Chief Executive Kevin McGee issues a weekly blog to discuss his thoughts on what has been happening within the Trust and also how national or international events affect patients and staff here at BTH.
Signalling the start of recovery
It seems like something we might want to whisper gently after the horrors we have endured over the past 12 months, but I do think there are reasons to be cautiously optimistic this week. I say cautious because we must...
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Pulling together through a crisis
I was delighted to be invited to be ‘guest blogger’ this week in Kevin’s absence for a number of reasons. Firstly, it’s great to see colleagues like Kevin taking a break from work to rest and recharge as we continue...
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An opportunity to look forward
There has been much reflection about our response to Covid nationally in the media this week as we approach the anniversary of the first infected patient in the UK. It has been a long and difficult year for everyone and...
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Thank you for everything you are doing
Thank you for your kind comments about this blog. It has been another difficult week for everyone in Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, the wider healthcare system and the NHS as a whole. If you are suffering with Covid or close to...
Read MoreYou are all making a difference
If you’re a BBC Radio Lancashire listener you might have heard me on the breakfast show earlier this week where I was really honest about the current situation facing colleagues at both Blackpool and East Lancashire Hospitals. I want to...
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Happy new year to one and all
The first week of this year has been busy and challenging but I want to start by sending my very best wishes to you and your family for the New Year. The past 12 months really have been extraordinary due...
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Christmas wishes to all
AS we move towards the end of 2020, I wanted to personally thank each and every member of the Trust for your hard work, dedication and professionalism during what has been a challenging and busy year. The Trust is a...
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A huge thanks to all our staff
HELLO and welcome to the latest Chief Executive’s blog. Once again I would like to start with a massive thank you to all staff for everything you have been doing to support our patients at this extremely busy time for...
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Thank you for taking your part in history
HELLO and welcome to the latest Chief Executive’s blog at the end of what has been an historic week for us with BTH being so heavily involved in the roll out of the national Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday. When Agnes...
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Good news over vaccinations
HELLO and welcome to the latest Chief Executive’s blog. This has been another incredibly busy week with an amazing amount of work going on in all areas of the trust. The biggest news has undoubtedly been the approval to use...
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