16Nov
Trust Clinical Physiologist Sarah Walsh on her role in Cause of Death
The Cause of Death series on Channel 5 has shone a light on real life coronial investigations, going behind the scenes as medical mysteries are solved. Among those helping solve those mysteries are certain professionals within the NHS, whose roles may be less well known to the public. Indeed, some areas are so under the radar,...
14Nov
Finney House turns one!
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is marking the first anniversary of the opening of Finney House today, when it took over the residential facility to run a Community Healthcare Hub designed to accommodate patients who no longer need specialist hospital care. The site was formally opened on 14 November, 2022, when the Trust took on the...
14Nov
Unique immersive sound installation is coming to Royal Preston Hospital!
100 Voices - an immersive sound installation created from five months of research, workshops and conversation with staff, patients, and visitors in 12 hospitals across four NHS Foundation Trusts, including Lancashire Teaching Hospitals - is coming to Royal Preston Hospital next week. The unique installation will be located in the Chapel from Monday 20 November to Thursday 30 November...
13Nov
Put yourself first by hitting the self-care button this week
Take charge of your health – that is the message from NHS chiefs this Self Care Week. Staying active, checking your medication and knowing how to treat common illnesses yourself are just some of the little things we can all do to prevent health and wellbeing issues getting to the point of needing medical help. Self...
13Nov
Join the national NHS New Hospital Programme Engagement Hospital Facilities Workshop
The national New Hospital Programme would like to invite you to a 90-minute virtual workshop about your experience of using hospital facilities. The national New Hospital Programme team are running several patient and public workshops during 2023 and 2024 to hear about your experiences using hospital services to help improve the designs and layout of future hospitals....
08Nov
Patient Parking Charges
As a result of a new national policy on Car Parking Concessions introduced by the Department of Health in 2022, plus the rising cost of general inflation, the Trust now needs to increase patient parking permit charges with effect from 8am on 15 November 2023. Patient parking charges at the Trust have not been increased since 2018, and over...
03Nov
We're on the big screen! Lancashire Teaching Hospitals to feature in series two of Cause of Death
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust/ East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is delighted to be once again featuring in the second series of Channel 5’s groundbreaking Cause of Death documentary, which follows real life coronial investigations and the effects it has on family members, from the moment a body arrives in the mortuary right through...
03Nov
Mayor of Preston joins Royal Preston Hospital to celebrate Black History Month
The event, which was held in the Education Centre at Royal Preston Hospital, focussed on highlighting the importance of Black History Month – celebrating the contributions of black individuals throughout history. Alongside speeches from the Mayor and executives, it also featured cultural performances, exhibitions, and discussions on black history and its impact on local communities. One...