Latest news stories from ELHT

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

Posted: 5 January 2021
Sad announcement of the loss of a colleague

It is with deep sadness we share the devastating news that we have tragically lost a valued member of the ELHT family to coronavirus.

Posted: 30 December 2020
East Lancashire Hospital employees receive New Year’s Day Honours

Two employees from East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust join a privileged list of people who have been highlighted for their extraordinary achievements from across the UK in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.

Posted: 23 December 2020
Burnley Hospital joins the network of sites across England delivering the world-leading Covid-19 vaccine programme

Burnley General Teaching Hospital opens one of the regions latest vaccination hubs.

Posted: 18 December 2020
Breakout space brings comfort to Critical Care patients and staff at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

A re-designed breakout space at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) has provided much needed comfort to critical care patients, their families, and staff, during the pandemic, giving a glimmer of normality to those who otherwise would not be able to leave the ward.

Posted: 17 December 2020
The Rotary club of Burnley Pendleside helps put a smile on ELHT staff’s faces this Christmas

Members of the Rotary Club of Burnley Pendleside have provided over 700 selection boxes to donate to staff at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust this Christmas.

Posted: 16 December 2020
Sad announcement of the loss of a colleague

It is with great sadness that we confirm the death of Yvonne Grimes, a member of our Research Team, who will be remembered for her commitment to patient care, her kindness and as a valued friend and colleague to many at ELHT.

Posted: 16 December 2020
ELHT&Me provides fully-funded Christmas dinners for NHS staff