06May
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals strengthens cancer care with second next generation LINAC radiotherapy machine
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has taken delivery of its second new state‑of‑the‑art linear accelerator (LINAC) at Royal Preston Hospital, further enhancing radiotherapy services for patients across Lancashire and South Cumbria. The new LINAC, installed within the Rosemere Cancer Centre, forms part of a national £70 million investment to modernise radiotherapy services...
05May
International Day of the Midwife - celebrating our midwives
This year's International Day of the Midwife theme is 'One Million More Midwives' - highlighting the urgent need for investment to bridge a global shortage. The day itself focuses on advocating for better midwifery care, celebrating professionals and fostering worldwide awareness of maternal and newborn health. As we celebrate our midwives at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals,...
30Apr
World Asthma Day, Tuesday 5th May: Improving asthma care in our Emergency Department
Being admitted to hospital with asthma can be a worrying experience and for this year’s #WorldAsthmaDay on Tuesday 5 May 2026, we’re highlighting the work taking place across our Emergency Departments to improve care for children, young people and adults living with asthma. Asthma affects people of all ages and remains a common reason for...
02Apr
Resident doctor industrial action
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced strike action by resident doctors from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 6.59am on Monday 13 April 2026, starting just after the Easter bank holiday weekend. Health services are expected to be busy over the long weekend, so the public is being asked to use services wisely. Regardless of any strike...
01Apr
Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Service launches
A new, joined-up pathology service has officially launched across Lancashire and South Cumbria, helping to strengthen and modernise diagnostic services for local patients. From 1 April 2026, pathology services across the region have come together as one service, led by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This change brings staff and expertise from Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS...
30Mar
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals secures land for proposed site for replacement for Royal Preston Hospital
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals has completed the purchase of the final section of land on the proposed site for the replacement for Royal Preston Hospital (RPH). The land at Lancashire Central, adjacent to the planned commercial site, has been purchased from strategic partner, Lancashire County Council, as part of the national New Hospital Programme. Lancashire Central...
12Mar
Seasiders skipper backs Safer Sleep Week
Blackpool FC captain George Honeyman has united with agencies across Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool and Lancashire for Safer Sleep Week 2026 - which runs until Sunday - to raise awareness of the lifesaving steps families can take to protect babies while they sleep. This year’s theme, “Baby Necessities,” focuses on the essential items every baby...
06Mar
Quick thinking 12 year old hailed a hero after helping her mum at Royal Preston Hospital
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...
