THIS season’s famous flu video is now live! This time, we go back to the 80s with myth-busting facts about the flu vaccination. Can you spot any familiar faces? The Communications team would like to thank everyone who took part. Staff are being reminded about the importance of having their annual flu vaccination. Staff can… Continue Reading This season’s Trust flu video is now live!
Health leaders across the Fylde Coast have welcomed the publication of the NHS Long Term Plan. The 133-page plan outlines the priorities for the health service over the next decade. It describes how the NHS will make sure people get the best start in life, and how patients can expect world-class care for major health… Continue Reading NHS Long Term Plan ‘an endorsement of what we’ve been doing across the Fylde Coast and Lancashire and South Cumbria’
A Blackpool nurse has been pounding the streets to raising money to enhance patient care. Ward 10 nurse at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Gareth Burns, has recently completed the New York Marathon and raised £3,000 for the ward who look after patients with respiratory health problems. Gareth completed the November race in a time of 4hours,… Continue Reading Gareth runs up the funds to boost care for his patients
BLACKPOOL Victoria Children’s Ward was delighted to welcome AFC Fylde players to the unit. The full Coasters first team squad visited the ward to meet young patients and hand out presents. AFC Fylde skipper Lewis Montrose was among them. He said: “It’s nice that the lads can come and bring a bit of cheer to… Continue Reading Footballers surprise Children this Christmas
Evening and weekend general practice appointments service extended Appointments with GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals have been made available between 8am and 2pm every Saturday in Garstang. The service, initially at Garstang Medical Practice in Kepple Lane, is in addition to the evening and weekend appointments already on offer to people living in Blackpool,… Continue Reading Evening and weekend general practice appointments service extended
Members of the Facebook group Christmas Toy Appeal for Blackpool Victoria Hospital Children’s Wards have been thanked for an “amazing’’ donation of gifts. Sue Ridley and Michelle Green from the group visited the children’s ward at the hospital today to hand over dozens of presents for youngsters on the ward and toys for young patients.… Continue Reading Facebook group donates to Children’s Ward
The Neonatal Unit has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland to bring happiness to staff and families who are spending their Christmas in hospital. A sister on the unit, Georgina Bale, has been determined to bring smiles to families during a time when it can be difficult visiting hospital, especially over Christmas when people want… Continue Reading Giving babies an extra special Christmas
There was lots of festive fun at Clifton Hospital yesterday! Staff held a Christmas Carers’ Cafe with raffle, tombola, cakes and refreshments. Local businesses and staff provided a host of prizes for both the raffle and tombola. These included a gingerbread house and vouchers for the Imperial Hotel, Blackpool; Lytham Hall; Moments Cafe and Hub,… Continue Reading Festive fun at Clifton’s Christmas Carers’ Cafe
The winter months can be challenging for the NHS, especially for urgent care services. Nationally there is an understanding that more needs to be done to encourage people to use the correct health services and to be prepared for winter. The key to the NHS working well this winter is for the public to use… Continue Reading Keep well during the festive period
Cancer patients can now attend hospital in a special environment after the Swallow’s Charity and Blue Skies Hospitals Fund joined forces to provide a quiet space. Patients treated for specialist cancer care for ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions at Blackpool Victoria Hospital haven’t previously had an area to reflect on some recent bad news… Continue Reading Cancer patients provided with space to reflect thanks to funding from local charities