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Captain’s Jack’s Christmas surprise for young hospital patients

A cheeky pirate entertained young patients on the children’s ward at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. ‘Captain Jack Sparrow’ from Coral Island amusements arcade in Blackpool brought smiles to the youngsters’ faces on December 28. Tony McKeon, an assistant manager at Coral Island, said the company always liked to support the children’s ward at Christmas. The firm… Continue Reading Captain’s Jack’s Christmas surprise for young hospital patients

Frozen Characters bring joy to Blackpool hospital’s children’s ward

Youngsters on the children’s ward at Blackpool Victoria Hospital were wide eyed as characters from Davey Dee Entertainments paid a visit on December 28. Emma and Davey Adams appeared as characters from the film Frozen and the children loved it. Emma appeared as ‘Anna’ and Davey was ‘Kristoff’ from the popular Disney movie. Davey said:… Continue Reading Frozen Characters bring joy to Blackpool hospital’s children’s ward

Blackpool Round Table members donate presents to young patients

Children who attend Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s Emergency Department over Christmas will receive a boost after a kind donation from a local group. Members of Normoss Round Table Lodge donated more than 80 presents to staff this week to give to those youngsters unfortunate enough to be in the department this Christmas. The group held… Continue Reading Blackpool Round Table members donate presents to young patients

Anne Nolan and guests spread some Christmas cheer at Clifton hospital

ANNE Nolan and guests handed out Christmas presents to patients at Clifton hospital yesterday. Arranged by Fylde coast charity Just Good Friends, of which Anne is patron, the helpers included Santa, police cadets and Police Community Support Officers and the fire service. Patients were overjoyed to receive gifts and meet the visitors who spread the… Continue Reading Anne Nolan and guests spread some Christmas cheer at Clifton hospital

Handy hints for a hangover-free Christmas

Christmas is a time for celebrating with family and friends, but it is easy to lose that festive cheer when too much booze leaves you with a huge hangover. Health bosses on the Fylde coast have put together some helpful hints to make sure your Christmas party season is as enjoyable as possible –… Continue Reading Handy hints for a hangover-free Christmas

Take part in our self-care survey for Fylde coast residents

We’re working with our partners across the Fylde coast to develop a ‘Self-Care Strategy’ and want to hear from local people on how we can support you to stay fit and well for longer. We want to help people to live happier and healthier lives by reducing the likelihood of developing long-term conditions such as… Continue Reading Take part in our self-care survey for Fylde coast residents

Let’s keep A&E for patients who really need it

Residents of the Fylde coast are being urged to think carefully before heading to A&E so that patients who need it the most get the treatment they require. Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s Emergency Department is continuing to see large numbers of people putting significant pressure on the local health system in meeting this demand. However,… Continue Reading Let’s keep A&E for patients who really need it

Blackpool A&E volunteers celebrate Christmas with a party

Volunteers were thanked for supporting the work of the Emergency Department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital with a special Christmas party. More than 20 volunteers popped into the party at various times over the lunch break on Friday, December 9. People of all ages choose to volunteer in the department, from university students to people in… Continue Reading Blackpool A&E volunteers celebrate Christmas with a party

Help others in need this Christmas at Food Drive event

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is teaming up with the Salvation Army and Co-op stores to help local vulnerable people this Christmas. The Trust is asking staff and the public to donate food at their next event on Tuesday, December 13 at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, or to leave items outside the Patient Relations office… Continue Reading Help others in need this Christmas at Food Drive event

Blackpool footballers Andy, Armand, Jamille and Kelvin with Lexi-Rose

Tangerines spread Christmas cheer in children’s ward

PLAYERS from Blackpool FC visited Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s children’s’ ward this week. The squad, who came bearing gifts, spread some Christmas cheer to the ward’s sick children. Goalkeeper Sam Slocombe, said: “It is the least we can do. It’s very unfortunate situation to be in hospital especially at this time of year, so if we… Continue Reading Tangerines spread Christmas cheer in children’s ward