31Jul
Fifty years of caring: Julie's remarkable NHS journey
When Julie Riley began her nursing career in 1976, the NHS was less than 30 years old. Now, after working across multiple hospitals, wards and generations of nursing staff, she is celebrating an extraordinary 50 years of service. It is a milestone few people reach, and one that Julie reflects on with a mixture of pride, gratitude and...
30Jul
Theatres stalwart retires after more than 30 years of service
A familiar face in Theatres at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is retiring after more than three decades of dedicated service to patients and colleagues. Having spent 31 years at the Trust, following earlier service at Whittingham Hospital, Medical Devices Support Worker Mick Lowe leaves behind a remarkable legacy of support, training and commitment to staff safety. Born...
23Jul
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals named Hospital of the Year at NW HCA Awards
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised as North West Hospital Caterers’ Association (HCA) Hospital of the Year, celebrating the outstanding achievements of its catering team in their continuous commitment to the care and wellbeing of staff and patients and sustainability initiatives. The award recognises the work of the Catering Department across Royal...
22Jul
From studying psychology to helping raise £2 Million for NHS charities - fundraiser Rebecca’s inspiring career journey
A Trust fundraiser who has helped secure more than £2 million in charitable funding for NHS projects says taking a leap into an unfamiliar career during the Covid-19 pandemic was one of the best decisions she ever made. Rebecca Arestidou, who is Trust Grant, Fundraising Impact and Project Officer with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity, Baby Beat...
21Jul
New play area is latest phase of transformational improvements at Broadoaks Child Development Centre
A fully accessible, specially designed children’s play area - the latest major phase of development at Broadoaks Child Development Centre in Leyland, managed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - has now opened. The new facility marks another significant milestone in a wider transformational programme at the centre, which has already seen major...
09Jul
Apprentices share their journey to Occupational Therapy Degrees
Two trailblazing occupational therapists from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are celebrating a major milestone after successfully completing their degree apprenticeships. Both started their NHS careers in support roles before progressing through the apprenticeship route - a new initiative in the North West - to become registered Health and Care Professions Council occupational therapists. For Sophie McLean,...
08Jul
From the military to A&E: Paul’s journey into nursing through pioneering practice-based pathway
Paul Tunstill has swapped military life for the fast-paced world of A&E nursing, thanks to an innovative training programme opening up new routes into healthcare careers. Known to colleagues as “Snowy”, Paul was part of the first cohort to qualify through the BSc (Hons) Nursing with Registered Nurse (Adult) - Practice Based Pathway, delivered...
06Jul
30 years of service: Rob Hart’s remarkable career
When Rob Hart arrived at the Trust 30 years ago, Euro 96 had gripped the nation, and he was beginning what would become an extensive career with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals dedicated to patient care. Now, he is one of the Trust’s most respected clinicians - known not only for his expertise in endoscopy, but also for...
