Latest news stories from ELHT
Find out what’s been going on recently at the Trust.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
East Lancashire can help beat kidney disease
An NHS-supported scheme is expanding to make it easier than ever for people with kidney disease living in East Lancashire to take part in health research.
ELHT Maternity Support Worker Scoops Prestigious National Award
A Maternity Support Worker at the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre at Burnley General Teaching Hospital has scooped a top UK award for her innovative work to improve maternity services, promote normal births and support her midwifery colleagues.