Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Will you be taking part in Ride the Lights later today? Make sure you check out our top tips for enjoying the event safely: 🚨 have a minimum of one white light at the front and one red light at the back 🚴♂️ wear a helmet 👨👦 a responsible adult must accompany all children 🚊 the tramway will be operational throughout the ride, take special care in the area around North Pier/Metropole Hotel ⚕️ reach out to the Marshals and First Aiders along the route if you need help 🛠️ if you breakdown there are Bike Doctors and support vehicles who can help you 🛣️ the road will re-open to traffic at 10pm. Please try to plan your ride to reach your destination by this time, and be aware of traffic after this time. If you will be watching the event or taking part in Blackpool Night Run make sure to: 👟 wear appropriate footwear and clothing 🏃♂️ wear something reflective 🛣️ plan your route before you travel and be aware of any road closures Whether you will be walking, running or riding the lights this week we hope you have a fun and safe journey. If you do begin to feel unwell and it is not an emergency or life-threatening illness or accident please call NHS 111 first or use another local health service here: https://buff.ly/3AwD46s

Delivery rooms at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have received a makeover as well-known local artist Christian Fenn, known by his professional name Seca One, created a special mural on the walls to celebrate babies born in Blackpool. Earlier this year the Trust put a call out on social media offering parents the chance to get their child’s name and date of birth included on the wall with a butterfly in the colour of their choice. Of the 300 nominations, one third were selected at random and now feature on the previously white walls. ➡️ We invited some of those families to come and see their butterflies - here is what they had to say - https://buff.ly/4fQf0vz Also follow the link for the full list of babies who were randomly selected 🦋

Opening times may vary today. 🏥 Your GP surgery – some practices are offering appointments over the Bank Holiday weekend. To check the arrangements at your practice, check the surgery website or give them a call. 💊 Pharmacy – lots of pharmacies are open over the Bank Holiday weekend for treatment and advice for minor illnesses. 💻 NHS 111 – go online to NHS 111 - This is available 24/7, 365 days a year. 🦶 Walk-in Centres - walk-in centres are open over the Bank Holiday weekend if you need urgent care but it’s not an emergency, for things like sprains, burns and suspected minor fractures.

If you need urgent dental treatment over the bank holiday, contact your usual dentist. If you cannot contact your dentist or don't have one, please call 0300 1234 010 for Lancashire services.

Our Emergency Department team, described as having “infinite resilience” and “an appetite to make improvements” was the standout winner of the Trust’s Clinical Team of the Year in our recent 2024 staff awards. The team received multiple nominations which recognised them for continuing to work tirelessly to care for patients while the Trust’s emergency village development was underway over the last few years. Find out more: https://buff.ly/3Ayw5Ki

❔ Did you know that Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust has a Symptom Checker? ❔ This bank holiday, if your child starts to feel unwell, the Symptom Checker is a great tool for parents to find information and advice on several of the most common illnesses in children before you make a decision to use the Emergency Department. Find the children's symptom checker here: https://buff.ly/44eMtZv

💙 We are Recruiting a Rapid Response Advanced Practitioner, Band 8a 💙 📆 Permanent , full time, and flexible working Work with our growing Advanced Clinical Practitioner team within the Rapid Response Service to provide assessment and interventions to prevent hospital admissions and facilitate discharges. Work to meet the 2 hour Urgent Community Response standard guidance, Support patients on the Frailty and Respiratory Virtual ward. Closing: Wednesday, 4 September Apply here ➡️ https://buff.ly/3MiMd5j

⚠️A weather warning is in place for strong winds from 5am until the afternoon tomorrow, which could bring hazardous coastal conditions. When there is a wind warning in place, here are some things you can do... 🏠 Protecting your property from damage and other people from injury 🗺️ Plan your journey especially if you are travelling for the bank holiday weekend 🚗 Drive slower and safely in strong wind - give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries and buses more room than usual 🌊 Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Please make sure you are going to the most appropriate place for your medical needs and keep our Emergency Department for those with serious or life threatening illnesses or accidents 💊 Speak to your local pharmacy 🏥 Can you visit an Urgent Treatment centre? 🧑💻 NHS 111 or online 🥼 Ask your GP about out of hours appointments 📲 Mental health Crisis Line on 0800 953 0110 Check out our local services here: https://buff.ly/3SS6lzg

We are pleased to announce that our Quality Improvement (QI) Team has successfully published their first journal article in BMJ Open Quality. This significant achievement is a testament to the team's dedication to advancing patient care through rigorous improvement methodologies. Find out more here: https://buff.ly/4dqFbra

Walter is ready for the Bank holiday weekend and has some advice for those leaving hospital and going home 🏠 Being at home aids recovery and keeping a steady routine helps us get well sooner 💙 Ask your medical team today how you can get home for the bank holiday weekend #dogvideo #education #NHS #dogvideosofinstagram #blackpool #bankholiday #dogs #dogoftheday #hospital #doglover #bankholidayweekend #bankholidaymonday