East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust care from our hospitals (Burnley, Blackburn, Clitheroe, Pendle) and community nurses and therapists in East Lancashire.

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 520,000 and provides a wide range of community and hospital based services. We provide safe, personal and effective care.

Need quick, reliable health advice? 🩺💻 NHS 111 online is available 24/7 with safe, trusted guidance on self-care and whe...
29/10/2025

Need quick, reliable health advice? 🩺💻 NHS 111 online is available 24/7 with safe, trusted guidance on self-care and when to seek help. Find out more about how good health starts online via the link in the comments👇

28/10/2025

Our Emergency Department at Royal Blackburn Hospital is extremely busy. We're sorry if you have experienced a long wait - we’re doing everything we can to see people as quickly as possible. Please consider if A&E is really the right place for your health needs - if in doubt, please contact NHS 111 where clinicians will advise you.

Congratulations to Dr Athanasios Konstantinidis who was been recognised as ELHT's "People’s Health Hero" as part of our ...
26/10/2025

Congratulations to Dr Athanasios Konstantinidis who was been recognised as ELHT's "People’s Health Hero" as part of our Star Awards presentations💚⭐. Nominations for this award come directly from patients and their families, making it a particularly special honour. Dr Thanos’ was nominated by Khadija Ahmed for the compassionate care he provided to her daughter, Madiyyah, in April 2024 during treatment at Blackburn Royal Teaching Hospital. Khadija’s nomination highlighted the empathy and understanding Dr Thanos showed during a difficult time for the family. Dr Thanos went above and beyond and Khadija said they will forever remember the kindness and he showed her family during a very tough time.

Congratulations Dr Thanos👏👏

There are currently around 200 people in our Urgent Care and Emergency Departments. Our teams are working incredibly har...
24/10/2025

There are currently around 200 people in our Urgent Care and Emergency Departments. Our teams are working incredibly hard but we know that some people are facing long waits and we are sorry about that. Please know we are doing everything we can.

Please help us by considering where the best place is for your health needs. If your condition is not life or limb threatening, there may be an alternative service that can help, including a local pharmacy, your GP, the Urgent Treatment Centre at Burnley General Teaching Hospital or Minor Injuries Unit at Accrington Acorn Centre.

If in doubt please use NHS 111 online which has health professionals that will direct you to the most appropriate place.
Full details of waiting times and additional services can be found on our website – link in the comments👇

Congratulations to our incredible therapy dog Alfie who has been named overall winner for the BBC Countryfile Magazine D...
24/10/2025

Congratulations to our incredible therapy dog Alfie who has been named overall winner for the BBC Countryfile Magazine Dog of the Year 2025 competition🐶💙. Alfie was nominated in the "Working wonders" category for his incredible work he does for colleagues and patients here at ELHT and not only did he come top in this category but took overall winner too. Alfie works with Rachel Fielding, Chaplain and Therapy Dog Practitioner at ELHT to provide wellbeing support for the Trust’s 1,400 patients and over 9,000 staff. The work they do is phenomenal, every week they spend time with patients, visitors and colleagues, bringing a smile to everyone Alfie meets and resting beside them during difficult moments.

If you want to hear more from Alfie and Rachel, tune into BBC radio Lancs this Monday (Monday 27 October) from 8am.

Congratulations Alfie👏👏.

Congratulations to Rebecca Sessions, Consultant Midwife who has become the first midwife within our organisation to be a...
23/10/2025

Congratulations to Rebecca Sessions, Consultant Midwife who has become the first midwife within our organisation to be awarded a Professional Doctorate (PrD) in Health. Rebecca has worked at ELHT since 2009 and her research for her doctorate focused on informed consent in maternity care. This doctorate builds on her academic background in psychology, midwifery and a Masters of Sciences (MSc) in women’s health. This is an incredible achievement and a proud moment for our maternity services💜🩺.

Congratulations Rebecca👏

As we head into winter, protect yourself from seasonal bugs like flu 💪❄️. Vaccinations are a simple and effective way to...
22/10/2025

As we head into winter, protect yourself from seasonal bugs like flu 💪❄️. Vaccinations are a simple and effective way to stay healthy, so you can keep doing what you love, at work and beyond. Find out more about how good health starts with you via the link in the comments👇

Baby Loss Awareness Week runs every year from 9 October - 15 October. It is a time to come together in remembrance of al...
20/10/2025

Baby Loss Awareness Week runs every year from 9 October - 15 October. It is a time to come together in remembrance of all the much-loved babies who sadly died too soon and helps raise awareness of the thousands of families affected by loss each year. Last week we had our annual Wave of Light event, which saw Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre at Burnley General Hospital lit up in pink and blue, candles placed outside and various prayers and readings from colleagues. The event provided a moment of reflection and support for those who have been touched by the heartbreak of baby loss. We would like to thank all of our colleagues who coordinated this event and worked so hard to bring people together in remembrance🕯️🩵.

Encouraging the whole family to wash their hands helps remove dirt, viruses and bacteria 🧼✋. It stops germs spreading to...
15/10/2025

Encouraging the whole family to wash their hands helps remove dirt, viruses and bacteria 🧼✋. It stops germs spreading to others, and prevents illnesses like flu, food poisoning and diarrhoea. To beat the bugs, sing “Happy Birthday” twice while you wash 🎶 Find out more about how good health starts at home via the link in the comments👇

Today is Allied Health Professions (AHP) Day, a celebration of our incredible AHP colleagues across the Trust. From phys...
14/10/2025

Today is Allied Health Professions (AHP) Day, a celebration of our incredible AHP colleagues across the Trust. From physiotherapists and occupational therapists to radiographers, dietitians, podiatrists and more, our AHPs work across wards, clinics and communities to deliver safe, personal and effective care every single day🩵🩵.

A huge thank you to all our AHPs for everything you do for our patients👏

Andrew Keavey said he was: “Really honoured and pleased” that his team had nominated him for an ELHT Star Award. Adding ...
12/10/2025

Andrew Keavey said he was: “Really honoured and pleased” that his team had nominated him for an ELHT Star Award. Adding that it was also “a reflection on the hard work that goes on within his team.”

Andrew was presented with his award by Chief Executive Martin Hodgson after being announced as Leader of the Year at the Star Awards virtual ceremony held on Wednesday, 17 September.

One of the most popular categories of the awards with over 70 nominations, it was the multiple submissions for Andrew that put him at the top of the judging panel’s scoring.

Colleagues wrote that Andrew is widely regarded within team as a true leader in every sense of the word with team members often remarking that they could not ask for a better manager.

His thoughtfulness, approachability and unwavering support means his impact, both professionally and personally, is deeply felt by all who work alongside him.

Consistently checking in with the team on a daily basis, the judges were all particularly impressed with Andrew’s ‘open door’ approach and the number of colleagues’ lives he has clearly touched with his empathy and compassion.

Congratulations Andrew.

Our wonderful ELHT mobile breast screening unit will be based at Accrington Pals Primary Health Care Centre, offering fr...
12/10/2025

Our wonderful ELHT mobile breast screening unit will be based at Accrington Pals Primary Health Care Centre, offering free NHS breast screening for women aged 50 up to their 71st birthday 💗💗
If you're registered with The Weavers Practice keep an eye out for your appointment letter. For more info, call 📞 01282 805301 or email 📧 breastscreening.elht@nhs.net

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