22Dec
Wigan Warriors bring Festive cheer to Ribblesdale Ward
Wigan Warriors continued their Christmas tradition as they made their annual visit to the Ribblesdale Ward at Royal Preston Hospital on Friday, bringing gifts and good cheer to patients and staff. The visit began in 2016, arranged by one of Rosemere and Ribblesdale's long-term supporters Helen Duchamp, formerly of Bamber Bridge, and now of Grenoble. Helen's...
18Dec
First Northwest Enhance Forum celebrates innovation and leadership in foundation training
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hosted the first annual Northwest Enhance Forum - and one of the first in England - bringing together foundation doctors, educators and system leaders to celebrate innovation, leadership and quality improvement in medical training. The forum, in Education Centre 1 at the Royal Preston Hospital, showcased the growing impact of...
17Dec
High-flying PNE raise spirits on annual visit to Children’s Ward
Preston North End took time out from their Championship promotion push to make their annual Christmas visit to the Children's Ward at Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday. Ahead of Saturday's clash with Norwich City at Deepdale, which begins a packed Festive schedule, North End lifted spirits among patients, families and staff as they posed for...
15Dec
Resident doctor industrial action
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced strike action by resident doctors from 7am on Wednesday 17 December 2025 until 7am on Monday 22 December 2025. During these strikes, all other NHS staff (including consultants and other specialist doctors) will still be working, and the focus of the NHS will be on ensuring as many services as possible continue...
05Dec
Christmas comes early to Royal Preston Hospital thanks to Cisco Santa
Santa has made an early virtual visit live from the North Pole to Royal Preston Hospital to hear the Christmas wishes of the young patients on the Children’s Ward thanks to technology company, Cisco and their Webex platform. Cisco’s Connected Santa programme gives young patients and their families the opportunity to meet Santa,...
05Dec
Local healthcare system experiencing significant pressure
Due to increased pressures across the local healthcare system in Central Lancashire, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is working with wider system partners to take enhanced measures to prioritise the safe and timely care of patients. There are some immediate actions being taken by Trust teams and partners, including: Utilising all alternative options to...
25Nov
Nurse Career Clinics – Helping You Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Journey
Are you thinking about a career in nursing, looking to progress in your current role, or simply seeking some friendly career advice? The Professional Education Development (PED) Team is here to help! Our Nurse Career Clinics (NCC) run twice a month, every month, offering personalised guidance and support for anyone interested in starting or advancing...
17Nov
Radiographer Katie Fisher’s Green Prescribing Project Brings Fresh Air to Cancer Care
Specialist Therapeutic Radiographer Katie Fisher, based at Rosemere Cancer Centre in Royal Preston Hospital, has led an innovative project that is transforming patient care at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust by harnessing the power of nature. Katie developed the initiative as part of her Rapid Evidence Conversion Summaries (RaCES) internship with the NIHR Applied...
