Health

Blackpool’s tooth decay figures for five-year-olds among the worst in the country, statistics show

New health initiatives as tooth decay rates in resort among UK's worst

Lawyers representing families affected by potential soil contamination in Thornton have called for progress on remediation after Wyre Council formally designated two local allotment sites as contaminated land.

Legal update on families affected by cancer chemicals at ex ICI site

Daryl in Blackpool lit the Blackpool Tower pink for Breast Cancer Awareness this Feel Yourself Friday.

Blackpool Tower turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Reggie Carlton-Simons has type one diabetes.

My diabetic son has created a superhero and wants Spider-Man shout-out

A police investigation into the treatment of patients at Blackpool Victoria Hospital's stroke unit almost a decade ago is still ongoing.

Woman, 90, is added to coroner's investigation into stroke unit deaths

Blackpool Victoria Hospital pharmacy technician Julie Heyes is preparing to retire after dedicating 49 years to the NHS, including 47 years at the Trust.

'Loved every minute' - Blackpool Vic staff member's 49-year career

Ad Feature How to keep your independent living this winter

Brian Connelly with his daughter Evlyn and wife Ellie. Brian, a plastering supervisor with Blackpool-based building company Evolution, was devastated when a friend and work colleague took his own life earlier this year. He is taking part in a 60km walking challenge as part of fundraising for Movember in support of men’s mental health.

'I'd no inkling' - Plasterer to honour life of friend lost to suicide

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Man, 82, who died of pneumonia had a rare long-term lung condition

The inquest will be heard at Blackpool Town Hall

Update on inquest into death of woman after consultation with family

Faith Wright with two-year-old daughter Kassidy Gelling. Faith has designed an app called Check My Child.

Mum's check-in app will ease fear for single parents

Photos taken inside the centre show the progress of the renovations.

Changing rooms demolished at Fylde coast gym as major refurb continues

Lancashire Fire and Rescue service have issued a severe warning regarding the fatal dangers posed by e-bikes after Blackpool was highlighted as a hotspot for deaths linked to lithium ion battery-linked blazes.

Mum died leaping from window to flee e-bike fire amid new warning

A nurse at Blackpool Victoria Hospital who locked a female colleague in a room after using the guise of training to meet her alone so he could attempt to kiss her is free to work in the medical industry again after a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) review of his six-month suspension order.

Update on Vic nurse who locked colleague in room and tried to kiss her

Wyre Council has reiterated its urging of the public to have their say on the future of Hillhouse Enterprise Zone in Thornton.

Residents urged to have a say on future of Hillhouse Enterprise Zone

Michelle Barlow was found in Stanley Park

Mum, 43, found dead in Stanley Park by an early morning dog walker
CCTV showed Michelle Barlow walking into park shortly before midnight after parking her car
Tony Durkin

Lancashire Constabulary officers have met with members of a domestic abuse peer support group as part of efforts to improve support for survivors and raise awareness of the impact of domestic abuse.

Police show support for invaluable domestic abuse peer support group

Martin Jones (inset) said it was believed the badly infected wound to his wife's leg (inset) was likely to have been caused by a bite by a False Widow spider

My wife endured a horrific skin infection after suspected spider bite

Adelaide Surgery, a Blackpool GP, has been rated ‘Good’ across all five inspection categories after making significant improvements since being placed in special measures last year.

New CQC rating for NHS GP placed into special measures last year

A Blackpool care home has retained its ‘Good’ rating across all five inspection categories, with inspectors praising staff for their kind, compassionate and person-centred approach.

New Care Quality Commission inspection for Blackpool care home

The latest GP Patient Survey has revealed how satisfied patients are with the service and care they receive at GP practices across England.

Ranked: Fylde coast GPs graded on how helpful the reception teams are

Little Mabel with parents Cheryl and Chris

Update on campaign to help family of little girl with rare disease

George Morrison was at Blackpool Victoria Hospital for a bypass procedure at its cardiac centre

Heart patient, aged 68, died at hospital during elective operation

Lisa Oakley 46 from Ignite Fitness and Paul Jebb 52 have launched the 'Sh Runners Club' in Fleetwood

Our motto is 'Be Kind, Be Slow, Be Sh*t - we want you to run with us

Tributes have been paid to Mary Percival three years on from her tragic death at Bar 19 in Blackpool.

Blackpool bar pays tribute 3 years after tragic customer death

New information obtained has revealed that a significant number of staff members at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals were caught accessing private patient records.

