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Parent-Infant Relationship Service launches

New NHS Parent-Infant Relationship Service for Blackpool residents launches in 75th Year of the NHS

This week for Maternal Mental Health week, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is highlighting a service now available to new and expecting parents. Blackpool Better Start partnership was successful in securing the funds for this new service, which is now provided by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. The team is accepting referrals from any services working with carer givers… Continue Reading New NHS Parent-Infant Relationship Service for Blackpool residents launches in 75th Year of the NHS

May dates announced for vaccine bus visits

The vaccine bus is back in the Blackpool, Fleetwood and Poulton areas throughout May as part of the COVID-19 spring booster campaign. Those who are eligible for the latest jab – including over-75s and people who are immunocompromised, such as cancer patients and organ transplant recipients – can climb aboard as the bus stops off… Continue Reading May dates announced for vaccine bus visits

Leonie and Richard Bromley on their wedding day at Blackpool Victoria Hospital chapel

Couple marry in hospital chapel after cancer diagnosis

A couple have married in the chapel at Blackpool Victoria Hospital after the groom was diagnosed with cancer. Leonie and Richard Bromley, from Fleetwood, who have been together for nine years, always wanted to get married after meeting on a night out in Poulton. Both were looking forward to organising a big celebration with all… Continue Reading Couple marry in hospital chapel after cancer diagnosis

Young girls getting a vaccination jab from doctor

NHS encourages vital pre-school vaccine uptake as part of World Immunisation Week

Parents and carers are being urged to bring their children forward for vital pre-school vaccines this World Immunisation Week (24-30 April). Data shows that around one in 10 children are unvaccinated and unprotected against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) by the time they start school in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The latest published data for… Continue Reading NHS encourages vital pre-school vaccine uptake as part of World Immunisation Week

Pandemic and drug therapy transform care for patients with cystic fibrosis

Until very recently people with cystic fibrosis (CF) were not expected to live past the age of 20. CF is a lethal genetic condition that causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract and other parts of the body but a new drug treatment is transforming the lives of 90 per cent… Continue Reading Pandemic and drug therapy transform care for patients with cystic fibrosis

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Order your repeat prescriptions before the bank holidays

People living across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been urged to get repeat prescription orders in early to avoid being without vital medication during the coming month which will see three bank holidays as well as nurses on strike. This year, in addition to the Early May Bank Holiday (1 May) and Spring Bank Holiday… Continue Reading Order your repeat prescriptions before the bank holidays

Eileen Shaw and chief executive, Trish Armstrong-Child

Lifetime Achievement Award for midwife with 53 years service

A midwife with 53 years of service in the NHS has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award as the service marks its 75th birthday. Eileen Shaw was the unanimous choice of the judges for the prestigious title at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals’ annual Celebrating Success staff awards. The NHS was only in its 21st year… Continue Reading Lifetime Achievement Award for midwife with 53 years service

Vaccine bus rolls into Blackpool as part of spring booster drive

The vaccine bus is heading back to Blackpool next week as part of the COVID-19 spring booster campaign. Those who are eligible for the latest jab – including over-75s and people who are immunocompromised, such as cancer patients and organ transplant recipients – can climb aboard as the bus stops off at various locations around… Continue Reading Vaccine bus rolls into Blackpool as part of spring booster drive

Volunteer colleagues cheering outside of the emergency department

Emergency Department Volunteers: Do You Have What It Takes?

The Voluntary Services team at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have put out a plea for more volunteers to come forward to work in the challenging, but rewarding, environment of the Trust’s emergency department. There are hundreds of volunteers working in a variety of roles across the Trust, but the numbers wanting to support in the Emergency… Continue Reading Emergency Department Volunteers: Do You Have What It Takes?

Planning for Easter and industrial action disruption

Patients may experience some disruption to the services provided by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals in April with planned industrial action and the effect of the Easter bank holidays. The British Medical Association and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) have announced junior doctors will begin a strike starting at 6.59am on Tuesday, 11 April and ending… Continue Reading Planning for Easter and industrial action disruption