Health staff at Blackpool hospital have put on musical bingo sessions to help recovery for stroke patients. The fun event was part of a series of afternoon rehabilitation activities devised by staff on Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s Stroke Unit. Ward manager, Rachael Bailey explained: “Bingo is great for rehabilitation, communication and encouraging dexterity and interaction… Continue Reading Eyes down to help stroke patients
World Cancer Day is being backed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The awareness-raising event on Thursday, February 4, is being led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) which seeks to integrate cancer control into the world health and development agenda. Researchers say next year alone nearly nine million people are likely… Continue Reading World Cancer Day backed by Hospitals Trust
An advice and support event is being held at Blackpool Victoria Hospital aimed at helping the families of newly recruited staff. The drop-in session will be held on Tuesday, February 2nd, between 4pm and 6pm and will cover a number of services available to people who have recently located to the Fylde coast. Practice Development… Continue Reading Advice sessions to help new hospital staff
Clifton Hospital is providing an eye-catching storage solution for patients with dementia thanks to funding from hospital charity, Blue Skies Hospitals Fund. Staff in the hospital applied to Blue Skies, the charity for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, for money to buy bespoke coloured wardrobes and cupboards for patients to store their belongings and… Continue Reading Trust charity funds coloured storage for enhanced dementia care
Everyone is welcome to attend a special seminar as part of national Tinnitus Awareness Week. The seminar entitled ‘Tinnitus: What is it and what can be done for it?’, is open to the public and staff and will be held at the Cardiac Lecture Theatre at Blackpool Victoria Hospital from 2pm to 3pm on Tuesday, February… Continue Reading All welcome to attend Tinnitus Awareness Week event
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced that Wendy Swift will take over as Interim Chief Executive when Gary Doherty leaves the organisation. Gary will leave the Trust on February 12, 2016 and start his new role as Chief Executive at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board on February 29, 2016. Wendy is currently the… Continue Reading Wendy Swift appointed Interim Chief Executive of Trust
Patients on the Fylde coast are reaping the rewards of more personally tailored healthcare provided in the heart of the community. This innovative service, known as Extensive Care, enables elderly and frail patients with two or more long-term conditions to receive more coordinated support closer to their home and less in hospital. Earlier this year… Continue Reading Patients welcome new healthcare service
The importance of smear tests is being stressed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust during national Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Younger women in particular, are being targeted because they are less likely to take up the offer of a smear test. Eight women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every day in the UK and… Continue Reading Hospital Sister advises women to take up offer of cervical screening
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals’ Public Health team and Volunteer Health Mentors have teamed up with Blue Skies Hospitals Fund to organise a ‘Wear It Red’ day on Friday, February 5. All staff are being invited to wear something red for the day, whether it’s a jumper or top, shoes or even socks to raise awareness of the… Continue Reading Staff ‘Wear it Red’ and sell cakes for Trust charity
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is backing a national campaign to raise awareness of cervical cancer and the importance of smear tests. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is running throughout the week of January 25 to 30 and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust has relaunched its successful #SmearForSmear campaign to encourage more women to attend screening. The Jo’s Trust… Continue Reading Trust backs #SmearforSmear cervical cancer awareness week