Latest news stories from ELHT

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Posted: 1 May 2018
Trust offers advice to patients and staff for Ramadan

With fasting in the month of Ramadan obligatory for all adult Muslims, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust have worked with the Lancashire Council of Mosques and Muslim faith leaders to offer advice to both patients and staff.

Posted: 30 April 2018
Trust celebrates ‘STAR’ staff at annual awards

The caring, compassion and dedication of NHS staff from across East Lancashire was recognised at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust’s (ELHT) annual awards ceremony on Friday (27 April).

Posted: 27 April 2018
Come and join the NHS Big 7Tea

The NHS is turning 70 this year and what better way to celebrate one of the nation’s most loved institutions than with a cup of tea.

Posted: 26 April 2018
Share your memories and celebrate 70 years of the NHS

In 70 days, on 5 July 2018, the NHS will reach the milestone birthday of 70 years old. The NHS is one of the nation’s most loved institutions, and we are appealing to patients, staff and members of the public to help us celebrate the special anniversary by sharing their stories, photos and memories of healthcare in East Lancashire over the last 70 years.

Posted: 26 April 2018
More hospital wards recognised for providing highest standard of care

Three wards at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) have received a new award recognising the ‘outstanding’ care provided by nurses, healthcare assistants, doctors and support staff.

Posted: 24 April 2018
Car parking changes at East Lancashire Hospitals

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) has announced an important change to patient and visitor car parking.

Posted: 19 April 2018
National thumbs up for Falls Response Service

East Lancashire Hospital's groundbreaking Falls Response Service, operated in partnership with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS), received a major seal of approval last week during a visit by Professor Keith Willett, Medical Director, Acute Care & Emergency Preparedness NHS England.