Latest news stories from ELHT

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

Posted: 4 September 2020
Blackburn Birth Centre turns 10!

6 September 2020 marks ten years since the opening of Blackburn Birth Centre.

Posted: 28 August 2020
NHS Spitfire to fly over Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital this weekend

When and where to see it...

Posted: 22 August 2020
Hospital Trust shortlisted for two national awards

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is delighted to have been shortlisted for not one but two national Nursing Times Awards!

Posted: 5 August 2020
New Lancashire SEND report published

A new report published today, (Wednesday, 5 August) confirms that significant improvements have been made to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) services across Lancashire.

Posted: 31 July 2020
Further measures implemented to reduce the spread of COVID-19

Further local restrictions have been put in place across Blackburn with Darwen and most of East Lancashire following a rise in cases of COVID-19.

Posted: 28 July 2020
Local hospital staff most likely in the Northwest to ‘Speak Up’

Staff at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) are the most confident when it comes to speaking up freely about issues and concerns, according to a recent report.

Posted: 22 July 2020
MMA Max raises funds for Burnley’s child mental health service

When Max Tighe, age 12, could no longer attend his mixed martial arts (MMA) training at TD Martial Arts Club, he set himself a sponsored press-up challenge – 25 press-ups every day for 25 days to raise funds for ELHT&Me.