Dr Sunita Avinash becomes Interventional Cardiologist Consultant

Congratulations to Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Sunita Avinash who has been appointed as an interventional cardiologist consultant at the Lancashire Cardiac centre. Interventional cardiology deals with diagnosis and catheter-based treatments of heart artery disease. Sunita who has been with our Trust for 20 years, is the first female in Lancashire to hold this position and becomes… Continue Reading Dr Sunita Avinash becomes Interventional Cardiologist Consultant

Public urged to keep warm as health alert is issued amid temperature drop

An amber cold-health alert has been issued across the whole of the north west from now until midday on Friday 12 January as temperatures drop. Children, older people and other vulnerable groups can be particularly at risk in colder temperatures, while people with long-term health conditions, such as respiratory and heart conditions, may find that… Continue Reading Public urged to keep warm as health alert is issued amid temperature drop

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Sentencing of Catherine Hudson and Charlotte Wilmot

Trish Armstrong-Child, Chief Executive of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, issued the following statement following the sentencing of Catherine Hudson and Charlotte Wilmot at Preston Crown Court today: “I understand that people are feeling concerned about the evidence heard during this case and want further assurance as to standard of patient care within the… Continue Reading Sentencing of Catherine Hudson and Charlotte Wilmot

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Public urged to stay safe and keep warm as cold weather alert issued

Forecasters are expecting temperatures in the region to drop from 6pm tonight until Tuesday as an amber weather alert has been issued across the whole of the north west. Children, older people and other vulnerable groups can be particularly at risk in colder temperatures, while people with long-term health conditions, such as respiratory and heart… Continue Reading Public urged to stay safe and keep warm as cold weather alert issued

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Flooding of the Women’s and Children’s Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Major Incident Level 2 declared by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Chief Executive Trish Armstrong-Child said: “Overnight, the basement of the Women’s and Children’s Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital experienced severe flooding. This has led to a loss of power and network access to the entire building. “We have received support from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to… Continue Reading Flooding of the Women’s and Children’s Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Jackie completes a Leadership Scholarship from the Florence Nightingale Foundation

Congratulations to Jackie Brunton, our Lead Nurse End of Life & Bereavement Care who graduated at a ceremony in London having completed a Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) Leadership Development Scholarship  FNF Leadership Scholarships are created to enable scholars to explore and discover their own leadership style and develop the essential skills to be a courageous… Continue Reading Jackie completes a Leadership Scholarship from the Florence Nightingale Foundation