Latest news stories from ELHT
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An image of success for new community diagnostics centres
Patients in Burnley and Rossendale are reaping the benefits of two new community diagnostic centres (CDC) which are exceeding all expectations when it comes to the number of patients being scanned.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust armed forces team shortlisted for prestigious national award
A team set up to support veterans receiving care in East Lancashire hospitals has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS preparing for next round of strike action
Health officials in Lancashire and South Cumbria are preparing for the next round of industrial action as the public are urged to “use services wisely” during the school holidays.
Special graduation for ‘Head of Happiness’ therapy dog Alfie
Trainee therapy dog Alfie the apricot cockapoo has graduated with flying colours to become ‘Head of Happiness’ at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Encouraging testing on World Hep C day
Trees have been planted across East Lancashire by survivors of hepatitis C in memory of those who have lost their lives to the disease.
Preparing for two days of consultant strikes
Unions announced that consultant doctors will be taking strike action for 48 hours from 7am on Thursday 20 July until 7am on Saturday 22 July. During the two days of action, consultants will provide ‘Christmas Day cover’, meaning they will continue to provide all emergency services, but routine services will be impacted.