24Aug
'Always Safety First' major award nomination
The Trust has been shortlisted for the main HSJ awards for our ASF and safety surveillance system in the category of the Patient Safety award. This is in addition to the HSJ Patient Safety Awards nomination for the same programme. We are passionate about patient safety and believe we are making huge contributions towards safety...
17Aug
Connected Hearts Campaign
Following our appeal via social media and radio appeal on BBC Radio Lancashire from our patient experience & involvement lead Alison Cookson we have had lots of donations of lovely knitted, sewn and crocheted hearts arrive at the hospital. These hearts are used for our connected hearts campaign, during a time were inpatient visiting is suspended,...
16Aug
Severe respiratory illness in children
We’re seeing an increase in severe respiratory illness in children as restrictions ease and people mix more, with cases higher than usual for this time of year and further increases expected over winter months. Parents are encouraged to look out for symptoms of severe respiratory infection in at-risk children, including a high temperature of 37.8°...
30Jul
Pregnancy and Covid -19 Vaccinations
England’s top midwife is urging expectant mums to get the Covid-19 vaccine after new data shows the overwhelming majority of pregnant women hospitalised with the virus have not had a jab. The new figures, released today, also reveal that no pregnant women with both doses of the vaccine had been admitted to hospital. Since...
30Jul
Rise in respiratory illnesses amongst young children
We’re seeing an increase in severe respiratory illness in children as restrictions ease and people mix more, with cases higher than usual for this time of year and further increases expected over winter months. Parents are encouraged to look out for symptoms of severe respiratory infection in at-risk children, including a high temperature of 37.8°...
30Jul
Huge milestone for the ‘precious cargo’ crew riding to the rescue of thousands of patients
An unbroken marathon of life-saving service hit an amazing record today with the completion of 100,000 runs by volunteer blood bikers. Their dedication to deliver vital NHS supplies has continued round-the-clock for nine and a half years regardless of appalling weather, snarled traffic and back-to-back pandemic lockdowns. Today’s stunning milestone means the riders have taken...
27Jul
Changes to Clinical Investigations Unit at Preston Hospital Site
We would like to highlight to our patients who would normally attend Preston Hospital site for their treatment that we have taken the decision as an interim measure, to move to Chorley Hospital site. The unit and our staff have now moved onto Astley Suite combining with the existing Chorley Clinical Investigation Unit where they...
21Jul
New NHS report highlights why new hospital facilities are needed for Lancashire and South Cumbria
The local NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria has published a new report explaining why funding for new hospital facilities is essential for the health of local people. The New Hospitals Programme Case for Change report outlines the critical need for investment in Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Royal Preston Hospital and Furness General Hospital. It describes...
