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14 May 2026
North West NHS hails record elective activity as thousands fewer patients wait for treatment
NHS teams across the North West are being praised for their role in delivering a landmark year for elective care, as new national figures published today show the NHS performed its highest ever number of surgeries, tests, checks and elective appointments in a single financial year.
13 May 2026
Hospital service picks up Regional Champion award
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is celebrating after being named Regional Champion in the NHS Excellence Awards for their Neuro Rehabilitation Online Service (NROL).
Posted: 13 March 2026
Hospital receives children's gifts in celebration of Eid
ELHT&Me has been gifted over 40 boxes of toys for patients spending Eid in hospital by local charity organisation, Merciful giving.