Communications
There is a lot of good news in the NHS and we would like to share it with you. The news section is updated regularly giving you news as it happens and our Press Releases will also give you advanced warning of forthcoming events.
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Press Releases
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Point-of-care cardiac testing improves patient care at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
08/02/2012
The A&E Department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital is taking advantage of the point-of-care immunoassay capabilities of Radiometer’s AQT90 FLEX analyser to assess patients with low risk chest pain, helping to speed up diagnosis and reduce the need for unnecessary admissions.
Blackpool and Fylde residents get a valuable insight into the benefits of clinical research
02/02/2012
An event giving people an insight into the growing importance of clinical research proved to be a great success.
Zambian teenager travels thousands of miles to receive new artificial eye from Blackpool experts
27/01/2012
A teenager from Zambia has travelled thousands of miles to be given a new artificial eye by experts in Blackpool.
Nutrition Mission campaign goes from strength to strength
26/01/2012
BLACKPOOL Hospitals’ campaign to improve nutrition and hydration for inpatients is set to expand as part of a national patient safety week.
Take five steps in the right direction to help prevent falls
26/01/2012
BLACKPOOL Teaching Hospitals is encouraging people to take ‘five small steps’ to prevent falls this winter.
Blackpool Victoria Hospital physios set for gruelling 3 Peaks challenge
20/01/2012
TWO members of staff in the physio department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital are set for a gruelling charity challenge.
Blackpool Hospital is ranked high in leukaemia trials
17/01/2012
BLACKPOOL Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been congratulated for its efforts to recruit patients with leukaemia to clinical research trials.
Invitation to attend a free health seminar on Bowel Cancer Awareness at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
16/01/2012
MEMBERS of the public are invited to attend a free presentation on bowel cancer and the screening process at the latest health seminar for members of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust launches new fortnightly electronic news bulletin
16/01/2012
BLACKPOOL Teaching Hospitals is launching a new fortnightly news bulletin to keep patients and the public informed about the work taking place across the local health service.
Blackpool hospitals receive Olympic 2012 Inspire Mark
11/01/2012
BLACKPOOL Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been granted the Inspire mark by the London 2012 Inspire programme.
Blackpool Hospital ‘SOS’ initiative improves patient care
11/01/2012
AN INNOVATIVE service established to improve the quality of care for seriously ill patients is proving to be a great success at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Blackpool hospital’s volunteer health mentors celebrate amazing progress
11/01/2012
VOLUNTEERS at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have been praised for their efforts to help motivate local people to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Prime Minister Praises ‘Excellent Standards of Nursing Care’ During Visit to Blackpool Victoria Hospital
06/01/2012
THE Prime Minister, David Cameron, today praised the high standards of nursing at Blackpool Victoria Hospital as he visited the North West to launch a new national plan to improve patient care.
Blackpool hospitals leading the way in recruiting for clinical trials
05/01/2012
BLACKPOOL Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is leading the way in recruiting patients to take part in clinical research studies.
Inspirational Cleveleys youngster hands over £2,400 cheque to hospital haematology unit
04/01/2012
AN inspirational 11-year-old Cleveleys boy has handed over a cheque for almost £2,500 to help local cancer patients.
Blackpool Hospital laboratories improve patient treatment with voice recognition
04/01/2012
PATHOLOGY staff at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are using innovative software and technology to improve clinical care and save time and money.
Unsolicited messages and calls about Accident Claims: Advice for Patients
04/01/2012
The Trust has recently been contacted by a number of patients who have received text messages or phone calls from companies offering assistance with making a claim for compensation for an injury. The Trust would like to confirm that it does not share patient information and this is not as a result of any breaches in confidentiality.
