Clifton Hospital League of Friends daily newspaper service for patients got a £500 boost this month thanks to Lytham St Annes Ansdell Lodge of Masons. The lodge’s head, David Randerson (right), is seen presenting a cheque for the donation to League chair Linda Beddows and vice-chair Pam Young. “Our £2,000 annual newspaper bill is funded… Continue Reading Lodge gift secures patient newspapers at Clifton Hospital
The NHS in the North West is bracing itself for one of the most difficult strikes in its history beginning tomorrow morning, health leaders nationally and across the region have warned. Consultant doctors and hospital-based dentists will be taking strike action from 7am on Thursday (July 20) until 7am on Saturday (July 22). Professor Sir… Continue Reading Continue to use 111 online during further industrial action
BTH volunteer Barry Evans, widely known for his piano playing at both Victoria and Clifton Hospitals, has celebrated his 80th birthday with a special party thrown by colleagues. With a colourfully decorated white chocolate cake, fizz and doughnuts, he was joined by well-wishers keen to share the big day with him. Barry who has been volunteering… Continue Reading Volunteer Barry’s 80th hits all the right notes
Significant impact on health services continues as hospitals in Lancashire and South Cumbria get ready for the consultant strikes. Unions announced that consultant doctors will be taking strike action for 48 hours from 7am on Thursday 20 July until 7am on Saturday 22 July. During the two days of action, consultants will provide ‘Christmas Day… Continue Reading Lancashire and South Cumbria preparing for two days of consultant strikes
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is issuing a warning about significant disruption as a protracted period of industrial action affects services over the next two weeks. The Trust is urging patients and their families across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to be aware of the expected impact and the range of ways to access appropriate and timely care.… Continue Reading Accessing care during industrial action
Hospitals in Lancashire and South Cumbria are gearing up to cope with the latest round of industrial action as both junior doctors and consultants get ready to strike. Unions have announced 120 hours of continuous junior doctors’ strike action from 7am on Thursday 13 July until 7am on Tuesday 18 July. It has also been… Continue Reading Latest round of industrial action will see both junior doctors and consultants striking
The team behind the Lancashire and South Cumbria Reproductive Trauma Service have scooped a prestigious award, recognising new and effective services to help people living with mental health problems in their community. The service was nominated for an NHS Parliamentary Award by Blackpool North and Cleveleys MP Paul Maynard, and on Wednesday 5 July were… Continue Reading Maternal mental health team wins Parliamentary Award
It was a case of ‘Blue Skies all the way’ on the sunny evening of 5 July as 75 walkers (coincidentally) donned their trainers and boots to raise funds for the Blackpool Teaching Hospital’s charity to mark NHS75. Blue Skies Hospital Fund organised the walk of 7.5 miles along the coast from Clifton Hospital in… Continue Reading Blue Skies’ NHS75 walk raises thousands
A group of four colleagues from Blackpool Teaching Hospital’s maternity services attended a special service at Westminster Abbey to mark the 75th birthday of the NHS. On Wednesday, 5 July across the country organisations, charities, and communities joined forces to celebrate the big day. While Blackpool Teaching Hospitals hosted a series of events and initiatives… Continue Reading Trust team attends special NHS75 Westminster Abbey service
On the week of the NHS’ 75th birthday, Blackpool had two towers lit up in blue to mark the special day. Whilst Blackpool Tower shines out across the town, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is also celebrating as the renovated clock tower near the A&E at Blackpool Victoria Hospital is unveiled. The clock tower’s reveal will show off… Continue Reading Restoring Blackpool’s ‘other’ Tower