and Development for the Trust, said: “The Trust is highly… Continue Reading Trust supports growth of research in North West
Staff at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals who administer flu vaccinations say there’s nothing to fear and everything to gain by having a jab. Kerrie Chesters, Occupational Health Sister for the Trust, said people are often concerned that they might get flu from having a jab but this is medically impossible. Kerrie explained: “We see a lot… Continue Reading Flu fighters say ‘have a jab and protect patients, colleagues, family and yourself’
An off-duty health practitioner who saved a security guard’s life with the aid of his smartphone has won a top newspaper award. Peter Mowbray, an Operating Department Practitioner from Blackpool Victoria Hospital, instinctively made a change from his usual role and used techniques he’d seen in hospital to give the security guard a chance of… Continue Reading Fab Change Day – Off duty medic wins award for changing security guard’s chances of survival
Patients who experience acute pain after an operation can now go home much sooner thanks to a highly committed team from Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. The Acute Pain Team is responsible for educating hospital staff in dealing with patients in pain, monitoring specialised pain management techniques and intervening in the management of severe pain for patients… Continue Reading Fab Change Day – Acute Pain Team is improving safety and care
The highly dedicated Nurse Practitioners’ Team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals has found an innovative way of cutting the amount of time patients have to wait for a pre-operative assessment before they can be added to an operating theatre list. To celebrate Fab Change Day – a national day of collective action for staff within… Continue Reading Fab Change Day – Nurse Practitioners’ Team reduces waiting times
Innovative techniques employed by the Enhanced Recovery Team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are helping patients to leave hospital sooner and recover at home. As part of Fab Change Day – a national day of collective action for staff within the NHS on October 19 – we are highlighting the Enhanced Recovery Team as a great… Continue Reading Fab Change Day – Enhanced Recovery Team helps patients get home sooner
The Colorectal Cancer and Stoma Team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals has achieved some fabulous results for stoma patients before and after they leave hospital. To mark Fab Change Day – a national day of collective action for staff within the NHS on October 19 – we are highlighting this team as a great example of… Continue Reading Fab Change Day – Nursing team is making positive changes for stoma patients