Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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We are one of the largest and highest performing trusts in the country, providing district general hospital services to 370,000 people in Preston and Chorley, and specialist care to 1.5m people across Lancashire and South Cumbria. We run Chorley and South Ribble hospital and Preston hospital as well as the Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre.

12/11/2025

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Are you thinking about a career in nursing, looking to progress in your current role, or simply seeking some friendly ca...
11/11/2025

Are you thinking about a career in nursing, looking to progress in your current role, or simply seeking some friendly career advice? The Professional Education Development (PED) Team is here to help!

Our Nurse Career Clinics (NCC) run twice a month, every month, offering personalised guidance and support for anyone interested in starting or advancing their nursing career.

Over the past two years, our clinics have made a real difference, helping people secure roles within the Trust and connecting them with the right colleagues and opportunities across the organisation.

Many of our attendees have gone on to achieve great things. Several who first came to the NCC for advice are now studying on the Practice Based Pathway (PBP) nursing degree course, delivered in partnership with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). These dedicated learners are now approaching the end of their second year and are well on their way to becoming qualified nurses!

The NCC sessions are informal, friendly, and flexible — held via Microsoft Teams or face to face, depending on your preference. After each session, you’ll receive a follow-up email packed with useful links, resources, and contacts to help you take your next step with confidence.

If you’d like some advice, or know someone who would, we’d love to hear from you!
To book a session, simply email Study.Nursing@lthtr.nhs.uk and we’ll send you the link.

11/11/2025

We’re delighted that lots of local companies and community groups have already signed up to support our Give a Gift campaign this Christmas - helping us collect presents for patients who will be spending Christmas Day in hospital at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! 🎁 ✨

It’s amazing to have such fantastic community support, and one of the wonderful businesses taking part is Virgin Money UK Preston!

Naima Patel from the Preston store said:
“We’d absolutely love to take part in the Christmas Give a Gift initiative again this year, it was a real joy to be involved last time and we’re thrilled to help spread festive cheer to patients once more.”

Spending the festive season in hospital is something we all hope to avoid, but for many, it’s a reality. Through Give a Gift, our charity aims to make sure every patient waking up in hospital on Christmas Day receives a small present to bring a smile to their face.

🎅 This year, we’re once again appealing to local companies, community groups, and schools to set up gift collection points, and on Monday 15th December, with the help of Stagecoach, our charity team will be out on the road collecting donations, visiting supporters, and spreading Christmas cheer across the community!

If your organisation would like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you, please contact Lucy Clark at lucy.clark@lthtr.nhs.uk.

🌺 On Armistice Day, we honour the courage and sacrifice of all who served and continue to serve, and we reflect on the c...
11/11/2025

🌺 On Armistice Day, we honour the courage and sacrifice of all who served and continue to serve, and we reflect on the cost of peace.

At 10-45am there will be a service in the chapel at Royal Preston Hospital, and at 11am, we will join the nation in a two-minute silence to pay tribute to those who gave their tomorrow for our today.

As a Trust and proud Gold Award holder under the , LTHTR stands with the Armed Forces community, past and present.

🌺 Colleagues from across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are sharing what wearing the poppy means to them. These stories r...
10/11/2025

🌺 Colleagues from across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are sharing what wearing the poppy means to them. These stories remind us why the poppy remains such an important emblem of remembrance and respect.

Our fifth story comes from Joanne Eccles MBE, Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery.

“To me, the poppy is far more than a symbol, it’s a personal emblem of service, sacrifice, and remembrance. As Commandant of the Lancashire Army Cadet Force, it represents the enduring legacy of those who gave everything for our freedom, and the responsibility we carry to instil respect, discipline, and gratitude in the next generation. As a Nurse Practitioner on the Neurosurgical Unit, the poppy also reminds me of the quiet battles fought daily of resilience, recovery, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. Wearing it is both an honour and a promise: to remember the fallen, support the living, and serve with compassion in every uniform I wear."

Thank you to Joanne and all colleagues who have shared their experiences and continue to support this tradition.

10/11/2025

There's still a little time to buy your tickets for our autumn raffle, if you haven't already! We have some fab prizes this year - do you fancy your chances? 🍂🤩🍂

🎫 For just £1 per ticket, you could win a Samsung 55″ 4K UHD Smart TV, a HP 255 G10 laptop, a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9, and more!

