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Patients are benefiting from a safer and faster discharge system being piloted by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. Home First is a fully supported discharge method which is getting people the care they need within the community while freeing up bed spaces and reducing readmissions. Occupational therapist and physiotherapy manager, Charlotte Stubbs, explained: “Home First is a… Continue Reading Fast, safe and effective hospital discharges
A 78-year-old grandad has told how he woke up in Blackpool Victoria Hospital with a massive cloud of fear lifted from his shoulders. Former hotelier, Michael Phillips, from St Annes, said he worried that his heart condition could cause a major stroke at any time. But this week he became the first patient at the hospital’s… Continue Reading New cardiac treatment gives St Annes grandad a life without fear
It should have been the trip of a lifetime for Lytham St Annes couple, Paul and Maria Mahon. The couple had taken very early retirement, their house had been sold, possessions put in storage and their cars left at an auction house. Paul and Maria, both in their early 50s, had been training for their… Continue Reading Dream holiday turns into tragedy for Lytham St Annes couple
The number of sepsis deaths at Blackpool Victoria Hospital has been halved through innovative changes to treatment methods. Following a year of intensive work, the death rate from the disease has been dramatically reduced through major changes to diagnosis and treatment. In 2014 the hospital’s sepsis mortality rate was the third worst in the country… Continue Reading Sepsis deaths halved at Blackpool hospital
Clifton Hospital has been having fun for Nutrition and Hydration Week. Ward 1 held an afternoon tea for the patients with special guests, the Mayor and Mayoress of Fylde, Coun Peter Collins and Mrs Caroline Collins, while volunteer Barry Evans, played the piano. Ward 1 is also hosting a ‘chair Zumba’ event for patients on… Continue Reading Clifton Hospital embraces Nutrition and Hydration Week
BLACKPOOL Teaching Hospitals has held an event to recognise apprentices working across the Trust in line with National Apprenticeship Week. The Trust’s first Apprenticeship Awards celebrated the often inspirational work apprentices do across the Trust and how important their roles are in the NHS workforce. Managers across the Trust were encouraged to nominate apprentices in… Continue Reading Trust holds special event to celebrate Blackpool’s future talent
Oral Health Educator Helen Kellett is all smiles as she waves goodbye to her career in dental health. Helen, who retired this week, has been devoted to the dental profession and spent her career working in a variety of roles across Lancashire. She has worked in dentistry for 44 years and 19 of those have… Continue Reading Blackpool dental professional is filling in her spare time
These boots may be made for walking – but not when each step is excruciatingly painful. And the problem is probably not with the boots – as thousands of foot patients will tell you. Consultant Podiatric Surgeon, Lee Murphy, said the average person takes about 4,000 – 6,000 steps a day – and each step… Continue Reading Blackpool mum can finally put her feet up
A miracle baby has been named after a nurse at Blackpool Victoria Hospital following a near-death experience. Ten month-old Danielle Alice Davey was born prematurely to save her and her mum’s life and took her name from the Accident and Emergency sister that cared for them. Twenty-seven year-old Lisa Davey was brought in to A&E… Continue Reading Miracle baby named after Blackpool nurse who treated near-death mum
A new campaign encouraging anyone affected by sexual violence to seek support has been launched at Blackpool Victoria Hospital as part of Sexual Violence Awareness Week. The campaign, funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, raises awareness of sexual violence, particularly within relationships and urges anyone affected to seek help from Lancashire Victim Services.… Continue Reading Campaign to support victims of sexual violence launched at Blackpool Victoria Hospital