14Jan
Trust consultant advocates for comprehensive action on Lung Health
Sharada Gudur, a Respiratory Medicine Consultant at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals and a respiratory champion for Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, recently joined representatives from Asthma and Lung UK at the Houses of Parliament to urge the Government to prioritise lung health in its NHS 10-year plan. Respiratory diseases are the third leading cause...
08Jan
NHS urge the public to use online services as services face post-Christmas pressure
The North West’s senior health leader has urged the public to use services wisely as 111 phone services, GP practices and A&E departments see high numbers of people contacting them following the festive period. Dr Michael Gregory, the NHS England North West Regional Medical Director recommends the public tries 111.nhs.uk to get urgent...
31Dec
Gregg’s pride after receiving MBE in New Year Honours
Former Trust colleague Gregg Stevenson has spoken of his pride in being appointed MBE for services to rowing in the New Year Honours List for 2025. Stevenson, from Foulridge in East Lancashire, won gold in the mixed double sculls at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris with rowing partner Lauren Rowles in only his second season in the...
24Dec
Chloe made to feel like royalty as she meets Queen Camilla
Chloe Carter, a patient with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, was made to feel like royalty after getting the opportunity to meet Queen Camilla and dress the Christmas tree at Clarence House. Every year, Her Majesty The Queen – Royal Patron of Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity – invites some Roald Dahl Nurses and the children they...
23Dec
Consultant Chest Physician gives advice to ‘protect your lungs’ this winter
A leading Lancashire and South Cumbria-based respiratory consultant has advised local communities to be extra vigilant this winter to protect their lungs, following national increases in flu, RSV and COVID-19, which exacerbates other conditions such as COPD and asthma. In the week beginning 9th December, there was a 28% increase in flu infections in hospitals in...
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...
