Latest news stories from ELHT
Find out what’s been going on recently at the Trust.
National recognition for children's vision screening service
A new children's vision screening service for Lancashire has received support from leading eye health experts as a ‘model service’ that should be implemented across the country.
East Lancs doctors in World Cup glory quest
Two football fanatic doctors will be representing East Lancashire when the World Championships kicks off later this month……the World Medical Football Championships in the Czech Republic, that is.
Outpatient appointment details at your fingertips
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is introducing a new technology which allows patients to receive appointment letters directly to their mobile phone.
3 Peaks Challenge facing NICU fundraisers
A dedicated team of fundraisers who work at Burnley General Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) will this month take on one of the toughest physical challenges imaginable to improve care and support for families and babies.
Patient receives special message from Sir Cliff Richard
A patient at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital has received a very special message from her ultimate hero, Sir Cliff Richard.
Burnley hospital staff receive high quality care award
Nurses, healthcare assistants and support staff on Ward 15 at Burnley General Teaching Hospital are celebrating after receiving an award for outstanding patient care.
Accrington family celebrating birth of their ‘royal’ baby
A family from Accrington are celebrating the birth of their very own ‘royal’ baby who arrived during Saturday’s wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.