Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

21/01/2026

From China to Preston, via Pakistan and the United States - Dr Naveed Ullah Khan’s journey to Royal Preston Hospital is one defined by resilience, talent and an unwavering commitment to care.

Arriving in the UK in 2023 for his first NHS role, Naveed has since achieved extraordinary progress: completing MRCP (UK) and the Neurology SCE at remarkable speed, contributing to major MND research trials, teaching medical students and juniors, and supporting patients across Preston and Chorley.

All while balancing full-time clinical work and caring for his son, who has severe autism.

💬 His humility says it all:
“I am an ordinary person… You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start.”

Read the full story of Dr Naveed’s inspiring journey on our website. ⬇️
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/news/article/857

21/01/2026

Could you be the voice of your community?

Nominations for our 2026 Council of Governors Elections are now open, and we’re inviting anyone who would like to play an active part in shaping local hospital services to consider standing.

Governors help ensure that the views of patients, colleagues and the wider public are heard when decisions are made about how our services develop. It’s a meaningful voluntary role and a great opportunity to support positive change.

This year, we have seven public vacancies and three staff vacancies across our constituencies.

🗳️ Nominations close: Tuesday 3 February 2026

Find out more and how to apply:
https://lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/election-to-the-council-of-governors-2026

19/01/2026

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. When you stop, you'll experience health benefits almost immediately.

It's never too late to quit.

🚭 https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

19/01/2026

⚠️ Temporary Parking Notice

Some disabled bays in Car Park B at Royal Preston Hospital will be closed for essential maintenance ⚒️ on Tuesday 20 January, between 6am–12pm.

Thank you for your patience while we carry out this work.

15/01/2026

09/01/2026

Whilst our hospitals remain extremely pressured and there are still significant challenges, we have now de-escalated to OPEL Level 3 at Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital.

Our services do remain under extreme pressure and we are continuing to take actions to address this. We continue to work closely with our partners, particularly in supporting the discharge of patients.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while our clinical teams restore our services to operational capacity and thank you to our colleagues for their dedication and commitment to putting patients first during difficult circumstances.

Find out more: https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/news/article/855

08/01/2026

Watch this short video from Dr Michael Stewart, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, explaining more about what being in OPEL 4 means for patients and families, what we are doing to respond to this together as a Trust, and thanking colleagues for their hard work under pressure.

08/01/2026

Due to increased pressures, we have taken the decision to escalate to OPEL 4 – the highest level of internal escalation. This allows us to be able to take additional steps to maintain safe services.

As always, patient safety must take priority and we need to take action to make sure that those who are more clinically urgent get the help they need as quickly as possible.

There are some immediate actions being taken by Trust teams and our partners.

Our hospitals are extremely busy so please make sure that you choose the right NHS service for your needs. If you're not sure which service is right for you, call 111 or visit https://111.nhs.uk.

A big thank you to all our colleagues working hard under pressure.

Find out more on our website ⬇️
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/news/article/854

07/01/2026

🌟 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals shines at the 2025 Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board NHS Apprenticeship Awards!

With 15 finalists, including two winners and two highly commended, we’re proud of our apprentices and students for their dedication and impact.

🏆 Ava Bolton – Rising Star
🏆 Lucy Wilson – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
👏 Cameron West & Lewis Doherty – Highly Commended

Discover their inspiring stories and what this means for the future of healthcare ⬇️
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/news/article/853

07/01/2026

Being vaccinated means you can carry on caring for and seeing the people you love.

More useful information can be found here ⬇️
https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/goodhealthstarts

06/01/2026

After an incredible 50 years of caring for patients across Lancashire and beyond, Angela Wilson has hung up her uniform for the last time.

Starting her nursing journey in 1975, Angela’s career has spanned decades of change – from long hospital stays to the era of keyhole and robotic surgery.

Reflecting on her time, Angela said:
"I’ve loved my job. Nursing’s done me well, and I’ve never been out of work. I’ve met so many wonderful people along the way."

And when asked about retirement?
"I’m not calling it retirement – I’m calling it a holiday!" 🌟

Angela, thank you for your dedication and compassion. Wishing you all the best for your well-deserved “holiday”! 💙

You can read the full story on our website ⬇️
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/news/article/851

06/01/2026

Fixing problems like damp and mould will make your home a healthier, happier and safer place for you and your family.

Find out more ⬇️
https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/goodhealthstarts