13Feb
Royal Preston Hospital unveils newly refurbished helipad following £720,000 HELP Appeal-funded upgrade
Royal Preston Hospital has officially reopened its fully refurbished helipad following the completion of a major upgrade programme made possible by a £720,000 donation from the HELP Appeal - the country’s only charity dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads, which funded five in 2025 alone. The grant, the largest single charitable donation in the Trust’s...
11Feb
Bishop of Burnley praises chaplaincy team during visit to Royal Preston Hospital
The Bishop of Burnley, Rt Rev Dr Joe Kennedy, visited Royal Preston Hospital on Monday, reflecting on the vital role of chaplaincy teams and sharing how his own recent experience as a patient deepened his appreciation for those who offer spiritual care on the wards. Bishop Joe, who recently marked his first year in post,...
04Feb
World Cancer Day: United by Unique
The 4th February marks World Cancer Day, a global movement uniting people, organisations and communities in the fight against cancer. This year’s theme, United by Unique, highlights the importance of recognising that every person’s experience of cancer is different - but we are united in our ambition to reduce the burden of cancer...
04Feb
Notice of temporary Car Park Closure at Royal Preston Hospital
Notice of temporary Car Park Closure at Royal Preston Hospital The Trust will be carrying out essential maintenance work to Car Park C (Blue Badge Parking) starting Friday 6th February 2026 to Reopen – Monday 23rd February 2026. This work will include important repairs and full resurfacing of the area to improve safety and accessibility for all Blue...
28Jan
Launch of 24/7 thrombectomy service for Lancashire and South Cumbria
From Monday 2 February 2026, there will be a 24/7 thrombectomy service (including Bank Holidays) at Royal Preston Hospital, which is important for improving stroke outcomes for people in Lancashire and South Cumbria. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. Mechanical thrombectomy is a highly effective treatment for some acute ischemic strokes caused by blockage in...
26Jan
Dr Huw Twamley appointed as interim National Medical Examiner
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals’ Consultant in Critical Care Dr Huw Twamley has been appointed as the interim National Medical Examiner (NME) for England and Wales for a period of 12 months. One of the most senior and influential positions in patient safety and mortality review in the NHS, the role recognises his leadership, expertise and commitment to...
23Jan
Respiratory Ward update – Royal Preston Hospital
From Monday 26 January 2026, Ward 23’s Respiratory unit and Ward 20’s Respiratory Enhanced Care beds will be permanently relocated to Ward 19 at Royal Preston Hospital. Ward 19, located on floor 4 of the main ward block, has been closed for some time to allow for extensive refurbishment and improvement works. Going forward, Ward 19 will be known as the ‘...
21Jan
From China to Royal Preston Hospital - Dr Naveed Khan’s journey through neurology, family life and the NHS
When Dr Naveed Ullah Khan joined Lancashire Teaching Hospitals in October 2023 as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurology, it marked his first role in the NHS - the beginning of a remarkable period of professional and personal growth. His journey from China to Preston took in exams, visa delays, research, teaching, and the daily realities...
