Latest news stories from ELHT

Find out what’s been going on recently at the Trust. 

23 December 2024
Blackburn pupils take part in innovative diabetes screening research
18 December 2024
Minor Injuries Unit at Accrington Victoria closed to relocate this weekend

Patients who use the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Accrington Victoria Community Hospital have been advised that it will close this weekend to allow it to move about a mile away to Acorn Health Centre in Blackburn Road.

16 December 2024
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has record-breaking month looking after patients in their own homes

More patients than ever are being cared for in their own homes by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT).

Posted: 11 December 2024
Fe fi fo fun! Local pantomime cast brings festive cheer to children’s ward

Cast of local pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, made a surprise visit to the children's ward at Royal Blackburn Hospital to spread some festive cheer to the young patients.

Posted: 9 December 2024
Vaccination drop-in sessions for pregnant women in East Lancashire
Posted: 6 December 2024
Maternity support worker receives prestigious midwifery award

A maternity support worker (MSW) from Burnley has been honoured with a Chief Midwifery Officer (CMidO) Award for her outstanding contributions to maternity care.

Posted: 27 November 2024
Vaccination drop-in sessions for pregnant women in East Lancashire