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A global-first operation, performed for the last five years exclusively by three Lancashire Teaching Hospitals surgeons, has celebrated a key milestone. Consultant colorectal surgeons Tarek Hany, Alka Jadav and Arnab Bhowmick performed the 100th case of extra-peritoneal colorectal surgery (EXPERTS) – a novel operation “designed and performed with a view of the future in mind”. To...

The Finney House Community Healthcare Hub in Preston recently hosted visitors from the Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) as a model of best practice. The GHA delivers primary, secondary and mental health care for its population of just over 30,000 using a model similar to the British National Health Service and is directed by former Lancashire Teaching...

Colleagues should be aware that patient parking charges has also increased on our sites with the update below: With effect from 8am on Tuesday 1 October 2024 the Trust will be making a small increase to some patient parking charges across its sites which reflects increases in inflation.  Please note that some patient groups are exempt from...

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have expanded their Endoscopy service with the opening of a new building – The Sherwood Endoscopy Unit. The unit, named after the northern suburb of Preston, is located at the front of the hospital and will add another two endoscopy rooms to the service resulting in an initial expansion to 5...

Seeing former colleague Gregg Stevenson top the podium at the Paris Paralympics was a powerful endorsement for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals’ Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre (SMRC). The 40-year-old - a former Lead Physical Instructor and Mental Health Practitioner at SMRC – won gold in a thrilling mixed double sculls final with rowing partner Lauren Rowles, to crown...

Having been recognised for outstanding care, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals’ Paediatric Neuromuscular Service has officially received a prestigious Centre of Excellence award from leading national charity, Muscular Dystrophy UK. The charity, which helps more than 110,000 children and adults in the UK living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions, awarded the Trust’s service...

Over the last two decades, the Sharoe Green Unit has become a facility to be proud of – one that stands comparison with any in the country. Building a new maternity unit within an acute hospital has only enhanced the service, and, of course, it is not only about antenatal, birth and postnatal care. Bringing everything...

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Paediatric Elective Surgical Hub has been accredited as part of a Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) quality improvement scheme, recognising clinical and operational enhancements to children’s surgical care. The accreditation of the hub, which is based at the Trust’s Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital, comes after the Trust’...