Latest news stories from ELHT

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

Posted: 1 May 2020
No pain and all gain for employee of the month Abbie

In this time of uncertainty there is one tradition that East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is still keeping up with - our Employee of the Month award.

Posted: 29 April 2020
Mobile testing unit available for key workers

A Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) for key workers and members of their household will be available at Burnley Football Club this week

Posted: 27 April 2020
ELHT&Me volunteer helps get the community colouring!

Sarah Jane, who volunteered with the charity through the Prince's Trust, has drawn pictures for the local community to colour in.

Posted: 27 April 2020
If you need urgent medical help, the NHS is still here for you

Patients who don’t have coronavirus can safely access care – including scheduled appointments, vaccinations and maternity services.

Posted: 27 April 2020
Campaign launches to encourage talking to save lives 

Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) has this week launched a suicide prevention campaign encouraging residents to “keep talking” throughout the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic. 

Posted: 27 April 2020
iPads and tablets keep patients connected with family and friends

We have received thoughtful donations of iPads through our hospital charity, ELHT&Me. The iPads are enabling our patients to keep in touch with their family and friends virtually.

Posted: 27 April 2020
Become a ‘stay-at-home’ scientist to help tackle Covid-19

King’s College, London are asking everyone to help them with their research simply by telling them how they are feeling on a daily basis using a symptom tracker app.