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Do you know your cholesterol level? A top Blackpool cardiologist is urging people to go to their GP to find out as this silent killer has no symptoms and your first sign could be a heart attack or stroke. Cholesterol is one of the three main, modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), the second… Continue Reading Blackpool clinic helps halt a silent killer
Nurses will go to any length to help and support their patients. But one nurse at Blackpool Victoria Hospital went to no length at all! In a bid to raise funds to design and build a garden for elderly and dementia patients, Sister Louise McGuinness showed her commitment to the cause by undergoing a charity… Continue Reading Close shave for a good cause
A YOUNG Blackpool woman who says she owes her life to experts at Blackpool Victoria Hospital says she could think of no better way of repaying them than getting a job there. Leanne Humphreys, 24, had life-saving treatment at the hospital after being diagnosed with leukaemia last year. She was so delighted with the care… Continue Reading Blackpool leukaemia patient excited to be starting work at the hospital that saved her life
A Five Star hygiene certificate has been added to the list of awards bestowed on Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s catering team. The kitchens, which serve up more than 2,500 meals a day, have already been presented with a Healthier Choice award and named in the national top 25 per cent of hospitals for providing a good… Continue Reading Five star praise for Blackpool hospital caterers
Being in hospital over Easter was just a little sweeter this year after a massive donation of chocolate eggs for the Children’s Ward. Staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital were delighted to welcome representatives from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) who brought more than 70 eggs for young patients. “Many of our staff are… Continue Reading Egg-cellent gifts for Children’s Ward
A Blackpool therapist is gearing up to run to London Marathon for the second time in four years. Steph Pashley, 31, works at Blackpool Victoria Hospital as an occupational therapist and is now fundraising for the London Marathon- but this time has some records to beat. She said: “I am raising money for CLIC Sargent… Continue Reading Steph steps up for second London marathon
A BLACKPOOL healthcare worker with a desire to help people with mental health problems is raising funds for vital services who have helped many, including himself. Ben Constable, 41, is a bench worker at Blackpool Victoria Hospital and is working shifts as a healthcare assistant with the hope to become a qualified nurse. He has… Continue Reading Running up the funds for mental health charities
BLACKPOOL Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced an interim replacement for retiring Chief Executive Wendy Swift. Kevin McGee, Chief Executive of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, will take over from May 1st with Wendy retiring at the end of April. The substantive Chief Executive post will be advertised nationally in the next few weeks.… Continue Reading Interim Chief Executive for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
THERE were miles of smiles at Blackpool Victoria Hospital today as patients got to meet some special visitors. Three American miniature pets as therapy horses visited the wards at the hospital to interact with patients on a wide range of wards. This was the latest visit from the always popular horses owned by KL Pony… Continue Reading Patients enjoy “horsing around’’ at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
SIXTH form students have been given the opportunity to learn about careers their local hospital could offer them. Staff from Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust attended a recruitment event at Blackpool Sixth Form College to highlight the varied clinical roles on offer in the community. Sarah Critchley, Clinical Improvement Lead at the Trust, said:… Continue Reading Blackpool students given insight into NHS careers