
Kevin McGee
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http://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ 18-08-2020 12:37:21
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I'm delighted that this announcement confirms funding for 2 new hospitals on 2 new sites for Royal Preston Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary. This is great news for our communities & colleagues who will benefit from new facilities designed for them and the next generation ๐๐ป



This week Chorley & Royal Preston is marking #ICUWeek2023 and I want to give my personal thanks to all my colleagues in Critical Care LTHTR for the work they do to support and care for some of our sickest and most vulnerable patients. You are all amazing ๐


Our junior doctors Chorley & Royal Preston are an integral part of our team and I'm incredibly grateful for everyone's support this week during the industrial action. Please remember to use NHS 111, unless it is a life-threatening emergency. For more info visit lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/news/article/5โฆ

A huge congratulations to former colleague, Vanita, who has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours List for services to improving oral health in patients with disabilities. Vanita was a fantastic colleague and this recognition is well-deserved๐theboltonnews.co.uk/news/23595947.โฆ

On this day 75 years ago Empire Windrush arrived with many of those on board joining the NHS. This #WindrushDay, I want to recognise all our NHS colleagues Chorley & Royal Preston and across the NHS connected to the Windrush's arrival. Thank you for your invaluable contributions. ๐


Happy Birthday to our fabulous NHS! Thank you to ITV News' Martin Stew for visiting Chorley & Royal Preston for your #NHS75 special feature - we are extremely proud of the work we do across Lancs & South Cumbria each and every day. For those who missed it - itv.com/news/2023-07-0โฆ





Thanks to ITV Granada Reports for visiting our Chorley site to highlight this important topic - it's so important for women to go for their mammogram check when invited. Thanks also to all our fantastic breast care colleagues for supporting Suzy on her journey.


Professor Munavvar is a wonderful, selfless and dedicated doctor who I have the pleasure of working with and I'm so pleased to see him recognised by being shortlisted for Clinical Leader at the HSJ Awards ๐๐ป Fingers crossed for the final winner announcement in November!


๐ฅ WATCH: The New Hospital Programme roadshow arrived at Royal Preston Hospital, with Lord Markham and Department of Health and Social Care representatives taking a tour of the Emergency Department and speaking to NHS staff about the challenges they face. Thanks to Gill Dummigan, BBC North West and Chorley & Royal Preston.

Thanks to all colleagues who joined our Provider Collaborative briefing yesterday, it was fantastic to see such a good turnout with nearly 750 attending. I am looking forward to seeing the fantastic work we can do across our system East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust ๐ NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospitals ๐๐ MorecambeBayNHSTrust Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

It's stories like these that make me so proud to work at Chorley & Royal Preston and I couldn't ask for better colleagues. What fantastic news to hear this week and I wish Suzy all the best as she continues her journey at Rosemere Cancer Foundation ๐ Elaine Willcox ITV Granada Reports