Latest news stories from ELHT

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Posted: 29 March 2018
Toy donation is child’s play for league of voluntary workers

Young patients being treated at Burnley General Teaching Hospital’s Urgent Care Centre now benefit thanks to a delivery of new toys donated by the hospital’s League of Voluntary Workers.

The new toys – worth over £250 – were handed over during a visit to the Rainbows Children’s Unit by League of Voluntary Workers’ members led by Chair, Joan Carpenter.

“The League of Voluntary Workers has been proudly supporting the patients and staff at Burnley General Teaching Hospital for more than 60 years,” says Joan Carpenter.

“We want to say a big thank you to everyone who has donated. The support we receive from individuals and businesses helps many patients and every penny we raise goes to support Burnley General Teaching Hospital.”

The League of Voluntary Workers – who are always ready to welcome new volunteers - raise funds with a ‘Table Top Sale’ on the third Thursday of each month (10am to 3pm) in the Phase 5 Reception Area at Burnley General Teaching Hospital (next to WH Smiths).

Posted: 28 March 2018
Toy donation is child’s play for League of Voluntary Workers

Young patients being treated at Burnley General Teaching Hospital’s Urgent Care Centre can now benefit thanks to a delivery of new toys donated by the hospital’s League of Voluntary Workers.

Posted: 26 March 2018
Supporting people in Lancashire and South Cumbria with information about stroke

Stroke survivors, relatives, carers, healthcare professionals and support groups have been working together to make sure that information is available for local people about stroke and stroke services in Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Posted: 23 March 2018
Trust is top for flu vaccinations!

East Lancashire Hospital NHS Trust (ELHT) has vaccinated more of its staff against flu than any other acute NHS Trust.

Posted: 19 March 2018
ELHT staff become breastfeeding champions

Starting this month, our newly appointed breastfeeding champions will be using their knowledge, training and experience to encourage ELHT mums – including new recruits - to breastfeed their newborns for at least six months or longer if they wish.

Posted: 9 March 2018
Green Light for £15.6 million Burnley Hospital Development

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is delighted to announce approval for major new investment on its Burnley General Teaching Hospital (BGTH) site.

Posted: 8 March 2018
State-of-the-art Simulator Delivers Better Births

A new initiative to improve safety for women and babies during childbirth has inspired East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) to invest in a state-of-the-art simulator doll at the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre.