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North Pier’s compere and funny man, Joey Blower, has been singing the praises of the NHS. Joey is celebrating his 25th season in the Merrie England bar this year too. He said: “The NHS has served me well since I’ve been born. “I was born in a NHS hospital, my children… Continue Reading Joey’s ‘Blowing’ the trumpet for the NHS – #NHS70
Blackpool’s Dancing on Ice star, Dan Whiston, has been praising the NHS ahead of its 70th birthday on July 5th. With most of his family having been born at Blackpool Victoria Hospital and his sister an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Dan has strong connection to the hospital and the NHS. He said: “I think we are… Continue Reading Dan wishes the NHS an ‘ice’ birthday – #NHS70
FYLDE coast youngsters are being given the chance to get their teeth into a career as a dental nurse. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Dental Nurse Apprenticeship scheme starting later this year. Dental Cadet Co-ordinator Louise Eadie from Moor Park Health Centre, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for young people… Continue Reading Youngsters have a chance to get their teeth into dental career
As part of the NHS70 celebrations, Blackpool Victoria Hospital is pleased to announce some 1948 inspired entertainment. Local vocalist Beverley Alexander, a regular at the Lytham 1940s Festival, will be singing songs from the 40s on the 70th birthday of the NHS, July 5. As Lilli de Carlo, Beverley will be performing her marvellous vintage… Continue Reading 1940s entertainment for #NHS70 hospital Street Party
Blackpool Victoria Hospital is hosting a special staff reunion as part of the NHS’ 70th birthday celebrations. The reunion is open to former or long serving staff who would like the chance to meet up with colleagues who they may not have seen for years. Many staff trained and lived on the Blackpool Victoria site… Continue Reading Blackpool Victoria Hospital to host #NHS70 staff reunion event
A LOCAL comic has thanked the NHS for saving his life. Johnnie Casson, 75, had a triple heart bypass 17 years ago at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The surgeon told him that without the surgery, he wouldn’t survive. Johnnie said: “The surgeon told me I needed surgery within a matter… Continue Reading Local funny man thanks NHS for saving his life – #NHS70
A teepee is set to return to Blackpool Victoria Hospital after the success of pilot initiative last year. The hospital joined forces with social movement Camerados to place a 15ft teepee in its main entrance as a meeting area for people and a way of bringing people together to talk about issues that may have… Continue Reading Camerados teepee to return to Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Blackpool Victoria Hospital welcomed a special visitor who put the ‘whinny’ into Whinney Heys Road. One year-old American miniature horse, Digby, is the first guide horse in the UK and is one of a small number of therapy horses across the country. He dropped in for a special visit to be ‘neigh’bourly to staff… Continue Reading Blackpool Victoria Hospital welcomes an off the hoof visitor
The Paediatric team at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have introduced some exciting new therapies as part of their care. Caring Hands is a 12 month, National Lottery funded project that will aid patient care by providing a range of massage therapies to young patients both on the Children’s Ward and through courses in the community.… Continue Reading Paediatric team introduce therapies to aid patient care