BF&W Your Hospitals Issue 16 Sept 2012

The newsletter for Foundation Trust members

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Issue 16 | September 2012

Janette Mills and ice star, Dan Whiston hold the Olympic Torch while Trust fundraisers, Nicci Hayes, Heather Eckton and Kathy Ancell look on.

Going for Gold...CELEBRITIES ENDORSE GOING FOR GOLD

page3: “Blue Skies Hospitals Fund has launched its Going for Gold Appeal which has already been endorsed by two well known

celebrities. Gold medallist ice skater, and Dancing on Ice star, Daniel Whiston helped to launch the appeal on July 25th and then internationally renowned tenor, Alfi e Boe agreed to also lend his name to the appeal.


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Chairman’s Welcome WELCOME to the

latest edition of the Trust’s Your Hospitals newsletter.

I have now been in my post as Chairman for a number of months and it has not taken long to realise that this is an extremely busy job as part of a Trust that is constantly driving forward to develop improvements for patients in the local area.

A number of those achievements are featured in this newsletter and I hope you enjoy reading about them and keeping up-to-date with our future plans.

One of our most recent developments has been the opening of the new clinical research centre. As you can read on page 4, this new area will help to further develop the rapidly increasing work the Trust is undertaking in clinical research with staff all now housed in the same building and able to see patients in a fresh, welcoming environment.

The Trust has now started work on its new car park, which is one the biggest developments for a number of years. Car parking is an issue that I have had a

number of discussions about already since being here and this new facility will be a massive improvement for patients and their families visiting the hospital and make their experience far more pleasurable.

Another thing very clear to me is that we have a very loyal and dedicated

workforce who are extremely committed to providing high quality care and you can read about some of the recent success and awards the organisation has won on page 11.

We have a busy time ahead and if you want to keep up with all that’s going on you can now follow the Trust on Twitter @BlackpoolHosp or on our Facebook page. You can also sign up to our new e-newsletter via the front page of our internet site that will be sent to you every two weeks.

I am very proud of the achievements of the Trust and I look forward to meeting many of you at our Foundation Trust events over the coming months.

Ian Johnson, Chairman

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Celebrities endorse Going for GoldBLUE Skies Hospitals Fund has

launched its Going for Gold Appeal which has already been endorsed by two well known celebrities. Gold medallist ice skater, and Dancing on Ice star, Daniel Whiston helped to launch the appeal on July 25th and then internationally renowned tenor, Alfi e Boe agreed to also lend his name to the appeal.

Daniel said: “I was really excited to be asked to launch this appeal, especially because I’m from Blackpool. I would really urge people to get involved. Anything you can do, or any money you can raise, will benefi t patients, and if you can help somebody else it’s a gold medal to you. It’s a pleasure to be involved in the Going for Gold Appeal because it’s close to my heart.”

Alfi e said: “I think it’s important to support local hospital charities because hospitals are for the community and to

support a charity that helps the running of a hospital is a great thing to be able to do. I still have a close link to the Fylde Coast because my family is here. I have agreed to endorse the campaign because I want to do all I can to be able to help such a great cause.”

The appeal was inspired by the London Olympics and aims to raise unrestricted funds to help achieve a gold standard of care for patients. The charity often receives much appreciated support for specifi c areas of its hospitals and services, however, through the campaign hopes to raise money for those areas which do not readily attract charitable donations.

If you would like to support the appeal by either donating money, fundraising or organising an event please contact 01253 657904, visit www.blueskieshospitalsfund.co.uk or to follow the charity on Twitter go to www.twitter.com/BlueSkiesFund or for Facebook go to www.facebook.com/BlueSkiesHospitalsFund.

Ice star, Dan Whiston holds his skates while Trust fundraisers, Nicci Hayes, Heather Eckton and Kathy Ancell hold the balloons.

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O� cial Opening of the new Clinical Research CentreDR Jonathan Sheffi eld, Chief

Executive of the National Institute of Health Research, offi cially opened the Trust’s new £330,000 Clinical Research Centre recently.

The new centre aims to improve research further by providing a base for experts to study new developments in medicine which could drastically change - or even help save – the lives of local patients in the future.

Dr Sheffi eld said: “This is an excellent facility where patients can undertake research in a caring environment. We are grateful to the commitment shown by all the staff at Blackpool towards the delivery of research.’’

Chief Executive, Aidan Kehoe, praised the development, saying: “We have seen massive changes to our research work over the past few years and this will help us take the next step. Four years ago we had about 200 patients on trials and now we have about 2,600 from across the Fylde Coast. This centre is a fantastic boost for staff and gives us a great opportunity for us to expand our work further.’’

Michelle Stephens, Research and Development Manager, added that previously the team had very limited space and was spread across the hospital site.

She said: “Now everyone is together and we can share best practice and have the space to run clinics fi ve to six days a week.’’

The development was boosted by

support from Blue Skies Hospitals Fund and the Rosemere Cancer Foundation.

Blue Skies Fundraising Manager, Kathy Ancell, said: “Research is highly important to the Trust and our patients and the charity was delighted to be able to support this venture. We hope that the dedicated Clinical Research Centre will greatly enhance patient care across the Fylde Coast and beyond.”

