Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

19/02/2026

17/02/2026

🏃‍♂️ Ready for a new challenge in 2026? 🏃‍♀️

We’re looking for more amazing supporters to take on the Great North Run and help make a real difference for our hospital charity! 💪🧡

We’re excited to offer a limited number of charity places for the Great North Run 2026, taking place on Sunday 13th September.

Join 57,000 runners as you tackle 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields in this iconic event. It’s an unforgettable experience - and every step you take will support our patients and staff at our hospitals.

✨ What’s involved?
• £30 registration fee
• £300 minimum sponsorship
• Fundraise for any ward or department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Places are limited, so don’t miss out!

👉 Register your interest here:
https://lthcharity.org.uk/support-us/fundraising-events/great-north-run/ or email our Fundraiser Lucy on Lucy.clark@lthtr.nhs.uk

16/02/2026

When a child is unwell, it can be worrying.

Use Alder Hey Hospital’s online symptom checker tool to find information on the most common symptoms in children alderhey.nhs.uk/conditions/symptoms-checker/

13/02/2026

🏥 Royal Preston Hospital has officially reopened its fully refurbished helipad after a £720,000 upgrade funded entirely by the Help Appeal - County Air Ambulance Trust - the largest charitable donation in the Trust’s history.

The project has delivered a state-of-the-art landing pad 🚁, upgraded lighting, new safety barriers and fencing, modernised aviation control systems, improved drainage and even a live weather station. These enhancements will significantly improve the safety, speed and reliability of critical air ambulance transfers.

A temporary site at Fulwood Barracks ensured patient care continued uninterrupted during the refurbishment, while an 18‑month planning process led by Mark Bishop and Louise Testa secured the full funding required.

The HELP Appeal has now donated 💷 £875,000 towards helipad facilities at Royal Preston Hospital since 2009. Their continued support is helping ensure patients with life‑threatening injuries and conditions can be brought to specialist care swiftly and safely - day or night.

Read more on our website ⬇️
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/news/article/866

12/02/2026

The Bishop of Burnley, Rt Rev Dr Joe Kennedy, from the Diocese of Blackburn, paid a meaningful visit to Royal Preston Hospital this week, spending time with our chaplaincy team and reflecting on the vital role they play in supporting patients, families and staff.

Having recently experienced hospital care himself, Bishop Joe shared how deeply he valued the presence of a chaplain at his bedside — not for what they did, but for the simple act of being there.

During his visit, he spent time in the chapel, the Muslim prayer room, and visited teams in the Emergency Department and Critical Care, praising the chaplains’ compassion, dedication and humanity.

Lead Chaplain Fr Martin McDonald said the visit left the team feeling “seen, valued, and spiritually renewed.”

Read more about his visit on our website ⬇️
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/news/article/865

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

Thanks so much to everyone at Headway Central Lancashire for their generous donation of a 60” TV for the day room on Barton Ward (NRU) at Royal Preston Hospital! 🏥 🧡👏

Barton Ward at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist in-patient neurological rehabilitation, and this fantastic addition will make a real difference to patients during their stay. The TV will be available at all times, giving patients who are able to, along with their relatives and friends, a welcoming space to relax, chat and enjoy time together - whether that’s watching films, sport or their favourite programmes.

Carol Parker, NRU Barton Ward Clerk, said:
"Barton Ward (NRU) would like to thank Headway for the donation of a TV for the day room, and also the charity team for supporting the installation costs. The TV will enable patients, relatives and friends to use the day room to relax and spend time together. It will also help bring patients together to watch films and sports."

Thank you again to Headway Central Lancashire for supporting our patients and helping to create a more comfortable, social environment on the ward 🥰

10/02/2026

Did you know that 82% of men who have an untreated abdominal aortic aneurysm die from it?

If you're a man, aged 65+ don't ignore your invite for free, 10-minute AAA check.

It could save your life.

➡️nhs.uk/conditions/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/

09/02/2026

06/02/2026

The new National Cancer Plan will:
- diagnose cancer earlier
- provide better treatments
- help people to live well
- focus on prevention

It will make England a world leader in cancer survival.
ℹ️ https://www.england.nhs.uk/cancer/about/

05/02/2026

Please show your support.

Did you know Royal Preston Hospital has its very own on-site hotel - Bowland House? 🏥🧡

Being close to a loved one in hospital can make all the difference. Bowland House is a “home from home,” providing comfort, reassurance, and the chance to be there when it matters most.

Bowland House is dedicated to patients receiving treatment at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and families of loved ones in critical care, the neonatal unit, major trauma, neurosurgery, or patients in the last days of life. Last year alone, it provided 3,558 overnight stays, helping hundreds of people stay close to the care they need.

A room costs around £30 per night, and keeping Bowland House running is only possible thanks to donations. Many families who’ve stayed here choose to give back, ensuring the same support is available for others in these special circumstances. You could even “sponsor a room” so another patient or family can be nearby when it matters most.

Every donation helps keep Bowland House open for the next family or patient in need 🥰

👉 Find out more or make a donation here: www.lthcharity.org.uk/donate/bowland-house/

04/02/2026

The National Cancer Plan will make England a world leader in cancer survival, bringing the latest treatments and technology to NHS cancer care.

ℹ️ https://www.england.nhs.uk/cancer/about/