Plus, with each £1 you spend, you'll be helping make a difference for the babies, mums, and mums-to-be cared for on our maternity, gynae and neonatal units here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 🏥👩‍⚕️🤱

The draw takes place this Friday, November 14th, and online entries will close on Wednesday. Tickets are available from the Baby Beat shop on the Sharoe Green Unit at Royal Preston, or you can find out more or buy online here: https://babybeat.org.uk/get-involved/autumn-raffle-2025/

All funds raised through our raffle will help to fund projects in support of those families who sadly go through the heartache of baby loss. Thank you for your support 🙏

🌺Today we pause to remember.On Remembrance Sunday, we honour all those who served, sacrificed, and continue to carry the...
09/11/2025

🌺Today we pause to remember.

On Remembrance Sunday, we honour all those who served, sacrificed, and continue to carry the legacy of courage and resilience.

The poppy is more than a symbol - it’s a promise that we will never forget.

As a Veteran Aware Trust and proud recipient of the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Covenant, LTHTR is committed to recognising and supporting members of the Armed Forces community, both past and present.

To everyone who has worn the uniform, supported from home, or lost loved ones: we thank you. Your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.

Colleagues from across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are sharing what wearing the poppy means to them. These stories rem...
09/11/2025

Colleagues from across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are sharing what wearing the poppy means to them. These stories remind us why the poppy remains such an important emblem of remembrance and respect.

Our second story comes from Calvin Westwell, Simulation Programme Lead.

As a veteran, the poppy is a powerful symbol of comradery and sacrifice shared by all who have served. It evokes memories of friendships created in adversity and honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and those who still carry scars. Wearing it allows me to remember those I stood beside - the struggles, dark days, and laughter. We will remember them.

Thank you to Calvin and all colleagues who have shared their experiences and continue to support this tradition.

Colleagues from across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are sharing what wearing the poppy means to them. These stories rem...
08/11/2025

Colleagues from across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are sharing what wearing the poppy means to them. These stories remind us why the poppy remains such an important emblem of remembrance and respect.

Our second story comes from Chris Ellis, Clinical Skills Manager.

“The poppy is a profound symbol of sacrifice, unity, and strength - a reminder there are always those willing to stand for what is right. Personally, it’s a time to remember my great uncle William, who fought and died in the First World War, and those I cared for and worked alongside in Afghanistan, including those who lost their lives or suffered injuries. I wear my poppy with as much pride as I wear my medals.”

Thank you to Chris and all colleagues who have shared their experiences and continue to support this tradition.

Colleagues from across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are sharing what wearing the poppy means to them. These stories rem...
07/11/2025

Colleagues from across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are sharing what wearing the poppy means to them. These stories remind us why the poppy remains such an important emblem of remembrance and respect.

Our second story comes from Lt Col Rachel Diss, Occupational Therapist, and National Diversity and Inclusion Lead for the Army Cadet Force, who recently won the Defence Inclusivity Award at the 2025 Soldiering On Awards.

Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday gives people time to remember and reflect on those who have lost their lives and made the ultimate sacrifice to maintain our democracy and way of life.

We remember also the Veterans who have served for our Armed Forces and those who are currently on active duty and not able to be home with their families.

Lest we forget.

Thank you to Rachel and all colleagues who have shared their experiences and continue to support this tradition.

🌺 As we approach Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, we pause to reflect on the significance of the poppy and what it ...
06/11/2025

🌺 As we approach Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, we pause to reflect on the significance of the poppy and what it represents to our Trust community.

The poppy is more than a symbol – it’s a powerful reminder of service, sacrifice, and the enduring bonds of comradeship.

This year, colleagues from across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals have shared what wearing the poppy means to them. These stories remind us why the poppy remains such an important emblem of remembrance and respect.

Our first story comes from Peter Beard, Senior Supply Chain Assistant in Procurement, pictured with his son proudly wearing his great-grandfather’s Second World War medals:

“For me personally, as a veteran, the poppy is far more than a symbol. Every year, and many days throughout, it’s a personal reminder of service, sacrifice and comradeship.

Wearing it reconnects me with all I served alongside and honours the memory of those who never came home – and those who still carry invisible scars today.

The poppy is a quiet, yet powerful, way to show respect and reflect. It’s a promise that we will remember them. Always.”

Thank you to Peter and all colleagues who have shared their experiences and continue to support this tradition

06/11/2025

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We are one of the largest and highest performing trusts in the country, providing district general hospital services to 390,000 people in Preston and Chorley, and specialist care to 1.5m people across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Our services are provided from Royal Preston Hospital, Chorley and South Ribble Hospital and the Specialist Mobility and Rehabilitation Centre, as well as a wide range of services in community settings and at other hospitals in the region.

We are also a regional specialist centre for :


  • Cancer (including radiotherapy, drug therapies and cancer surgery)

  • Disablement services such as artificial limbs and wheelchairs