October 2026
13Oct
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals’ Health Academy becomes Associate School of the University of Lancashire
Left (bottom - top): Professor Silas Nicholls (Chief Executive – Lancashire Teaching Hospitals), Ailsa Brotherton (Chief Strategy and Improvement Officer – Lancashire Teaching Hospitals), Ian Mills (Head of Educational Partnerships – Lancashire Teaching Hospitals). Right (bottom - top): Scott Leonard (Senior Asset and Property Manager – Lancashire Teaching Hospitals), Sarah Morrison (Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Nursing Officer – Lancashire...
09Oct
Public to have their say on vascular services in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Improvements to vascular services in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being proposed in a new public consultation launched by the local NHS. People in the region are being asked to contribute to the discussion, which will help determine how and where the services are delivered. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has...
01Oct
Pets as Therapy Dog, Dr Riggs scoops a BBC Radio Lancashire ‘Make a Difference’ Award for volunteer work at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital
Congratulations to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals’ Pets as Therapy dog, Dr Riggs on winning a BBC Lancashire ‘Make a Difference’ award! Sussex Spaniel, Dr Riggs and his proud owner, Linzi Bannister scooped the award at a recent awards ceremony held at Lancaster Town Hall. They were shortlisted for the award from over 1,000 entries in the animal...
01Oct
A new self-service tool to help patients get the right care, at the right time
A new self-service tool to help patients get the right care, at the right time Patients who walk into the Urgent Care Centre or Emergency Department at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital are being asked to use the self-service tool. The tool will: guide you through a series of questions; help you check your symptoms;...
