Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Our website is www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk

Email to raise a concern: [email protected]

If you need urgent health advice, please visit www.111.nhs.uk. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of approximately 445,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and the 18 million holidaymakers who visit the area every year. Trust services are provided from the following main sites:

Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Clifton Hospital
Fleetwood Hospital
Whitegate Healt

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Lytham Road Primary Care Centre
South Shore Primary Care Centre
Fleetwood Primary Care Centre
Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre
National Artificial Eye Service. We employ approximately 7,100 staff and have around 830 beds across all sites. We see more than 108,249 day-case and inpatients, 406,896 outpatients and around 75,214 A&E patients every year. We are also one of four tertiary cardiac centres in the North West, providing specialist cardiac services to heart patients from Lancashire and South Cumbria. For further details, including the visiting times for each of our hospitals, please visit our website at www.bfwh.nhs.uk.

πŸ’› I was so happy to work alongside such a talented and supportive team πŸ’› A student who undertook a placement with our Di...
04/08/2026

πŸ’› I was so happy to work alongside such a talented and supportive team πŸ’›

A student who undertook a placement with our District Nursing team based in St Annes has shared this feedback.

Thank you to everyone on the team for giving this student such an incredible experience.

04/08/2026

This week's poll: A 15-day-old baby is not feeding consistently, what should be the parents first point of call?

Tell us what you would do...

"Call their health visitor" - LIKE reaction
"Go to the emergency department" - LOVE reaction
"Visit a pharmacy" - CARE reaction

If you have a loved one getting ready to come home from hospital this week, please check in and let them know you are ab...
02/08/2026

If you have a loved one getting ready to come home from hospital this week, please check in and let them know you are able to help settle them back home.

πŸš— Offer to bring them home from hospital
πŸ‘• Have they got suitable clothing for going home?
πŸ”‘ Make sure they have their house keys with them
🍞 Is there fresh food and drink at home?
πŸ’Š They may have specific medical needs – for instance a sharps box for needles and syringes

Check in advance with any local charities or organisations that may offer a supporting service such as Lancashire Fire and Rescue which offers a home fire assessment.

They may be referred to a service to support their recovery such as a rehabilitation service or other specialist team so make sure you are comfortable with this information.

Find out more about getting home from hospital here:
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/patients/getting-home-hospital

Once they are home, you can help keep them well by:
πŸ’§ Ensuring they have sufficient amounts to eat and drink
❌ Making sure there are no trip hazards to prevent falls
πŸ—£οΈ Know how to get help if you become unwell again

πŸŽ“ Congratulations to future midwives πŸŽ“ A recent celebration event recognised the hard work and dedication of midwifery s...
01/08/2026

πŸŽ“ Congratulations to future midwives πŸŽ“

A recent celebration event recognised the hard work and dedication of midwifery students as they completed their final placements at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.

The event, organised by the Practice Education team, brought together colleagues, practice supervisors, assessors and university partners to celebrate students from the University of Lancashire and Edge Hill University.

Having completed their final placement, they were able to celebrate the hard work and dedication shown throughout their studies before they receive their qualification.

The students were a mix of the three-year course and already-qualified nurses completing the top-up course to become dual qualified.

During their programmes they have balanced academic study and demanding clinical placements to develop the knowledge, skills and compassion they need to provide safe and high-quality care.

At the event they were able to reflect on achievements, share memories of their learning experiences and recognise the support they received along their journey.

Sarah Heaton, Practice Education Facilitator for Midwifery and Quality, said: β€œReaching this significant milestone is a huge achievement that reflects the hard work, resilience and determination they have shown throughout their course.

β€œAs they prepare to join the profession as registered midwives, we are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished.

β€œCongratulations to our soon-to-be qualified midwives and thank you to everyone who has supported them on their journey.”

If you're feeling a bit under the weather today, please don't rush to the Emergency Department. If your condition is not...
01/08/2026

If you're feeling a bit under the weather today, please don't rush to the Emergency Department. If your condition is not life-threatening please consider NHS 111 in the first instance to check symptoms and further support that is available.

To check your symptoms or for urgent help:
πŸ“± call 111 for free
πŸ’» Or visit http://111.nhs.uk

NHS 111 can also support anyone in a mental health crisis. The 24/7 service is available for all ages, including children, and will connect you to receive support from trained mental health professional.

Only call 999 if it’s an emergency or life-threatening situation.

Job of the week: Community Staff Nurse (Band 5)An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of a Community Sta...
31/07/2026

Job of the week: Community Staff Nurse (Band 5)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of a Community Staff Nurse based at Lytham District Nursing Team. The advertised role is a permanent, full time position (37.5 hours per week).

It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and access to a car for this Community Nursing role.

If you are innovative, enthusiastic, have a positive attitude to change and you are an excellent team player, we would like you to join our team to enable us to provide high quality, patient centred, holistic nursing care.

NMC Level 1 Registration (Adult Branch) & Enhanced DBS clearance required.

For full details please see:
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/Working-With-Us/current-vacancies #!/job/UK/Lancashire/Lytham/Blackpool_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Community/Community-v7802125?_ts=39215

Do you have a loved one in hospital?Please do not give them any medication without speaking to the nursing team.This inc...
30/07/2026

Do you have a loved one in hospital?

Please do not give them any medication without speaking to the nursing team.

This includes over the counter or herbal products, creams and inhalers.

Medications can make you better but sometimes they can make you worse when not taken correctly.

Find out more here:
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/patients/medications

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Victoria Hospital Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY38

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