Having a baby is said to require the same level of exercise and strength as running a marathon. And no one would consider entering a marathon without considerable preparation and training. Just like an athlete, new mums need to be prepared and midwives at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are hoping that their timely advice and support… Continue Reading Getting mums fit for peak performance
Staff at ward 11 of Blackpool Victoria Hospital have won high profile praise – and an award – at Carers Trust Fylde Coast annual charity ball. The glittering event at the De Vere Herons Reach was attended by 400 guests and raised £15,010 to help the Blackpool based carers’ charity convert a former NHS-owned property on… Continue Reading Ward staff praised after winning Fylde Coast Carers’ Award
Missed patient medical appointments cost more than £4m a year to Blackpool hospitals. More than 39,000 patients missed their appointments in the last 12 months costing vital funds which could have been used to ensure other patients receive timely treatment. Each new appointment costs Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on average £153 and… Continue Reading £4m cost of missed appointments
There is nothing all that unusual about a 16-year-old becoming a bridesmaid. But for Kirkham mum Paula Fallows it’s a day she never thought she would see. Paula’s daughter Katie Wright has endured all kinds of difficulties as a severe epilepsy sufferer. The condition left Katie with a number of different types of seizure… Continue Reading Mum’s joy at medical wonder
An advice and support event was held at Blackpool Victoria Hospital to help the families of newly recruited staff. Advisors from Blackpool Council, Coastal Housing and Blackpool and The Fylde College attended the session to help answer questions about accommodation, courses and jobs. The drop-in event was well attended with new starters and their partners… Continue Reading Advice sessions to help new hospital staff
Bereaved families who have lost a child are invited to a special event at Lytham Hall. The 15th annual Snowdrop Gathering will have specially chosen music and poems followed by a candle ceremony to help parents, carers and siblings feel less alone with their grief. Organiser, Michelle Boland, Paediatric Bereavement Support Nurse Specialist for Blackpool… Continue Reading Snowdrop gathering for bereaved families
A grateful heart patient raised funds for cardiac care a year to the day when she underwent major surgery at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Fiona Mills said she owed her life to the staff of the Lancashire Cardiac Centre which is based at the hospital. Visitors to the hospital and the cardiac centre saw red on… Continue Reading Supporters ‘Wear It Red’ to thank cardiac centre for saving lives
Health staff at Blackpool hospital have put on musical bingo sessions to help recovery for stroke patients. The fun event was part of a series of afternoon rehabilitation activities devised by staff on Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s Stroke Unit. Ward manager, Rachael Bailey explained: “Bingo is great for rehabilitation, communication and encouraging dexterity and interaction… Continue Reading Eyes down to help stroke patients
World Cancer Day is being backed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The awareness-raising event on Thursday, February 4, is being led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) which seeks to integrate cancer control into the world health and development agenda. Researchers say next year alone nearly nine million people are likely… Continue Reading World Cancer Day backed by Hospitals Trust
An advice and support event is being held at Blackpool Victoria Hospital aimed at helping the families of newly recruited staff. The drop-in session will be held on Tuesday, February 2nd, between 4pm and 6pm and will cover a number of services available to people who have recently located to the Fylde coast. Practice Development… Continue Reading Advice sessions to help new hospital staff