Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Most people living with chronic hepatitis don’t know they have it, which puts them at risk of liver cancer, if left untreated. It’s #TimeforAction. Get tested this #WorldHepatitisDay. Early detection saves lives! Find out more: https://buff.ly/38inclR

The Medical Photography team, who set up 'a priceless service for bereaved families', was presented its trophy after being named as Unsung Heroes in this year's Celebrating Success awards - the Trust's annual recognition event. Find out more about the team and their nomination: https://buff.ly/3WmC7oK

Good luck to everyone competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! 🎖️ At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals we have over 70 different nationalities working together to care for our local community. If you feel inspired over the coming weeks to get active make sure to call 111 or visit an Urgent Treatment centre to ensure you get the correct treatment for: • sprains and strains • suspected broken bones • injuries, cuts and bruises • wound dressing • stomach pain • coughs, colds and breathing problems • vomiting and diarrhoea • skin infections and rashes • high temperature in children and adults • mental health concerns Urgent treatment Centres in our area includes ... Whitegate Health Centre 150-158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9ES Open till 8pm Fleetwood Health and Wellbeing Centre Dock Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6HP Open till 8pm For more information please visit: https://buff.ly/3SS6lzg Good luck from #TeamBTH 👏

If you’re planning a trip to the coast this summer it’s essential to know how to stay safe on the beach. As today is Word Drowning Prevention Day we want to highlight some top tips from the RNLI: 1. Choose a lifeguarded beach 2. Call 999 or 112 in an emergency 3. Float to live 4. Know the risks and what to do 5. Know your flags Check out the RNLI Beach safety page for more information: https://buff.ly/3hgzdLK

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help. The service is effective, confidential and free. Find out more at Blackpool Talking Therapies: https://buff.ly/4byB6j3

Our winner for the Non-Clinical Team of the Year at the Celebrating Success awards - our annual staff recognition event -is a small and dedicated team who introduced a transformational change across the organisation. Congratulations to the Medchart team! Find out why they won at: https://buff.ly/4d53Cty

Summer has arrived 🔆 If your child is unwell in hospital we may be able to get them home sooner through our virtual wards! Ask your medical team if virtual wards are suitable for your child's care. Find out more here: https://buff.ly/3UTyYgE

If you've woken up feeling a bit under the weather this morning, please don't rush to the Emergency Department. If your condition is not life-threatening please consider NHS 111 in the first instance to check symptoms and further support that is available 📲 Call 111 for free 💻 Or visit the NHS 111 website

NHS 111 is here to make it easier and quicker for patients to get the right advice or treatment they need, be that for their physical or mental health. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To get help from NHS 111, you can: Go online to 111.nhs.uk \(for assessment of people aged 5 and over only\). Call 111 for free from a landline or mobile phone.

If you do begin to feel unwell, particularly during this warmer weather please use NHS 111 online in first instance, they will direct you to the best treatment options. Always use 999 in emergency and life-threatening cases. ➡️ https://111.nhs.uk/