20Dec
PNE visit brings Christmas cheer to Children’s Ward
Preston North End’s annual Christmas visit to Royal Preston Hospital was a popular one with patients, families and staff on the Children’s Ward. Armed with toys, selection boxes and souvenirs provided by the club, manager Paul Heckingbottom brought the squad across from their Euxton training base as they took time out from preparations...
19Dec
Trust participates in first-of-its-kind clinical trial of breakthrough antimicrobial technology poised to revolutionise global health policy
Following a first-of-its-kind clinical trial conducted at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, Primel has announced use of its Active Hand Shield technology will improve patient safety, address the current challenges of hand hygiene compliance by healthcare workers, and reduce the cost and burden of healthcare-associated infections. The trial of Primel Active Hand Shield (PAHS) demonstrated an average...
18Dec
Warriors spread Christmas cheer at Royal Preston Hospital
It’s not often you have world champions on the wards at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, but patients had a treat as Wigan Warriors paid a special visit to Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday 17 December. The Cherry and Whites, the world’s most successful Rugby League club, have generously given their time to raise spirits at...
17Dec
New support group launched for the ‘1 in 10’ in Lancashire with endometriosis
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals has collaborated with Endometriosis UK on a new volunteer-led support group - the only platform of its type currently available nationwide - to help those with suspected or diagnosed endometriosis. The Endometriosis UK Lancashire Support Group will offer peer-to-peer support, and a chance to share stories, information and advice, both online and...
16Dec
UK’s first-of-its-kind radiotherapy machine improving patient outcomes in Lancashire
State-of-the-art radiation therapy equipment at a Lancashire cancer centre has been reducing treatment times for patients since being installed earlier this year. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals’ Rosemere Cancer Centre at Royal Preston Hospital upgraded one of its radiation therapy machines in the summer, taking receipt of the UK’s first Elekta Harmony linear accelerator (also known...
16Dec
Sit with Hope plaques installed at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
If you have had chance to take a moment and a seat on one of the many benches around Royal Preston Hospital, you may have seen a plaque encouraging people to #sitwithhope - @goodgrieftrust‘s national initiative to ensure patients, staff and visitors know where to turn for help at the most difficult times of...
10Dec
From sleigh to screen, Santa connects with children at Royal Preston Hospital
Christmas came early to children at Royal Preston Hospital as Santa embraced the power of digital technology. With the help of Cisco, it’s Webex platform and volunteers, Father Christmas made a virtual visit live from the North Pole to the hospital on Thursday, 5 December to hear the wishes of those on the Children’s...
10Dec
Cancer Alliance partners with EFL Club Community Organisations to deliver prehab sessions
The Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance are partnering with eight local EFL Club Community Organisations (CCOs) to deliver free Cancer Prehab sessions to cancer patients (18+) preparing for or currently receiving treatment. From January, the CCOs of Accrington Stanley, Barrow AFC, Blackburn Rovers, Blackpool FC, Burnley FC, Fleetwood Town, Morecambe FC, and Preston North End...
