Latest news stories from ELHT
Find out what’s been going on recently at the Trust.
Trust team ‘secure’ award for third year in a row
Facilities and Security staff at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust are celebrating after scooping a top award for the third year in a row. The team was successful in the ‘Hospital Security’ category at the Health Business Awards, which recognises excellence in NHS facilities. Members of the Facilities and Security teams received the award from media medical personality, Dr Phil Hammond at a London ceremony.
Trust honours 7,000 years of loyal NHS service
A staggering 7,000 years of NHS service by 280 members of staff from East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has been honoured at a Long Service Awards ceremony.
East Lancashire NHS adopts hi tech solution to prevent falls in older people
The STEADY On! Team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust’s has turned to state of the art ‘wearable technology’ to predict and prevent falls among the local elderly population.
Hospitals benefit from Euro Garages support
ELHT&me is the official charity of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and we are delighted to have secured the support of ISSA Foundation for local healthcare projects and initiatives.
Guild members show caring side to comfort hospital families
Family members and carers visiting critically ill loved ones at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital can gain comfort thanks to a caring initiative by Lancashire East County Trefoil Guild.
Football mums team up for NICU donation
A team of Accrington-based footballing mums have scored with a £610 donation to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Burnley General Teaching Hospital.
Trust opens world class cancer care facilities
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is thrilled to announce the official opening of the Primrose Chemotherapy Suite and East Lancashire Breast Clinic at Burnley General Teaching Hospital.