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A 12‑year‑old girl has been praised as a “remarkable" young hero by staff at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals after she came to her mum's aid when she suddenly collapsed during an appointment. Helen Whaite, of Leyland, was at Royal Preston Hospital for her daughter Alex's neurology appointment when Alex, who herself has epilepsy, noticed something...

After an extraordinary 50-year career in nursing, Noeleen Griggs has officially hung up her uniform – though, as her family lovingly admit, her dedication to caring for others is something she’ll never truly retire from. Indeed, her legacy continues at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, where daughter and granddaughter Anneen and Amelia Carlisle followed in her footsteps – ...

Here at Lancashire Teaching Hospital, we pride ourselves in being a health research active organisation. We have an expansive Research and Innovation Centre which includes our Clinical Research Facility where we conduct early phase clinical trials. Involving patients and public in our research ensures that we run better studies because: They are more relevant to...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...