Latest news stories from ELHT

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Posted: 21 August 2023
Quality award for support to international healthcare professionals

East Lancashire Hospital NHS Trust has been awarded the prestigious NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award for its support to international nurses and midwives.

Posted: 17 August 2023
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.

Posted: 15 August 2023
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.

Posted: 8 August 2023
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.

Posted: 2 August 2023
Neonatal coffee morning
Posted: 31 July 2023
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.

Posted: 28 July 2023
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.