Latest news stories from ELHT

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

Posted: 21 June 2019
East Lancashire in top 10 for VTE risk assessments

Latest statistics released by NHS Improvement reveal that East Lancashire Hospitals is consistently achieving....

Posted: 20 June 2019
Calling all Midwives; Keelie needs your support

Maternity Support Worker Keelie Barrett (@49klb) is calling on her midwifery friends and colleagues to help her......

Posted: 20 June 2019
Blackburn with Darwen celebrates breastfeeding as UNICEF ‘Baby Friendly’ status renewed

As Blackburn with Darwen and East Lancashire stages Celebrate Breastfeeding Week 2019 (17-23 June, #CelebrateBreastfeeding),

Posted: 19 June 2019
A&E gets new Bereavement Champions

Four nursing staff working in the Emergency Department at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital....

Posted: 18 June 2019
Children’s clinic patients delighted with new toys donated by local family

A generous local family have donated toys to brighten up the outdoor area at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital’s Children’s Clinic.

Posted: 13 June 2019
Internal road closure at Burnley General Hospital (from Monday 17 - Friday 21 June)

The internal road between the restaurant and kitchens and Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre, will be temporarily closed to allow essential work on the gas main to be carried out.

Posted: 10 June 2019
Music and bingo are just what the doctor ordered!

Staff and patients at Royal Blackburn Hospital were delighted to receive a new music player and bingo resources for ward C10.