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Blackpool Victoria Hospital is celebrating after seeing several members of staff shortlisted for a national award. Following a number of nominations submitted to the Unsung Hero Awards, three have been shortlisted for their inspiring work at the Trust. The Unsung Hero Awards are the only national awards for non-medical and non-clinical NHS and healthcare staff… Continue Reading Blackpool Victoria staff shortlisted for a national award
A serving Major in the Duke of Lancaster Regiment whose life was turned upside down by a cancer diagnosis is now looking forward to the future thanks to the care provided at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Major George Henry Briscoe, MBE, who has been in the army for 36 years was diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer… Continue Reading Cleveleys army major shows fighting spirit in cancer battle
Have you ever wondered why Clifton Hospital feels so warm and friendly? One of the reasons is there is a league of volunteers supporting the hospital. The Clifton League of Friends charity was founded when the hospital first opened in 1988 and is still going strong more than 30 years later. The 12 strong team… Continue Reading Clifton Friends are top of the League
THE Trust’s quarterly Care Certificate presentation took place this week with 13 members of staff receiving their awards from Simone Anderton Deputy Director of Nursing & Quality. Karen Straw, Workforce Development Manager at the Trust, opened the event and explained how much effort goes into the Care Certificate by the staff members and how this… Continue Reading Fylde coast Care Certificates presented at special event
Fylde Coast residents are being given the chance to share their views on the NHS through a series of drop-in sessions throughout the year with the first chance this week. The two Fylde Coast clinical commissioning groups the organisations that ‘buy’ and plan health services in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre, are inviting residents to attend… Continue Reading Fylde coast residents’ chance to share views with the NHS
Members of a hospital ward slimming group have proved they are a bunch of losers! The Clifton Chunks Club, devised by staff on Ward 3 at Clifton Hospital, have joined together to help each other lose weight and feel more healthy. Despite the temptation of tucking into chocolates and biscuits patients and their families gave… Continue Reading Clifton staff group ‘weighs’ up the future…
THE Trust’ leadership and development programme for its specialty and associate specialist (SAS) doctors and consultants has been featured by NHS Employers. The case study breaks down the component parts of the programme to show how it has not only strengthened senior doctors’ knowledge of leadership and management, but it also improved their job satisfaction,… Continue Reading Trust leadership programme gets national attention
A mum and her family who were so thankful for the care her premature baby received at the Neonatal Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have donated equipment to enhance care for babies. Naomi Appleby gave birth to baby Arlo at 25 weeks weighing just 1lb 12oz. She had to spend her baby’s early weeks firstly… Continue Reading Bringing the New Year in at home
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
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