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72 years of the NHS - what we are doing to mark the occasion
The NHS has been providing free at the point of access care for 72 years. This year, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems even more poignant to mark the occasion. Here we highlight what activities are going on this weekend.
Top flu fighters! Best in country!
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is celebrating following the announcement that they are once again the top Acute Trust in the country for staff flu vaccination uptake.
Local biscuit company launches tasty "thank you" to the NHS
Local biscuit company, Farmhouse Biscuits, have rebranded their classic mild ginger biscuits to say “Thank You NHS” to health service staff following the COVID-19 pandemic. 10p from every packet sold will be donated to ELHT&Me, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust’s official charity.
PRIDE week
PRIDE - Day 1: As part of PRIDE month, ELHT are hosting a PRIDE awareness week. There will be daily messages posted here so keep checking back!
Princes Trust partnership brings local hospital job opportunities to young people
ELHT is delighted to have been able to offer employment to 12 out of 14 unemployed young people who took part in an innovative new programme that began before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.
Mobile testing units deployed in East Lancashire
There will be COVID-19 mobile testing units in the region between 21 - 24 June.
Updated information on visiting and face coverings for hospitals in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Due to the ongoing risks associated with coronavirus (COVID-19), visiting at hospitals across Lancashire and South Cumbria will remain temporarily suspended.