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A Fleetwood dad says a sun awareness course saved his life. Barry Thomas, 55, had an in-situ melanoma removed before it became fatal, thanks to information provided by Skin Cancer Co-ordinator Michelle Forsyth of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Barry’s supervisors took part in a Sun Safety presentation, booked by Fylde Borough Council for… Continue Reading Life saved by Trust’s care co-ordinator’s course
CARDIAC experts in Blackpool are giving medical students a unique insight into their roles. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering young medics the chance to experience surgery from expert doctors with students from local universities given the opportunity to spend a week under a consultant’s wing to experience at first-hand what cardiothoracic… Continue Reading Lancashire Cardiac Centre offers junior medical students exposure into surgery
A Skin Cancer Care Co-ordinator is helping Blackpool’s most vulnerable youngsters stay safe in the sun. Michelle Forsyth, who works for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has donated bags of sun cream and information to the town’s Streetlife centre during the recent spells of hot weather. Michelle visited “The Base” on Buchanan Street, to… Continue Reading Trust provides sun protection for Blackpool’s vulnerable young adults
A Fylde coast nurse has won a coveted national award after being nominated by her colleagues at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Sister Lorna Heath, who works on Ward 11 at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, was presented with a prestigious Cavell Trust Award after being nominated by fellow ward Sister, Lisa Asher, in recognition of her commitment to… Continue Reading Blackpool nurse wins a Cavell Star Award
The judging for the Trust’s Celebrating Success Awards is underway. It’s going to be an enormously difficult task for the judges as the entries are of such a high standard and we’ve had a huge number of nominations. More than 400 entries have been received with more than 150 nominations from patients. This year our… Continue Reading Trust’s Celebrating Success Awards judges have massive task in bumper year for nominations
THE Pathology Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been praised after a national accreditation assessment. The Pathology team at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, has gained and maintained accreditation to internationally recognised standards following a recent visit from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Staff were praised for their professionalism after receiving feedback from… Continue Reading Top marks for Fylde coast Pathology department
Dr Meng Jiang Lim has won a teaching award for his efforts in supporting younger medics at the Trust. The Foundation Teaching Award was set up by the Medical Education department to recognise the work the training foundation doctors deliver to medical students during their time at Blackpool. The award was won by Dr Lim… Continue Reading Doctors awarded for their efforts to support younger medics
A special new end of treatment bell installed on the Oncology ward at the Blackpool Victoria Hospital is helping cancer patients to call time on cancer and celebrate the end of their chemotherapy treatment. Thanks to UK-wide charity, End of Treatment Bells, cancer patients can now celebrate reaching the end of their treatment by ringing… Continue Reading New Oncology Ward bell helps patients call time on cancer
Thousands of people joined the Fylde Coast NHS and ice skating star Daniel Whiston to jump into the Guinness World Record books this weekend. 1,696 people turned out to break the world record for the most people performing jumping jacks simultaneously which was achieved by NHS Fitter Fylde Coast with Daniel Whiston in Lytham on 21… Continue Reading Thousands jump into the Guinness World Record books
Trust Health Visitors provided locals with advice and sun care products alongside the Healthier Fleetwood campaign. Many visitors and local residents attend Fleetwood’s annual Tram Sunday and the team set up an information stand which had leaflets, healthcare professionals and Sun cream products for families to test. Health Visitor, Sarah Sutcliffe said: “We decided to… Continue Reading Health Visitors promote sun awareness in community