Latest news stories from ELHT

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

Posted: 10 March 2020
NHS to celebrate “Health and Care Heroes” with parliamentary awards

The NHS has launched the NHS Parliamentary Awards 2020, to celebrate and give national recognition to staff who go above and beyond the call of duty.

Posted: 27 February 2020
East Lancashire Hospitals helps challenge gender stereotypes about men in nursing

A new children’s book about male nurses, aimed at four to seven year olds, is being championed by male nurses at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust who are challenging gender stereotypes in nursing.

Posted: 25 February 2020
Elliot’s legacy provides equipment for the Children’s Unit at Royal Blackburn Hospital

Family and friends of Elliot Andrew Davey, who passed away aged nine on 28 September 2019, have fundraised for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust’s official charity, ELHT&Me, in his memory.

Posted: 25 February 2020
Trust Appoints New Medical Director

ELHT has strengthened its executive management team with the appointment of Mr. Jawad Husain as Executive Medical Director.

Posted: 24 February 2020
New Medical Examiners to Scrutinise Hospital Deaths

Seven experienced East Lancashire doctors are preparing to take on the challenging role.....

Posted: 21 February 2020
Helping people with Type 1 diabetes to exercise more safely

Three of our patients are reaping the benefits of attending a national conference about exercising with type 1 diabetes.

Posted: 18 February 2020
New NHS staff survey reveals record levels of staff satisfaction