Chief Offi cer of the Rosemere Cancer Foundation, Sue Thompson, said: “We are pleased to have been able to support the new centre which provides fabulous new facilities for patients.’’

If you would like to know more about how you can take part in research in Blackpool please contact the team on 01253 655547.

Dr Jonathan She� eld, Chief Executive of the National Institute of Health Research, o� cially opens the new Clinical Research Centre at Blackpool Victoria Hospital with Trust Chairman, Ian Johnson.


PATIENTS are now able to spend more time with loved ones

after Blackpool Victoria Hospital extended visiting hours on some wards.

The new hours have been hailed a success by patients being cared for on Ward 19, the hospital’s short stay ward.

Jennifer Duckworth, of Cleveleys, said: “My family have been able to visit everyday which is great. The original hours were too restrictive, but now they can visit at a time that fi ts in with their lives”.

Sue Jones, Matron for Unscheduled Care, explained the former visiting times, 2pm to 3pm then 7pm to 8pm, were having a detrimental effect on both patients and visitors.

She said: “The time family spend with patients is important and we did not want to take away those precious moments, although we need to be aware there are sick patients on the wards and make sure we get the right balance between rest,

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Ward 19 sister Laura Taylor with patient Jennifer Duckworth

mealtimes and visiting”.

The wards and new times are:

Acute Medical Ward and Ward 18 - 11am to noon; 2 to 5pm and 6 to 8pm.

Ward 19 - 11am to 12.30pm, 1.30 to 5.30pm and 6.30 to 8pm.

Wards 11, 12, 23 and 24 - 2pm to 5pm and 6 to 8pm.

Wards 25 and 26 - 2pm to 8pm (with protected mealtimes).

Stroke Unit - 2 to 3pm (except Thursday) and 7 to 8pm.

ITU - 3 to 7pm

Wards 34 and 35 - 2 to 3pm and 7 to 8pm.

However, the hospital is asking that visitors appreciate the needs of patients and hospital staff and understand that sometimes they may be asked to leave the clinical area, particularly when patients may need urgent care, or at protected mealtimes to allow patients to have uninterrupted meals.

During meals visitors are welcome to attend the ward to assist their loved ones with their food, but other visits are discouraged.

Marie Thompson, Director of Nursing for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “The Trust recognises the importance of family involvement in supporting the recovery of their loved ones and we are keen to do whatever possible to ensure their involvement during hospital stays.”

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Mr Zacharias in BrazilCARDIAC surgeon, Mr Joe

Zacharias showcased his work at an international conference in Brazil.

He spoke about the benefi ts of minimally invasive heart surgery (keyhole surgery) to an audience of more than 1,500 cardiac specialists from around the world.

He was invited to attend the conference as Brazil has a particular problem with a condition called rheumatic fever, which affects younger adults and leaves them requiring heart surgery.

Mr Zacharias said: “The incision used for minimally invasive heart surgery is about three to four inches instead of the six to eight inch incision required for traditional surgery. This is cosmetically appealing to many younger people in countries such as Brazil who unfortunately suffer from problems like rheumatic fever which affects heart valves.

“The Lancashire Cardiac Centre is one of only a few hospitals in the UK that performs minimally invasive surgery and we have performed about 150 of these operations. There are defi nite advantages to patients in terms of the cosmetic look, but there is also a reduced risk of infection, less bleeding, less pain and a decreased length of stay in hospital after surgery.

“There is a real desire in areas like Brazil for this type of surgery and the interest I had in what we do in Blackpool was amazing.’’

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Trust goes International showcasing its work

BLACKPOOL Victoria Hospital’s Microbiology department

has featured at an international conference, highlighting its pioneering work.

Seven members of staff from the Trust gave presentations to experts from across the world at the 22nd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in London.

The conference sees internationally-renowned experts share best practice in the fi elds of clinical microbiology, antimicrobial chemotherapy and infectious diseases.

Dr Achyut Guleri, Consultant Microbiologist and Head of Department for Clinical Laboratory Medicine at the Trust, said: “It was a great achievement for our team to be able to showcase the outcomes of excellent collaborative working, high quality innovative initiatives, surveillance, audit and research work being undertaken at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.’’

He added: “Our Trust has made great strides in infection prevention and control in recent years and seen huge reductions in rates of MRSA and C.Diffi cile and this has been recognised nationally and internationally.’’

Dr Achyut Guleri at the Conference

Mr Joe Zacharias.

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Grandmother has a splashing time after battle with lung cancerAFTER being told she had lung

cancer, Christine Fiddler was devastated. A keen swimmer she thought she would never be able to enter a pool again. But she made a pact with Blackpool surgeon, Mr Nidal Bittar, who said he would have her back in the water within six months.

“I have swum all my life,” said gran-of-four, Christine. “I was born in Windermere and used to swim in the lake when I was growing up. But after the diagnosis I was fearful I would not be able to swim again – but Mr Bittar changed all that.

“He gave me my life back and just 18 months after surgery I did the Great North Swim in Windermere for Marie Curie Cancer Care thanks to Mr Bittar.

