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ONE of Blackpool’s biggest stars has helped celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. International singing sensation, Joe Longthorne MBE, was at the hospital to open a new book bench and reveal a new history wall on the Whinney Heys site last week. He said: “It is a wonderful honour to be able… Continue Reading Singing star’s support for Blackpool NHS70 celebrations
Yesterday, the Workforce Development team held their Care Certificate presentation to recognise the work of our Clinical Support staff who have recently completed their Care Certificates, which is a mandatory requirement in the post. They were awarded with a badge and certificate, presented by Deputy Director of Nursing, Simone Anderton. Managers were invited to attend… Continue Reading Trust recognises staff on completion of Care Certificates
MEMBERS of the public are invited to attend a free presentation on Pelvic Organ Prolapse, the latest health seminar for members of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Eric Mutema, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, will host a seminar entitled Pelvic Organ Prolapse on Friday 13th July at 10.30am in the Lecture Theatre, Education Centre,… Continue Reading Invitation to attend a free health seminar on Pelvic Organ Prolapse at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
STAFF and visitors to Blackpool Victoria Hospital can put their best foot forward after the launch of four walking trails around the site. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has worked in partnership with the resort’s Living Streets Charity to establish four trails around the site. The trails were officially launched as part of the… Continue Reading Hospital walking trail boost for staff and visitors – #NHS70
People living across the Fylde coast can ask questions of their local NHS as the three local organisations in the area come together for their joint annual meetings. The annual general meetings of NHS Blackpool and Fylde and Wyre Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and the annual members meeting of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust… Continue Reading NHS welcomes questions for annual meetings
A Fylde Coast cardiologist will be pulling at very different heart strings when he leads a charity concert this week. Dr Kenneth Wong, a Consultant Cardiologist in the Lancashire Cardiac Centre at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, will be a guest performer with the Fylde Sinfonia at a concert at 7.30pm on Saturday, June 30, to raise money… Continue Reading Fylde coast Cardiac surgeon to show off piano skills for charity
THE Medical Education Department held its third junior doctor Quality Improvement Awards. Five doctors were selected to present their improvement projects to colleagues at the event held in the Education Centre at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Dr Diarmuid Chevalier was chosen as the winner for his work on Secondary Prevention of STEMIs. Others presenting were: Dr… Continue Reading Junior Doctors praised for Quality Improvement projects
FOR the past three years a special visitor to Clifton Hospital has ‘clawed’ his way into patients’ hearts. Six year old Labradoodle, Charlie, has been a Pets As Therapy (PAT) dog for the last three years visiting patients in all four wards at Clifton twice a week. Mags Hannings, who lives in St Annes, is… Continue Reading Charlie gives patients paws for thought – #NHS70
A Blackpool- based, international singing sensation is set to join in special events to celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday. Joe Longthorne MBE will be officially opening a reading bench and revealing a new memory wall at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Joe said: “Having a deep passion for learning and knowledge, I… Continue Reading Singing legend joins #NHS70 events at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
To celebrate the NHS turning 70 this July, Blackpool Victoria are hosting a series of events which everyone is welcome to attend. In addition, the Camerados teepee will be returning on June 22 and will feature in the celebrations which start on July 2. You can also buy commemorative NHS70 pin badges from the… Continue Reading Help Blackpool Victoria Hospital celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday – #NHS70