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BLACKPOOL nurses are on a mission to improve critical care for children. And because of their determination to provide excellent training to health staff, Blackpool is one of the very few areas that cares for children in adult ITU units. The Practice Development (PD) Team from Paediatrics and Adult Intensive Care, have devised a training… Continue Reading Blackpool mission to help critically ill children
Radio Wave Breakfast Presenters, Hayley Kay and Scott Gallagher, brought Halloween to children at Blackpool Victoria Hospital today. And our young patients were delighted to see them – and the sweet treats the radio duo brought with them. Ollie Burnell had been looking forward to the visit all morning. The seven-year-old Layton Primary pupil broke… Continue Reading Radio presenters bring Halloween smiles
People living across the Fylde coast have been urged to celebrate Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night safely this year. Figures show 545 attendances to A&Es across England between 29 October and 12 November last year were as a result of fireworks. Speaking on behalf of the Fylde coast NHS, Thornton GP Dr Tony Naughton, clinical chief… Continue Reading Celebrate with safety this Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night
Our fabulous fundraisers Ruth Boardman and Rena Shanahan were interviewed by BBC Radio Lancashire’s Nishma Hindocha yesterday about their two year journey to raise more than £60,000 to buy a new Faxitron Biovision machine which will aid breast cancer care. You can listen to the interview here:
PEOPLE affected by cancer across the Fylde coast are being invited to a special Christmas crafts workshop in Fleetwood. The workshop, taking place at the Willow Garden at Fleetwood Cricket Club on Wednesday, November 15, is there to give those affected by cancer some early Christmas cheer. Those who attend the event, which takes place… Continue Reading Fylde coast cancer patients invited to learn new Christmas crafts
THE fantastic efforts of two Fylde coast fundraisers has come to fruition after a new x-ray machine to help breast cancer patients was unveiled at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The Faxitron Biovision x-ray machine has been funded by the Trust’s charity – Blue Skies Hospitals Fund – and the Hint of Pink breast cancer charity run… Continue Reading New x-ray machine arrives for breast cancer patients
SWITCHBOARD operator, Danielle Perrett, is determined to ensure Christmas is a time for children. And she is hoping members of staff at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals will help her in her quest. Danielle, who is based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, has bought 100 shoe boxes, out of her own money, which she hopes staff will fill… Continue Reading Danielle’s quest to help children at Christmas
HUNDREDS of visitors turned up to a maternity event held at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Maternity Live was open to all and contained a variety of stalls, tours of the Birthing Centre and a host of advice for parents and those thinking of having a family. Visitors were offered plenty of advice including Optimal Cord Clamping,… Continue Reading Maternity open event a big hit at Blackpool hospital
A hospital charity has bought much needed children’s monitors thanks to two popular events. Blue Skies Hospitals Fund, the charity of Blackpool Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, held a Morecambe Bay Walk and a Summer Solstice abseil to raise funds in June. Part of a special Blue Skies fundraising month, the events were well attended… Continue Reading Hospital charity events buy children’s monitors
As part of our #MyBTH campaign, we are highlighting individuals, teams or services that have an important role within the Trust, but who are not often heard of or understood. Here we look at the Shane Faulkner, HIV Specialist Associate Practitioner … Having been seconded to his current position in April 2015 as part of… Continue Reading Spotlight on the Trust’s HIV Specialist Associate Practitioner