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Are you thinking about a career in nursing, looking to progress in your current role, or simply seeking some friendly career advice? The Professional Education Development (PED) Team is here to help! Our Nurse Career Clinics (NCC) run twice a month, every month, offering personalised guidance and support for anyone interested in starting or advancing...

Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer Katie Fisher, based at Rosemere Cancer Centre in Royal Preston Hospital, has led an innovative project that is transforming patient care at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust by harnessing the power of nature. Katie developed the initiative as part of her Rapid Evidence Conversion Summaries (RaCES) internship with the NIHR Applied...

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hosted its inaugural Early Pregnancy Loss Conference at Kilhey Court, Standish at the end of October, bringing together healthcare professionals, patient partners, and advocacy groups to explore the clinical, emotional, and pastoral dimensions of early pregnancy care. The conference was funded and sponsored by 4Louis, the UK charity which...

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced strike action by resident doctors from 7am on Friday 14 November 2025, concluding at 7am on Wednesday 19 November 2025.  During these strikes, all other NHS staff (including consultants and other specialist doctors) will still be working, and the focus of the NHS will be on ensuring as many services as possible...

Lt Col Rachel Diss, Occupational Therapist at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and National Diversity and Inclusion Lead for the Army Cadet Force, won the Defence Inclusivity Award at the 2025 Soldiering On Awards. The ceremony, held in partnership with Barclays at the Park Plaza in London on 22 October, celebrated individuals and organisations making outstanding...