03Jun
Bishop of Lancaster Celebrates Historic Mass at Royal Preston Hospital
A moment of spiritual significance and celebration took place at Royal Preston Hospital on Thursday afternoon, as the Bishop of Lancaster, the Right Reverend Paul Swarbrick, became the first bishop to celebrate mass at the hospital. Held in the hospital’s chapel, the special 50-minute service brought together senior leaders, chaplaincy staff, patients and volunteers....
02Jun
Cutting-edge cancer treatment boost for Trust as new radiotherapy machine is announced
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is set to receive a state-of-the-art radiotherapy machine that will help improve cancer care for patients across the region. The Trust is one of three in the North West – alongside The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust – to benefit from a share of...
30May
Shuttle Bus service no longer in use
Please be aware that the shuttle bus service, which operates between Royal Preston Hospital (RPH) and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital (CDH), is no longer in use. Over the last month, this has been communicated on our Trust website, in local media and via the general office where patients previously purchased their tickets. The service...
22May
World Pre-Eclampsia Day 2025
LeAPH Clinic Offers Support Pregnant Mothers to Manage the Effects of Pre-Eclampsia It’s World Pre-eclampsia Day 2025 and our maternity teams are raising awareness about the impact of a condition that can have far-reaching consequences for women and their families. What is Pre-Eclampsia? Preeclampsia is a serious condition where high blood pressure develops during pregnancy,...
21May
New Parking Restrictions at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital
To ensure emergency services and delivery vehicles have uninterrupted access at all times, double red lines have now been installed at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, as per the map below. Please note: No parking is allowed at any time on double red lines. These restrictions are in place with immediate effect and will be...
15May
Theatre Practitioner Sharon’s passion for making hockey more accessible
By day, Sharon Bolton is a skilled and dedicated Theatre Practitioner at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, serving as Team Leader in Gynaecology Theatres. By night and at weekends, she’s an award-winning hockey coach, nurturing the next generation of talent across Lancashire. From Walton-le-Dale, Sharon has worked in the Trust since 2006, with her...
08May
VE Day 80 – Honouring Service and Sacrifice
Today, on Victory in Europe (VE) Day, we take a moment to reflect on the end of World War II in Europe in 1945 – a pivotal moment in our history that marked the beginning of peace, recovery, and rebuilding. As a Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, our Trust...
08May
Terry paves the way for Radiography Apprenticeships at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
A pioneering degree apprenticeship scheme is opening new doors for aspiring therapeutic radiographers, with Terry Laing leading the way as the first from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals to complete the programme in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University. Terry took the opportunity to further his career through the therapeutic radiography apprenticeship, having initially studied as a distance...
