18Jul
A few sun safety tips from the skin cancer CNS team at LTHTR this summer!
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK, experiencing severe sunburn particularly in childhood increases the risk of developing skin cancer later in life! Applying a sunscreen with at least a factor SPF 30 and above, is recommended with a UVA (European marking) symbol, or at least a 4-star rating. Apply generous...
09Jul
Trust colleague Layla is a Rising Star!
Layla Fowler has won the Hospital Caterers Association Rising Star Award 2025! Layla is the Interim Assistant Manager for Domestic Services working within the Facilities Management portfolio. The award reflects Layla’s commitment and dedication to deliver on behalf of LTHTR, the first collaborative Trust Integrated Care Board (ICB) Facilities Management vending tender, believed to be...
09Jul
Expanding Patient-Centred Renal Care: Diaverum Appointed to Deliver Dialysis Services at Clifton Hospital
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Diaverum as the new provider of dialysis services at Clifton Dialysis Unit in Blackpool, as part of a long-term partnership to enhance renal care across the region. Awarded through a competitive tender process, the seven-year contract with Diaverum reflects an ongoing commitment...
08Jul
Patient / visitor Car Parking update
With effect from 8am on Friday 1st August 2025, the Trust will be making a small increase to some patient parking charges across its sites which reflects increases in inflation. Please note that some patient groups are exempt from any charges, and in some circumstances patients and visitors are entitled to concessionary rates which are listed...
23Jun
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Re-accredited as a Veteran Aware Organisation During Armed Forces Week
We are proud to announce that Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been re-accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation by the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA), reaffirming our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible care and support to veterans, reservists, members of the armed forces community, and their families. This prestigious recognition comes...
23Jun
Transformative improvements enhance services for local children and families at Trust’s Broadoaks Centre
Broadoaks Child Development Centre in Leyland, managed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is celebrating a transformational new chapter in its journey to enhance services for local children and families. Following significant roof and internal refurbishment works, the centre now offers a more welcoming and accessible environment for all who visit. Broadoaks is a...
19Jun
New Cancer Academy Partnership for Rosemere Cancer Education Hub
We are thrilled to launch a new partnership between the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance Cancer Academy, and the Rosemere Cancer Education Hub at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals! Together, we are committed to advancing cancer education and training by empowering healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to deliver outstanding care across our regions. A group...
16Jun
Trust colleague is first Intensive Care Unit Consultant in the UK to achieve prestigious European certification
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals’ Avinash Jha has become the first Intensive Care Unit Consultant in the United Kingdom to achieve the European Society of NeuroSonology and Cerebral Hemodynamics (ESNCH) certification. Dr Jha was recently awarded the internationally-recognised neurosonology certification in Budapest, Hungary, after passing a demanding two-part exam. This much-coveted qualification now formally recognises his ability...
