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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
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
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
A CHRISTMAS tree often tells a story of generations of family members. Decorations may have been given to us by grandparents or bought as mementoes of family holidays. Some trinkets are handmade by children or bought to celebrate occasions such as a first Christmas. But for some families, a baby who died too soon is… Continue Reading Making Christmas special for grieving families
LONG serving members of staff at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were awarded for their dedication at a special ceremony. The Trust held its annual awards event for those staff with more than 20 years’ NHS service and colleagues who had gone the extra mile and undertaken additional qualifications. Jane Meek, Deputy Director of… Continue Reading NHS staff honoured for their service in recognition event
MENTORS and educators from across the Trust were recognised for their efforts at a special event. The Trust has a number of mentors and educators around the organisation who work with Practice Education Facilitators to oversee students and new members of staff to help their development and support them through their studies and formative… Continue Reading Trust holds special event to recognise the work of supporting students