The number of sepsis deaths at Blackpool Victoria Hospital has been halved through innovative changes to treatment methods. Following a year of intensive work, the death rate from the disease has been dramatically reduced through major changes to diagnosis and treatment. In 2014 the hospital’s sepsis mortality rate was the third worst in the country… Continue Reading Sepsis deaths halved at Blackpool hospital
A programme has been set up to provide leg ulcer patients with knowledge on how to manage their condition. The programme, in partnership with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Wyre Borough Council and local GP Practices was introduced last summer to improve leg ulcer care provided to patients living in Thornton and Poulton-le-Fylde. Jo… Continue Reading Stepping out to better health for leg ulcer patients
Clifton Hospital is supporting the local community with a new event. The Community Catch Up is a meeting open to anyone, particularly those who feel isolated, to come together for a chat and a cup of tea. The first meeting, held in Clifton’s Garden Room, was a great start with free hand massages on offer,… Continue Reading Clifton Hospital hosts first ‘Community Catch Up’ event
Clifton Hospital has been having fun for Nutrition and Hydration Week. Ward 1 held an afternoon tea for the patients with special guests, the Mayor and Mayoress of Fylde, Coun Peter Collins and Mrs Caroline Collins, while volunteer Barry Evans, played the piano. Ward 1 is also hosting a ‘chair Zumba’ event for patients on… Continue Reading Clifton Hospital embraces Nutrition and Hydration Week
IRIS Advocate Educator £25,870 PA 37.5 hours per week (flexible work pattern to include evenings and weekend)) In partnership with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and IRISi interventions Fylde Coast Women’s Aid are pleased to advertise this exciting new post. The Advocate Educator will support and provide on-going training for health professionals in… Continue Reading New vacancy: IRIS Advocate Educator
BLACKPOOL Teaching Hospitals has held an event to recognise apprentices working across the Trust in line with National Apprenticeship Week. The Trust’s first Apprenticeship Awards celebrated the often inspirational work apprentices do across the Trust and how important their roles are in the NHS workforce. Managers across the Trust were encouraged to nominate apprentices in… Continue Reading Trust holds special event to celebrate Blackpool’s future talent
Oral Health Educator Helen Kellett is all smiles as she waves goodbye to her career in dental health. Helen, who retired this week, has been devoted to the dental profession and spent her career working in a variety of roles across Lancashire. She has worked in dentistry for 44 years and 19 of those have… Continue Reading Blackpool dental professional is filling in her spare time
CHILDREN in Blackpool can now access mental health services in a safe environment away from the hustle and bustle of a busy hospital thanks to a number of dedicated professionals coming together to offer weekly groups in the community. Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s CASHER team and Blackpool Boys and Girls Club (B&GC) are working in partnership… Continue Reading Blackpool community group improves mental health care for children
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is celebrating after winning a national award Communications Officer, Alma Stewart, won the Everyday Hero Award, Corporate Functions category, at the Unsung Hero Awards – the only national awards for non-medical and non-clinical NHS and healthcare staff and volunteers. Alma said: “I’m absolutely chuffed to bits to win the award, especially as… Continue Reading Blackpool Teaching Hospitals celebrates clinching national award
These boots may be made for walking – but not when each step is excruciatingly painful. And the problem is probably not with the boots – as thousands of foot patients will tell you. Consultant Podiatric Surgeon, Lee Murphy, said the average person takes about 4,000 – 6,000 steps a day – and each step… Continue Reading Blackpool mum can finally put her feet up