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THE Trust was delighted to host a regional seminar held by the UK Ophthalmology Alliance (UKOA) this week. The seminar was a workshop for clinicians, managers, commissioners and IT leads involved in ophthalmology services from across the region to look at the developments of ophthalmic patient records systems with speakers from a number of Trusts… Continue Reading Trust hosts regional ophthalmic seminar
A supportive and dedicated Blackpool Victoria Hospital ward manager has received a coveted national award. Ann Wimperis, Ward Manager of Ward 26 at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, was presented with a prestigious Cavell Trust Award after being nominated by staff nurse Liz Goostry, who praised Ann for her support for colleagues on the ward.… Continue Reading Delight as Ann named ‘star nurse’
A programme set up by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proving to be a huge success in developing potential medics into junior doctors. The work experience programme, set up by the Medical Education department, was established to offer local college students the opportunity to spend time working in a hospital and develop their… Continue Reading Work experience students return to Trust to start their medical careers at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
In preparation for Stroke Awareness Day on October 29, Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s Stroke Unit has been highlighting their very varied patient care. Ward Manager, Leanne Macefield, said: “We are very proud of the care we provide in our combined acute and rehabilitation Unit. “Patients come on to the ward having suffered a stroke. Depending on… Continue Reading Stroke unit raises the bar in stroke care
Fylde coast residents are being encouraged to promote self-care by taking a selfie. From November 12 to 18 the national campaign Self Care Week will be encouraging people to do something to promote their own health and wellbeing. Self Care Week is an opportunity to promote self-care, which is one of the most effective tools… Continue Reading Selling Self-Care with selfies
FYLDE coast cancer patients are to benefit from a new regular advice clinic. The Macmillan Information Centre, based in the Windmill Unit of Blackpool Victoria Hospital, is hosting monthly sessions to give advice to cancer patients about their entitlement to benefits. The appointments are held with Carol Reid form the Disability First charity based on… Continue Reading Macmillan Information Centre hosts new advice slot
A park bench is the focal point of a “unique and wonderful” exhibition to celebrate the life of a Lancashire photographer. Following the death of her partner Mike Foster, journalist Elizabeth Gomm decided to dedicate a bench in his memory in Blackpool’s Stanley Park. Rather than just attach a plaque to remember press photographer Mike,… Continue Reading Unique exhibition to celebrate Lancashire newspaper photographer
Blackpool Victoria Hospital had said ta-ta to the Camerados teepee. The tepee was located in the main entrance of the hospital and has been welcoming a host of keen visitors since the end of June. Founder of Camerados, Maff Potts, travelled from Oxford to bid farewell to the teepee along with Development Manager, Izzy Harriss… Continue Reading Trust has bid ta-ta to the Camerados teepee
In October 2018, some of the NHS services provided by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTH) will be transferred to the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMB). Services that are transferring relate to adults who are receiving care in the community including patients with long term conditions for example: District Nursing… Continue Reading Patient Information Notice – Transfer of Services
CLINICAL research has been given the green light after funding was secured for two new research nurse posts. The £63,208 funding has been provided by the Rosemere Cancer Foundation charity to Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The money will allow the Trust to cover the nurses’ salaries and other associated costs for a year.… Continue Reading Rosemere charity backs research at Blackpool Victoria Hospital