AN American expert in infectious diseases was the special guest speaker at a Trust Symposium this week. Dr Urania Rappo MD from the USA spoke about her work on the clinical development of Dalbavancin, a long-acting antibiotic, at the Updates in Bone and Joint Infections Symposium organised by Dr Achyut Guleri, Mr Arshad Javed, Jill… Continue Reading Trust hosts top speakers for Infection Symposium
Staff from the One Stop store on Daggers Hall Lane in Blackpool stopped by today to make a generous donation to the children’s unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Carla Bennison and Mark Hurst from the store donated a host of goodies for children who will be in hospital over Christmas to staff members Becci Booth,… Continue Reading Blackpool shop donates to Children’s Ward
TWO dads were so overwhelmed by the care their new-born babies received at Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s Neonatal Unit that they were determined to do something to give back to the staff who had done so much for them. Richard Darby and Tim Lee are both members of Lytham Round Table and the group chose to… Continue Reading Special thank you for neonatal care
FEAR, anxiety and uncertainty about the future can stop men getting checked out for prostate cancer – now one man has made it his mission to raise awareness of the disease. Ian Smith has lived with the condition for more than eight years and has turned to his love of photography to make cancer into… Continue Reading The power of pictures in cancer fight
The Medical Education department have recently held their annual Christmas markets in the Education Centre at Blackpool Victoria Hospital to offer staff and visitors an opportunity to meet Santa, enjoy tasty food and to buy Christmas presents. The markets were organised by the medical students at Blackpool and Hayley Turner from the undergraduate team in… Continue Reading Festive fun at the Christmas markets
YOUNGSTERS from a Marton primary school have brought some festive cheer to Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Pupils from the St Nicholas Primary After School Club have presented some Christmas cards and drawings to Ward 37 to cheer up patients and staff over the Festive period. Health Care Assistant Lesley Wallis, who works on the ward, is… Continue Reading Children’s artwork brightens up hospital ward for Christmas
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has vouched to support younger people with their careers into the NHS. The Trust was recently involved in ‘Takeover Challenge’ which is an annual initiative to provide youngsters the opportunity to gain work experience in a variety of areas within the different services and teams in the NHS. Rebecca… Continue Reading Trust Takeover Day gives youngsters an insight into NHS careers
ONE of the Fylde coast’s most recognisable faces is leading an appeal to give hospital patients a gift this Christmas. Comedian and actor Bobby Ball and his wife Yvonne have become patrons to the Blue Skies, Hospitals Fund, the official charity for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust and this week launched their Give a Gift… Continue Reading Bobby and Yvonne Ball back hospital charity’s Christmas campaign
A BLACKPOOL man who suffered a stroke at the age of just 24 has spoken about his condition. Luke Whitehead is ready to share his story about the stroke he encountered in August 2017 in order to change misconceptions and raise awareness of the condition. Luke, a plumber, from Blackpool, wants more people to know… Continue Reading Stroke patient changes perceptions about condition after “incredible recovery”
REPRESENTATIVES of organisations across the Fylde coast have backed a national campaign to end violence, harassment and abuse. Staff from the Trust joined forces with other organisations including Blackpool Council, Lancashire Victim Services and Fylde Coast Women’s Aid to promote White Ribbon Day. The White Ribbon campaign aims to educate and raise awareness of violence… Continue Reading Trust backs domestic abuse campaign