Issue 205, Monday, December 23, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Festive hospitals – Seasonal cheer for patients and staff – Pages 3 – 8
My heart pump miracle – Patient tells how Blue Skies changed his hopes of life – Page 9
Issue 204, Monday, December 2, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Blue Skies charity run – Pictures from the elf service’s festive flurry! – Page 3
Ward assistants – Meet the team making all the difference for patients – Page 4
One Moment – Celebrating Success 2019 Special Edition – Friday, 15th November 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Read all about the winners and runners-up in this year’s Celebrating Success Awards!
Issue 203, Monday, November 11, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Wonder wall – Artist transforms access area to wards – Page 3
National honour -Innovation and determination are rewarded – Page 8
Issue 202, Monday, October 28, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
CQC Report – Hospital focuses on improving services – Page 3
Getting into the swing – Health care assistant beats odds to win trophies – Page 4
Issue 201, Monday, October 14, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
In the race for charity cash – Jackie’s help for cancer unit — Page 6
New faces on the board – Working together for a better future — Pages 3 & 4
Issue 200, Monday, September 30, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Life savers – Grateful patient praises cardiac consultants – Page 5
Healthy award – Trust team picks up top award – Page 6
Issue 199, Monday, September 16, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Life saving conversations – Bid to boost transplant register – Page 3
Trotting up the wards – Therapy ponies bring smiles to patients’ faces – Page 4
Issue 198, Monday, September 2, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Digital innovation – Remote working system shortlisted for two awards – Page 3
Why MRI is child’s play – Lego scanner helps children understand machines — Page 5
Issue 197 Monday, August 19, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Lifesaving donation – Retail firm’s gift to help save new-born lives – Page 3
Celebrating Success –
Shortlist announced for NHS awards – Page 7
Issue 196, Monday, August 5, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
We’ll miss you – Staff come together to say farewell to long serving consultant – Page 3
Heart warming – Consultants in the Lancashire Cardiac Centre use new life saving heart pump – Page 8
Issue 195, Monday, July 22, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Global recognition – Expert physio puts skills on to the international map – Page 3
Disability daisy – New scheme to help patients with learning difficulties – Page 4
Issue 194, Monday, July 8, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Music, maestro, please – Acoustic trio entertain patients, visitors and staff – Page 3
Summer fair fundraiser – Clifton Hospital raised more than £2,000 to enhance patient facilities – Pages 7&8
Issue 193, Monday, June 24, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Time to Celebrate – Have you received excellent care? Nominate in our awards – Page 3
Community challenge –
How a training course led to a soup kitchen campaign – Page 4
Issue 192, Monday, June 10, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
A special thank you – We are indebted to the volunteers who give us the gift of time – Pages 3&4
National mark of quality – Hospital staff are praised for their professionalism – Page 6
Issue 191, Tuesday, May 28, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Getting to know you – New interim CEO meets staff at the Trust – Page 4
Special treat for newborns – Babies given lifetime passes to Blackpool Tower – Page 6
Issue 190, Monday, May 13, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Helen joins the team – New chaplain takes up her role at
Blackpool hospital – Page 4
End of era for neonatal star – Inspirational nurse bids farewell
after more than 40 years – Page 5
Issue 189, Monday, April 29, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Hair raising appeal
Going to great lengths to build patients’ garden — Page 4
New face at the top Trust announce interim Chief Executive — Page 3
Issue 188 — Monday, April 15, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Chief Executive’s farewell – Wendy Swift leaves NHS after 40
years service – Pages 3 & 4
Praise for catering staff
Restaurant is honoured with 5-star certificate — Page 5
Issue 187, Monday, April 1, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Daring to Dream – Flakefleet children continue their campaign to help others – Page 3
Holiday turns to tragedy – Husband thanks district nurses for their unstinting care – Pages 5&6
Issue 186, Monday, March 18, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Life without fear – Grandad thanks cardiac team for
giving him his life back
– Pages 3 & 4
Honouring our staff –
Reaping the rewards of hard work –
Pages 5 & 8
Issue 185, Monday, March 4, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Home first – Pilot scheme gets patients home with community support – Page 5
Major’s tale of triumph – Cancer man who was planning his funeral is now looking to the future – Page 9
Issue 184, Monday, February 18, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Miracle mum’s baby shock – Name honour for devoted nurse – Page 3
TV skater does the honours –
Dancing on Ice star opens new pre-assessment unit – Page 5
Issue 183, Friday, February 1, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Shockwave surgery – Exciting new procedure for cardiac surgeons – Page 3
£100,000 cancer plea – Bid to build life-saving care centre at Blackpool hospital – Page 4
Issue 182, Friday, January 18, 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Meet our nursing stars –
Two health workers receive prestigious award – Page 5
Spotlight on digital health –
Blackpool team leads the way on new technology – Page 7