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Hospital library helps reduce missed appointments

BLACKPOOL Teaching Hospital Library and Knowledge Service has helped reduce missed appointments known as DNAs (did not attend), across several services. Physiotherapy MSK Services, mental health, podiatry, contraception, diabetes and sexual health services all had quite a high rate of missed appointments. Head of Therapies, Nick Lane, was nominated to investigate through the Adult… Continue Reading Hospital library helps reduce missed appointments

Pupils showcase their work as ‘Youth Health Leaders’ in partnership with Blackpool Health Trust

School pupils gave impressive presentations to fellow students about an initiative designed to help improve the health and wellbeing of their peers. The ‘Youth Health Leaders Day’ at St Mary’s Catholic Academy and Sixth Form in Blackpool on July 10, celebrated the ‘Youth Health Leaders’ project which is led by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation… Continue Reading Pupils showcase their work as ‘Youth Health Leaders’ in partnership with Blackpool Health Trust

Trust Singers prepare to give concert outside tepee at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

The Trust Singers will be giving an impromptu concert at the Camerados tepee in the main entrance of Blackpool Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, July 18, between 5.30pm and 7pm. You are most welcome to come along and wind down at the end of your day or start your evening with a song in your heart.… Continue Reading Trust Singers prepare to give concert outside tepee at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Trust staff celebrate national School Nurses Week

School Nurses Week has been celebrated by staff at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The national event took place from July 10 to 14 and school nurses across the UK presented their rich and varied work to the public. Alice Freshney, a School Nurse Specialist Practitioner for the Trust, said: “We have been raising… Continue Reading Trust staff celebrate national School Nurses Week

Blackpool Hospital Imam supports all through his Muslim faith

Imam and hospital chaplain, Ashfaq Patel, says he has much to be grateful for. In his work for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust he helps patients, families and staff but the organisation has also helped him and his family. “It’s a two-way thing,” says Ashfaq who helps patients to cope with bereavement and has… Continue Reading Blackpool Hospital Imam supports all through his Muslim faith

Recognition for Clifton Ward 1 from Dementia Friends

Clifton Ward 1 Ward Manager Linda Broadbent and Assistant Practitioner Dawn Johnson, have been recognised by Dementia Friends for signing up lots of people to the initiative. A special certificate applauds the duo for signing up 109 people over eight sessions. Dementia Friends is about learning more about dementia and the small ways you can… Continue Reading Recognition for Clifton Ward 1 from Dementia Friends

Fylde coast physio shares innovative practice with world’s best

A senior Fylde coast physiotherapist is looking forward to the trip of a lifetime. Simon Hayward is heading to Cape Town in South Africa next week to deliver a presentation in front of physiotherapists from across the world at the World Congress for Physical Therapy. Simon, who has worked at Blackpool Victoria Hospital for five… Continue Reading Fylde coast physio shares innovative practice with world’s best

Former chief constable of Lancashire and retired nuclear industry director appointed as Trust’s new non-exec directors

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed two new Non-Executive Directors. Steve Finnigan, who has recently retired from his role as Chief Constable of Lancashire Constabulary and Keith Case, a former senior executive with several high profile national companies, will take up their posts in August 2017. Mr Finnigan was a police officer for… Continue Reading Former chief constable of Lancashire and retired nuclear industry director appointed as Trust’s new non-exec directors

Are you aware of the symptoms of respiratory cancer – see our story and video

Do you ever get out of breath doing the things you used to be able to do? If the answer is ‘yes’, health professionals on the Fylde coast say it could be a sign of lung disease, heart disease or even cancer. Hospital staff and GPs say identifying conditions early makes them more treatable so… Continue Reading Are you aware of the symptoms of respiratory cancer – see our story and video

Hospital catering staff celebrate 5 Star hygiene award

Catering staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital are celebrating after winning a five star food rating for the seventh successive year. The award comes after an unannounced visit by Environmental Health inspectors from Blackpool Council to check the kitchens, food preparation and cooking, food hygiene systems and temperature records. Kitchen manager, Darren Cadwell, said the news… Continue Reading Hospital catering staff celebrate 5 Star hygiene award