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Kind deeds and excellent care inspired a patient to write a special poem about staff on a hospital ward. Mary Kane, 81, from Poulton, composed an ode entitled ‘The Attitude of Caring’ about the compassionate staff on Ward 19 at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Mary said: “The staff have been so good with me. I have… Continue Reading Blackpool hospital patient puts thoughts on care into verse
Blue Skies Hospitals Fund and the Chaplaincy Team at Blackpool Victoria Hospital are inviting people to a special memorial evening which will help raise money for local bereavement care. For many families Christmas is a very sad time of year when the loss of a loved one is particularly painful at what otherwise would have… Continue Reading Tree of Lights service will honour lost loved ones
A vital service that has helped keep hundreds of the region’s most unwell people out of hospital is now available across the whole Fylde coast. The Extensive Care Service makes sure people over 60 with two or more long-term conditions receive more coordinated support closer to their home and less in hospital. The service… Continue Reading Revolutionary service now on offer across Fylde coast
Work to improve the health and transform the care of Fylde coast residents has been praised by key figures within the NHS. Leaders from NHS England and Public Health England recently visited the area to find out more about work underway to introduce ‘new care models’ to the Fylde coast. These ‘new care models’… Continue Reading NHS chiefs praise Fylde coast healthcare developments
A new volunteer-led shop at Blackpool Victoria Hospital is proving a great success. The shop, which is based in the hospital’s new outpatients department, is run by volunteers to help raise money for the Trust’s Blue Skies Hospitals fund. It has only been open for two weeks but it already proving to be a roaring… Continue Reading New Blackpool hospital shop is a hit with patients, staff and public
A charity evening successfully fluttered by as hundreds of people attended a Butterfly Ball in aid of Blue Skies Hospitals Fund. The ball, which was inspired by the Butterfly Scheme – a national initiative to identify patients living with dementia in a sensitive and discreet way – was held at the Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, on… Continue Reading Butterfly Ball helps raise funds for dementia care
Patients in Ward 7 enjoyed a spooky treat with their tea this morning. As well as decorating the ward in a Halloween theme, a variety of eerie cakes were brought in, kindly donated by the staff. Organiser, ward clerk Tina Russell, said: “We decided to organise a Halloween tea party just to try and… Continue Reading Halloween treats for Ward 7 patients
CLIFTON Hospital’s Skin Cancer Care Coordinator, Michelle Forsyth, is set to become a regional ambassador for a national charity. Michelle is to use her skills to benefit Skcin, the Karen Clifford skin charity, which raises awareness through education, promoting prevention and early detection. She said: “It is nice to be recognised and be invited… Continue Reading Clifton care coordinator to become national charity ambassador
A health trust is proud to be doing its bit to offer patients the opportunity to take part in research trials in the North West. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is among the six top recruiters in the region. Michelle Stephens, Head of Research and Development for the Trust, said: “The Trust is highly… Continue Reading Trust supports growth of research in North West