06Sep
Happy Rosh Hashanah!
To all our Jewish friends. May this new year introduce you to new opportunities in life. May you find new roads to explore May you and your friends and relations enjoy good health Happy Rosh Hashanah!
02Sep
Two of our staff members will be presenting at a national conference during the National ACP week
Did you know that within the trust we have 2 Advanced Clinical Practitioners who have been selected to present at a national conference during the National ACP week. Back in March 2020, Emma Foster and Cath Edwards met to discuss any work we could do to support patients with their initial COVID-19 recovery. There were no known...
02Sep
Severe respiratory illness in children
We’re seeing an increase in severe respiratory illness in children as restrictions ease and people mix more, with cases higher than usual for this time of year and further increases expected over winter months. Parents are encouraged to look out for symptoms of severe respiratory infection in at-risk children, including a high temperature of 37.8°...
26Aug
Pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic to be held at Preston North End vs Swansea City match
As a show of Preston North End Football Club’s support for the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme, the Club will host a pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic for fans at Deepdale Stadium during their upcoming match versus Swansea City this weekend. Supported by the Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership and NHS Greater Preston...
24Aug
'Always Safety First' major award nomination
The Trust has been shortlisted for the main HSJ awards for our ASF and safety surveillance system in the category of the Patient Safety award. This is in addition to the HSJ Patient Safety Awards nomination for the same programme. We are passionate about patient safety and believe we are making huge contributions towards safety...
17Aug
Connected Hearts Campaign
Following our appeal via social media and radio appeal on BBC Radio Lancashire from our patient experience & involvement lead Alison Cookson we have had lots of donations of lovely knitted, sewn and crocheted hearts arrive at the hospital. These hearts are used for our connected hearts campaign, during a time were inpatient visiting is suspended,...
16Aug
Severe respiratory illness in children
We’re seeing an increase in severe respiratory illness in children as restrictions ease and people mix more, with cases higher than usual for this time of year and further increases expected over winter months. Parents are encouraged to look out for symptoms of severe respiratory infection in at-risk children, including a high temperature of 37.8°...
30Jul
Pregnancy and Covid -19 Vaccinations
England’s top midwife is urging expectant mums to get the Covid-19 vaccine after new data shows the overwhelming majority of pregnant women hospitalised with the virus have not had a jab. The new figures, released today, also reveal that no pregnant women with both doses of the vaccine had been admitted to hospital. Since...
