Latest news stories from ELHT
Find out what’s been going on recently at the Trust.
Trust’s “exemplary” catering team nationally recognised
The Catering Department at ELHT is one of only eight Trusts nationally to have joined the NHS Exemplary Trusts Programme and Hospital Food Network.
ELHT seeks to employ 100 new Healthcare Assistants to help those in unemployment due to the Covid-19 pandemic
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has committed to recruiting 100 new Healthcare assistants, with no experience necessary, between January and March 2021, to help those who have found themselves unemployed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
East Lancashire resident praises Pennine Covid Virtual Ward after beating virus at home
The Pennine Covid Virtual Ward has supported more than 1500 people across East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen to remain safely at home with Covid-19.
Minor injuries unit to reopen in Accrington
Local health bosses have announced that the minor injuries unit will reopen at Accrington Victoria Community Hospital later this month.
New app for cancer patients
ELHT Cancer Services have funded the creation of a smartphone app to provide support and information to people living with cancer and their families.
‘Quran Cube’ project supports Muslim patients across East Lancashire
Generous donations of Quran Cubes and MP3 players to the Trust’s Chaplaincy Department has enabled them to provide welcomed support for their Muslim patients.
Lisa is ELHT’s first employee of the month for 2021
Lisa is ELHT’s first employee of the month for 2021