Category Archives: Compassion

A national survey has shown that cancer patients feel there has been an improvement in the care offered by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and its partner organisations. As part of the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey, people were asked a range of questions such as whether they were getting their cancer tests at… Continue Reading Health Trust and partners encouraged to see improvements being made in cancer patients’ experience

Two Blackpool youngsters braved the toughest of conditions to raise money for charity in memory of their late stepfather who died at the age of just 39. Brayden Camm, 13, and his nine-year-old sister Libby took part in a Junior Tough Mudder extreme assault course event near Lancaster and raised more than £1,200 in memory… Continue Reading Youngsters raise more than £1,000 in memory of late stepfather

A famous artist’s work has transformed the Adolescent Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital from a drab clinical space to an inspirational environment for young patients. Charlotte Reed, who has produced many books and posts inspirational quotes every day on Facebook and Twitter, was delighted to be able to support the unit with her creations. Charlotte’s… Continue Reading Famous artist’s work brightens up Blackpool hospital’s Adolescent Unit

Families gathered at Blackpool Victoria Hospital to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and to take part in an annual international event called the ‘Global Big Latch On’. The hospital’s event was intended to bring together some of the supporters of breastfeeding in the town and to raise awareness of breastfeeding, encourage the formation of support networks… Continue Reading Mums, families and staff get together to promote breastfeeding at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

  A play specialist has been praised by young patients and families for helping to make operations less stressful. Gemma Probin from Thornton and her colleagues on the Children’s Ward at Blackpool Victoria Hospital often receive special thank you messages from families. One recent message was from Giseffemae Hackney, whose son needed an operation. Giseffemae… Continue Reading Operations are child’s play thanks to Gemma