Electrical fault in the Maternity Unit

A small electrical fault was identified in the Maternity Unit at Blackpool Victoria yesterday (Wednesday).

The fault was quickly discovered by the ward team and assessed by colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. After a short interlude, all services were resumed. This minor incident also affected some phone lines for a short period of time.

Thank you to everyone involved for their quick response. Incidents such as this highlights the importance of effective fire safety management and the necessity for having robust business continuity plans in place.

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