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Invitation to attend a free health seminar on Adult Cystic Fibrosis at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

MEMBERS of the public are invited to attend a free presentation on Adult Cystic Fibrosis at the latest health seminar for members of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Tarek Saba, Consultant Chest Physician, will host a seminar on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 3pm in the Cardiac Lecture Theatre, Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Victoria… Continue Reading Invitation to attend a free health seminar on Adult Cystic Fibrosis at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Come along to our #NHS70 events this July

This time next month, the NHS is turning 70 and Blackpool Victoria Hospital is hosting some celebrations so why not join in? It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the achievements of one of the nation’s most loved institutions, to appreciate the vital role the service plays in our lives, and to recognise and thank the… Continue Reading Come along to our #NHS70 events this July

Find out about our Breast Screening Service

The North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service is part of the National Breast Screening Programme and provides a free breast screening service for eligible well women in North Lancashire and South Cumbria. Our breast screening programme invites eligible women to the following locations across the Morecambe Bay, Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre area Royal… Continue Reading Find out about our Breast Screening Service

Paediatric team introduce therapies to aid patient care

The Paediatric team at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have introduced some exciting new therapies as part of their care. Caring Hands is a 12 month, National Lottery funded project that will aid patient care by providing a range of massage therapies to young patients both on the Children’s Ward and through courses in the community.… Continue Reading Paediatric team introduce therapies to aid patient care

Trust’s first trainer awards are a huge success

THE Medical Education department held its first annual Trainer Awards ceremony to recognise those trainers who go above and beyond in the support, supervision and guidance they give to our medical students and trainees. Students and trainee doctors were given the opportunity to nominate a trainer who had given them valuable support. Nominators had the… Continue Reading Trust’s first trainer awards are a huge success

Trust simulation unit benefits from new technology

A NEW piece of equipment is helping the simulation team at Blackpool Victoria Hospital develop enhance Laparoscopy Surgery skills among its staff. The Trust’s Simulation and Skills unit has recently obtained a Laparoscopy abdomen mannequin which was provided by a company called ‘Limbs and Things.’ The Bristol-based company is using the donation to help promote… Continue Reading Trust simulation unit benefits from new technology

Blue Skies Hospitals Fund announced as Lytham Festival Charity Partner

The charity for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blue Skies Hospitals Fund, has been announced as one of the Charity Partners at this year’s Lytham Festival. Blue Skies and other charities across the North West will benefit from Lancashire’s biggest music festival this summer. Along with five charities from across the region, Blue Skies… Continue Reading Blue Skies Hospitals Fund announced as Lytham Festival Charity Partner

New advice session for people affected by cancer is a great success

A NEW advice session for people affected by cancer has been labelled a great success. The sessions, held by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the Department for Work and Pensions, Disability First and Macmillan Cancer Support, are being held to offer financial help for people affected by cancer. Kerrie Newsham. Macmillan Cancer Care Co-Ordinator… Continue Reading New advice session for people affected by cancer is a great success

“Thanks for giving me a fantastic working life.” #NHS70

Blackpool’s Beryl Whitehead has not only worked for the NHS for 30 years, she worked at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in the early days of its existence. Beryl, 80, originally started her training at Manchester Royal Hospital in 1958 before her family moved to Blackpool and she restarted her training at the then Victoria Hospital Blackpool.… Continue Reading “Thanks for giving me a fantastic working life.” #NHS70

From a wheelchair to the world’s highest mountain thanks to the NHS

A Blackpool hotelier has thanked staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital for helping him fulfil a dream of hiking up the world’s largest mountain. Mike Foster, who owns the Holm-Lea on Lord Street, has climbed up to Mount Everest’s Base Camp despite suffering horrific injuries after a 15 feet fall five years ago that left… Continue Reading From a wheelchair to the world’s highest mountain thanks to the NHS