19Nov
New Covid-19 study in Women’s Health Research
Would you like to take part in a research study to find out what works to give women good maternity care in an epidemic like COVID-19? We would like to speak with women who have had a baby (and their partners, if they wish) during the COVID-19 pandemic with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This...
19Nov
How Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is reducing pressure ulcers to improve patient wellbeing
Today, 19th November 2020, is International Stop the Pressure Ulcer Day, an annual global event which takes place every third Thursday in November. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of pressure ulcers and the detrimental impact they have – something many people are touched by every year. The annual event helps increase public and...
19Nov
Consultant nurse at Royal Preston Hospital sets up organisation to support fellow Indian nurses
A consultant nurse and Clinical Lead for Stroke at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, Anu Thomas, has set up an organisation to provide pastoral care for Indian nurses. The British Indian Nurses Association (BINA), set for official launch tomorrow, has been set up with the support and insight of NHS England, NHS Improvement, Health Education England and...
18Nov
New ultrasound machine at Royal Preston Hospital to boost the bond between mums and babies
Maternity and neonatal charity Baby Beat has purchased a specialised ultrasound machine for the Women’s Health theatres teams at Royal Preston Hospital, with the help of a £1,000 grant from the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation. The equipment helps with the placement of epidural pain relief and spinal anaesthetic, both of which are vital in...
18Nov
Maternity staff at Royal Preston Hospital on what to do if you are pregnant and can’t feel your baby
The maternity teams at Royal Preston Hospital are urging mums-to-be to call their midwife or maternity unit if they have any concerns about their baby’s movements. According to Tommy’s, the charity that funds medical research into the causes of premature birth, stillbirth and miscarriage, and provides an information service about health in pregnancy, ‘...
18Nov
Investment of nearly £50,000 brings improved safety and comfort for mums and babies on Royal Preston Hospital’s maternity unit
Investment in specialist equipment worth nearly £50,000 will allow faster and more efficient treatment for seriously ill newborns and help to improve comfort for mums with complex pregnancies in the maternity and neonatal units at Royal Preston Hospital. Two Lifestart trolleys, enabling the resuscitation and stabilisation of newborns by the bedside and with the umbilical cord...
16Nov
Lancashire’s Cancer Education Hub given permanent funding
A two-year project aimed at providing extra training for health care professionals who support cancer patients across Lancashire and South Cumbria is being made permanent thanks to funding from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. The Cancer and End of Life Education Hub, which was first funded by the Rosemere Cancer Foundation, delivers free education and...
13Nov
NHS staff in Lancashire urge people to contact their GP about signs of lung cancer
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and staff at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are urging local people not to delay contacting their GP about any lung cancer symptoms. The NHS is committed to providing essential cancer services during the Covid-19 pandemic. At the beginning of the outbreak, there was a sharp drop in the number of...
