July 2022
11Jul
Is your nursing job banding fit for purpose? Come to the Joint Lancashire Branches Meeting and Online Learning Event
Join us for joint branch meeting and learning opportunity. Lead by Mary-Anne Parkinson, JES lead for RCN North West, and Chair of the RCN Stewards Committee, Maggy Heaton, the 2 hour-long learning session will focus on the importance of up-to-date and accurate job descriptions and examine whether existing banding is appropriate for current roles and responsibilities....
08Jul
We wish all our Muslim colleagues a wonderful and blessed Eid
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July marks the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha is the festival celebrated by Muslims around the world marking the end of the Hajj / Pilgrimage, which is the 5th pillar of Islam. The rituals of Hajj and Eid are in remembrance of the practices of Prophet Abraham and his...
07Jul
Andy recognised with a medal
To mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a special commemorative medal has been awarded to eligible emergency services personnel as a token of the nation’s thanks and to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 70-year reign. Set nationally by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) the eligibility criteria for the jubilee medals...
05Jul
Our Cardio-Respiratory team has just received some fantastic accreditation
The Cardio-Respiratory Echo team has been awarded Echo Quality Accreditation from the British Society of Echocardiography, which is valid for 5 years! We are the second centre / Trust in the country to achieve this status so we are super proud of this amazing achievement! This is something the Echo team have worked so hard to implement...
05Jul
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Wall of Fame
Our wall of fame. Will you spot your consultant? Will you spot your colleague? Will you spot your friend? Who you will see are dedicated professionals. You will see one team together providing excellent care with compassion.
04Jul
GP from Lancashire and South Cumbria recognised for significant contribution to public health
One of Lancashire and South Cumbria’s lead GPs has been recognised for his significant contribution to public health. Dr Andy Knox, local GP and associate medical director for population health across Lancashire and South Cumbria has been offered a Membership through Distinction to the Faculty of Public Health (FPH). FPH is a membership organisation...
01Jul
A message from Amanda Pritchard, NHS Chief Executive
Dear colleague Today marks a pivotal moment for the NHS. Each of the 42 integrated care systems is now legally underpinned by an NHS integrated care board and an integrated care partnership, whose task is to drive the delivery of better, more efficient and joined-up care for patients, improvements in physical and mental health, and reductions...
