Foundation doctor Thomas Roberts has committed himself to a training programme to improve students’ understanding of surgery. Tom, who graduated from Cardiff University and has been at the Trust for just over six months, has a particular interest in surgery and wants to inspire younger students to gain an insight into this speciality so they… Continue Reading Tom puts students at the heart of his profession
A GROUP of Fylde coast volunteers have been praised for ensuring hospital patients receive the best information possible. The Readers’ Panel Review Group at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is made up of volunteers who read through patient information leaflets created by departments and services before they are published. They check for accuracy, readability… Continue Reading Readers panel praised for helping NHS patients
WOULD you like to learn more about apprenticeships with in the local NHS? Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hosting numerous events to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week in March. The Trust’s Workforce Development team has set up the events to celebrate apprentices working for the organisation and to also offer professional advice to those… Continue Reading Trust celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Do you have, or have you ever suffered from, Irritable Bowel Syndrome? If the answer is yes then researchers at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would like to hear from you. The Trust is working with the National Institute for Health Research and County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust to create a national… Continue Reading IBS sufferers wanted for clinical research studies
People living on the Fylde coast can share their views on proposed changes to the NHS assisted conception services in the area. The draft policy has been developed as part of work to standardise some NHS services across Lancashire. Consultation will also take place across the other six clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in Lancashire and… Continue Reading Public meetings arranged to discuss proposed changes to NHS assisted conception policy
Stroke survivors, relatives, carers, healthcare professionals and support groups have been working together to make sure that information is available for local people about stroke and stroke services in Lancashire and South Cumbria. These passionate people have been working on a Stroke Information Guide to ensure that good quality, appropriate information for stroke patients and… Continue Reading Supporting people in Lancashire and South Cumbria with information about stroke
The Trust’s Simulation and Skills department has received positive feedback from a new training course available to staff at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. The faculty development course was set up and organised by Clinical Skills Manager, Mike Dickinson and Simulation Lead, Mark Hatch. The course is open to any professional at the Trust who wants to… Continue Reading Staff to benefit from new training course
A FIFTH year medical student is passing on his experience to younger trainees. George Bramham has been a student at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals for the last two years and in his time at the Trust has developed a keen interest in the use of simulation in education. George said: “With the help of the team,… Continue Reading George’s enthusiasm helps future doctors in training
Innovative work to improve patient treatment and care has resulted in the rheumatology department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals being shortlisted for a prestigious award. The department, along with GP and public health colleagues, devised a system which improved access to the right care at the right time for rheumatology patients. The work has now been… Continue Reading Innovation puts Blackpool on clinical shortlist
People living across the Fylde coast have been urged to ‘Act FAST’ if they suspect a friend or loved one is having a stroke. It comes as health professionals in the area backed a national campaign to remind people of the main symptoms of stroke and importance of calling 999 immediately. This week sees the… Continue Reading Fylde coast residents urged to Act FAST over stroke