24Jun
Upcoming strike action – everything you need to know
The British Medical Association (BMA) have announced junior doctors will take strike action from 7am on Thursday 27 June, 2024, until 7am on Tuesday 2 July, 2024. What’s happening? We have now seen over a year of industrial action across the NHS and staff continue to work hard to provide patients with the best possible care under the...
19Jun
Perfect preparation for Gregg ahead of Paris Paralympics
World and two-time European champions Gregg Stevenson and Lauren Rowles maintained their unbeaten run in the PR2 mixed double sculls (PR2 Mix 2x) on Sunday in Poznan, Poland on the last day of racing at World Rowing Cup III. As the curtain came down on the final racing before this summer’s Paralympic Games, Gregg...
12Jun
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals shortlisted for 2024 HSJ Patient Safety Awards
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that their Chorley Children and Young People Surgical Hub Project has been shortlisted for the Improving Care for Children and Young People Initiative of the Year at this year’s HSJ Patient Safety Awards. The HSJ Patient Safety Awards recognise safety, culture and positive experience...
11Jun
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals celebrates its Internationally Educated Colleagues
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals’ Internationally Educated Colleagues were recognised at a special celebration day last week, to thank them for the contributions and sacrifices they have made whilst working for the Trust. The event, which was held at Royal Preston Hospital, saw colleagues - all recruited from outside of Great Britain - receive awards to recognise...
31May
Internationally Educated Colleagues Celebration Day - Ancy all smiles after 2023 award
Upon meeting Ancy Jogy Jacob, it is obvious to see why the Clinical Practise Educator won the All Smiles award at last year’s Internationally Educated Colleagues Celebration Day. A smile from a nurse can convey acceptance, build trust, help address emotional needs of patients, and reduce stress for patients and families. Ancy’s smile...
31May
World Bladder Cancer Day – warning signs to be aware of
Today is World Bladder Cancer Day, the final day of May, which is also Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. Every year, over 610,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer, and 1.9m people find themselves living with the condition. It is the ninth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the 13th cause of death from cancer globally, yet bladder...
30May
Donation from ‘Diamond’ Sarah and Maggie’s Stillbirth Legacy to help bereaved parents at Trust
Maggie’s Stillbirth Legacy – regional fundraiser and Pride of Britain award winners - paid a special visit to the Emergency Department at Royal Preston Hospital earlier this month. Maggie's mum Sarah Bernasconi-Parsons, and brother, Oliver brought over 40 bear hug bags (early loss keepsakes), 20 memory boxes for babies and children, 150 adult loss keepsakes, a cuddle cot...
24May
New ‘Call 4 Concern’ patient safety initiative launched at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
A new patient safety initiative has been introduced at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals as part of a UK-wide rollout of Martha’s Rule, which ensures relatives are able to ask for help when they are concerned about a patient’s condition. ‘Call 4 Concern’ (C4C) is an adaptation of the first phase of the introduction of...
