Category Archives: People Centred

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Outpatient changes at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

To keep patients, visitors and staff safe during the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are making changes to their Outpatient appointments from Monday, March 23. We aim to convert as much activity as possible to non face-to-face telephone consultations. Janet Barnsley, Director of Operations at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, said: “We will be contacting patients… Continue Reading Outpatient changes at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Meet Critical Care’s Specialist Physiotherapy Practitioner, Nicky

Over the coming weeks, we will be highlighting the roles of the people who work within the Emergency Department and Critical Care as part our Emergency Village and Critical Care Development campaign. Here we meet Specialist Physiotherapy Practitioner, Nicky… Nicky Williams has an extra special role at Blackpool Victoria’s Critical Care department. As of of… Continue Reading Meet Critical Care’s Specialist Physiotherapy Practitioner, Nicky

Bid to help Australian wildlife

A Blackpool radiographer and three of his friends are pounding the streets to raise cash to help animals suffering in the Australian fires. Devon Benton, 23, started a grueling ten mile a day run for ten consecutive days after seeing heartbreaking video footage of koala bears hurt in the fires. “We wanted to do something… Continue Reading Bid to help Australian wildlife

Cancer survivor gives hospital Children’s Ward a huge boost

THE family of a brave young cancer survivor has spearheaded a campaign to boost facilities at Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s Children’s ward. Six-year-old Skye Brierley was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer when she was four years old and received treatment at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Manchester Royal and even in the United States. Skye’s… Continue Reading Cancer survivor gives hospital Children’s Ward a huge boost

Clifton Hospital to host open recruitment event on January 29, 2020

Clifton Hospital, Lytham St Annes,  is set to host a recruitment event for qualified nurses and therapists this month. The award winning hospital is inviting potential staff to tour the hospital, sample some of the patient activities such as Armchair Zumba and Clifton’s Holiday Camp, before being interviewed for the positions across all wards. Clifton… Continue Reading Clifton Hospital to host open recruitment event on January 29, 2020

Hospital patients on a Hi-De-High as ward turns into holiday camp

A St Annes hospital is turning its patient day room into a holiday camp complete with its own ‘Orangecoat’ entertainer. Clifton’s Holiday Camp, based at Clifton Hospital Lytham St Annes, is a new regular entertainments programme based on activities from Pontins and Butlins by one of their former entertainers. Alma Stewart, a Communications Officer at… Continue Reading Hospital patients on a Hi-De-High as ward turns into holiday camp

Christmas Fair at Clifton Hospital raises thousands for patient care

CLIFTON Hospital has held yet another successful Christmas Fair. Once again, staff, volunteers and supporters made the hospital a winter wonderland of stalls, games, raffle and tombolas and many of the local community turned up to support. Raffle prizes were donated by generous locals and businesses including Spago, Booths, Stringers,  Gusto Restaurant and Bar and… Continue Reading Christmas Fair at Clifton Hospital raises thousands for patient care