People living across the Fylde coast have been urged to get their eyes tested as local healthcare providers launch a new ‘Don’t Lose Sight’ campaign. NHS Fylde and Wyre Clinical Commissioning Group is promoting this important message for National Eye Health Week, which starts today (MONDAY) and utilises posters urging people not to lose… Continue Reading Fylde coast residents urged to get eyes tested
FYLDE coast residents will have an opportunity to hear about the latest developments in local NHS services at a special event. For the first time ever, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which provides services including Blackpool Victoria Hospital, and the Blackpool and Fylde and Wyre clinical commissioning groups, which plan and buy… Continue Reading Hear the latest developments in Fylde coast healthcare at joint annual meeting
CLIFTON Hospital’s children’s waiting room is full of wild animals – painted on the walls. The room, in the dermatology/rheumatology department, was white and bland until a local art teacher injected some fun and colour with a jungle theme. It took Ellie Jakeman, who is the Art and Design BTEC and UAL course leader… Continue Reading Clifton Hospital children’s waiting room gets a tropical facelift
An innovative scheme which gives medical students experience of heart surgery early in their training has been praised. The Lancashire Cardiac Centre, based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, is one of the first such specialist centres in Britain to offer the experience to medical students in an effort to help them gain valuable experience in cardiothoracic… Continue Reading Students get unique opportunity to gain heart surgery skills
The ‘Steady on!’ falls prevention service which is run by Better Care Together partners; Blackpool NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Lancashire North Clinical Commissioning Group and Lancashire County Council has been recognised nationally as a primary falls prevention system. The overall aim of ‘STEADY On!’ is to keep people independent, safe and steady… Continue Reading National recognition for the ‘STEADY on!’ falls prevention service
TICKETS have gone on sale for a star-studded variety show next year to raise funds for Clifton Hospital’s garden. Comic Bobby Ball, along with his wife Yvonne and Fylde Borough Councillor Brenda Blackshaw, have arranged the event, which takes place on February 1, 2017, and are also running a raffle and auction with a… Continue Reading Star studded variety show for Clifton Hospital garden
Fylde coast residents are being asked to make sure their family know about their decision to save lives through donating their organs. As part of Organ Donation Week, Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been leading a campaign urging more people to “Turn an end into a beginning” by adding their names to the… Continue Reading Fylde coast residents urged to talk about organ donation
Clifton Hospital is launching a regular get together for carers to meet up for entertainment, therapy and advice. Running every last Tuesday of the month, the first gathering will be held on September 27th from 2-4 pm. The aim of the regular event is to give carers looking after a loved one living with dementia,… Continue Reading Clifton Hospital launches new ‘Carer’s Cafe’ this month
A security guard who was attacked outside a supermarket in Blackpool has thanked an off duty health professional for saving his life. Peter Mowbray, an Operating Department Practitioner from Blackpool Victoria Hospital, went to the aid of Darren Fisher when he was hit over the head with a bottle outside Sainsbury’s supermarket on Talbot Road… Continue Reading Hero health worker saves Blackpool security guard’s life
People living on the Fylde coast will be able to access a number of local pharmacies this Bank Holiday Monday. With doctors’ surgeries closed for an extra day, patients in the area will be able to visit their local pharmacist for help with any minor ailments or health concerns. Pharmacies will be available in Blackpool,… Continue Reading Bank Holiday opening times for Fylde coast pharmacies