NHS staff dismissed and suspended for accessing patient records

A Blackpool mum has said she is focused on giving her five-year-old son the best life possible after he was diagnosed with a rare, terminal genetic condition known as ‘childhood Alzheimer's or dementia’.

Mum focused on quality time with son, 5, with rare childhood dementia
“To us he was our baby, you don’t notice things that others might call ‘abnormalities’...”
Jack Marshall

Susan Gallagher died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Woman, 61, died of bowel obstruction several days after operation

Dylan Mclaughlin

I'm lucky to be alive after a 10 foot fall onto concrete

Andrew Erskine died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Hospital 'underappreciated' underlying conditions of road smash victim

Glenn Priestley had to spend FOUR days in hospital after suffering what he believes to be a bite from a noble False Widow spider. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Breaking I was bitten by a spider while renovating and spent weeks in hospital

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has highlighted concerns over the affordability of social care after meeting and assisting more than 50 pensioners during surgeries held across four locations in the constituency.

40% residents are 50+ so I know the fear of getting older is real

Revealed: Council pays £331k in personal injury claims in three years

A Wrea Green training company is celebrating 20 years in business, delivering around 2,000 training sessions annually to care teams and workplaces across the UK.

We're celebrating 20 years in business and 2,000 training sessions

Flu vaccines are especially important for more vulnerable patients (Alamy/PA)

Where to get a free flu vaccination in Blackpool and the Fylde coast

The inquest was opened at Blackpool Town Hall

Mechanic, 59, died of heart failure and had amphetamine in his system

People across the North West are being encouraged to seek free, confidential mental health support through NHS Talking Therapies services this World Mental Health Day on October 10.

World Mental Health Day: Fylde coast residents urged to seek support

A new festival exploring grief, death and loss is taking place across Blackpool from October 8 to 11, bringing together artists, performers, speakers and community organisations.

Good Grief Blackpool fest on loss & bereavement - how to get involved

A police investigation into the treatment of patients at Blackpool Victoria Hospital's stroke unit almost a decade ago is still ongoing.

Breaking Major update on corporate manslaughter investigation at Blackpool Vic

Graham Drinkwater died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Coroner urges more change at hospital after death of heart patient, 59

Mum Lisa Martin, 47, from Thornton thought the lump in her throat was down to a lingering cold - but it was actually a hidden sign she has tongue cancer

Mum's horror at discovering lump in throat was actually tongue cancer

The inquest is taking place at Blackpool Town Hall

Tesco worker dad, 33, died despite wife's resuscitation attempts

Blackpool Victoria Hospital has responded to new analysis showing it recorded the highest proportion of patients spending more than 12 hours in A&E among major emergency departments in England.

Blackpool Victoria Hospital response to record 12-hour A&E waits

Huge changes at Blackpool Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after CEO Maggie Oldham signed off sick for 6 months

Breaking Huge six month changes at hospital after CEO signed off sick

The NWAS crew who will be undertaking the challenge.

We're running 250 km continuously to raise money for charity

Blackpool and Fylde coast vascular surgery patients asked to give views on plans to create specialist NHS centre in Preston

Views wanted on plan for single specialist vascular surgery centre

Graham Drinkwater was at Blackpool Victoria Hospital for a bypass procedure at its cardiac centre

Changes made after man, 59, dies at hospital hours before heart op

Blackpool Victoria Hospital has recorded the highest proportion of patients spending more than 12 hours in A&E among major emergency departments in England, according to new analysis of NHS figures.

Blackpool Victoria has highest rate of 12-hour A&E waits in England

Wyre Council has announced the Spa on The Breck at Poulton Health and Fitness Centre reopened on October 1.

Popular Fylde coast spa reopens after extensive recommissioning works

Graham Drinkwater died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Delivery driver, 59, died at hospital while waiting for vital surgery

Blackpool Tower was illuminated in yellow on Saturday, October 3, to raise awareness of kinship care and mark Kinship Care Week.

'Incredibly moving' - Why Blackpool Tower was lit up yellow

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is developing a Heavy Lift Drone capability aimed at supporting firefighters tackling wildfires in Lancashire and beyond.

Fire service unveil new heavy-lift drones to tackle deadly wildfires

GP reveals opening date of 3 new clinical rooms amid major expansion

The winter vaccination programme has been launched in Lancashire

How to get free flu and Covid vaccines across the Fylde coast amid NHS warning

More than 40 people are currently taking part in a 26-mile walk from Lancaster Castle to Blackpool Tower in memory of Blackpool dad and Army veteran Kieron Halsall, who died suddenly aged 34.

Epic 26-mile walk for Blackpool dad and Army vet after tragic death

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