“I would just like to say a big thank you to Mr Bittar and his team for giving me my life back. The wonderful staff at Blackpool gave me the best possible care.”

Christine said she had been suffering with breathing problems then suddenly one day she coughed up blood and called her doctor. After undergoing biopsies and scans a tumour was

diagnosed in her lung along with modules from childhood Chicken Pox.

Christine was transferred to Blackpool Victoria Hospital under the care of cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Bittar.

“I was so worried,” said Christine. “My dad died from lung cancer when I was 27 and in those days there was little they could do. The treatment I received was wonderful. I thank God for Mr Bittar

every morning I wake up.

“I was determined to do the Great North Swim. Mr Bittar had said he would have me back in the water within six months. After a month I went to a hydro pool and was back at the local swimming baths not long after that.”

Christine will go for her fi nal check up at Kendal

Hospital this year – fi ve years after her surgery – but her greatest wish is to return to Blackpool Victoria to say thank you to the thoracic team.

Mr Bittar said: “Initially Mrs Fiddler was very worried about the post operative period, whether her breathing would be worse and if she would be able to swim again. I reassured her as much as I could, but I am delighted to hear that she completed the Great North Swim.”

Mrs Christine Fiddler

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Blackpool MP praises local nurses and midwivesTHE Trust’s nurses and midwives

were praised for their work by local MP, Paul Maynard at a special day of celebration in May.

Mr Maynard, MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys, was a guest at the Trust’s Nurses and Midwives Celebration Day to mark International Nurses Day, an annual event to celebrate the contribution made by nurses in our communities.

Mr Maynard said: “It is great to know that nurses and midwives are at the heart of so much good work that is going on in our local hospitals.

“There is a lot of leadership being shown by nurses and midwives to improve the lives of local people. I was particularly impressed with the maternity team that recently won a national award for their work with mums who abuse substances because they have faced a problem that affects them and have dealt with it in an excellent manner.’’

The celebration event saw Nurses from across the Trust giving talks on a wide

range of topics covering nurses’ unique contributions in areas such as dementia, end of life care, vascular services and the desire to put patients fi rst.

Marie Thompson, Director of Nursing and Quality at the Trust, said that the event was a fi tting tribute to the nurses who work locally.

She said: “Nurses hold a privileged place in our society. Nurses and midwives make a massive difference to patients in our hospitals and we should never underestimate the human impact of what we do.

“We have a lot to be proud of in the Trust. We have had

major reductions in falls and pressure ulcers and I am proud to lead such a dedicated team of nurses. Days like this are designed to show that their contributions really are valued by everyone.’’

International Nurses Day, organised by the International Council of Nurses, is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.

Paul Maynard, MP talks to Consultant Midwife, Nicola Parry at the Trust‘s celebration event to mark International Nurses Day.

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£16.5m building project for Blackpool hospitalBLACKPOOL Teaching Hospitals

plans to relieve traffi c problems on the site by creating 1,000 new parking spaces with a three-storey car park along with a plush new main entrance for patients, visitors and staff.

Preparatory work has already begun on the £16.5m project with demolition work on the hospital link bridge and on Trust buildings along Whinney Heys Road. The money has been borrowed from the Department of Health and will be paid back from income generated through parking charges.

“The car park will be a major step forward in the provision of high quality patient care,” said the Trust Chief Executive, Aidan Kehoe. “It will provide better access to the hospital for our patients, visitors and staff.

“More importantly it will support our drive to recruit more nurses and other key clinical staff from the Fylde coast and outside the area.”

The main construction project will take a year to complete and give a total of 2,056 available car parking spaces to meet the demand for all staff, patients and visitors.

Prominent from Whinney Heys Road, the new three-storey entrance will provide an impressive access to the hospital and include a pharmacy, retail units, café, main reception, waiting area and offi ce accommodation.

The entrance will link into the main hospital and will be the main access point for most patients, visitors and staff apart from those using Accident and

Emergency and the Delivery Unit which will continue to use present entry points.

The scheme will also involve a redesign of the road layout surrounding the Vic making it much easier for patients to enter and exit the site, easing the current traffi c problems.

Designed for easy fl ow for visitors, the car park will have a signifi cant number of entry and exit routes and be covered by CCTV cameras. A redesigned bus terminal will also be incorporated into the plan.

Director of Clinical Support and Facilities Management, Robert Bell added: “Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust believes the plans will be of considerable benefi t to patients and help them make Blackpool their fi rst choice hospital”.

Artist’s impression of the new multi-storey car park and new entrance.

Impression showing the inside of the new entrance

Artist’s impression of the exterior of the new entrance

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Consultation 11:Improving the patient WiFi experienceTHE Trust is continually seeking

ways in which it can improve the patient experience.

Part of the quality of the patient experience involves accessibility and flexibility of services not only to the patient, but also patients families and carers. We are seeking your views on patient’s internet access whilst in hospital.

Your feedback is important to us and

the Trust invites you to contribute to this month’s Consultation Corner by taking a moment to answer these questions.

Please help us to improve by completing this form and returning it to:-

FREEPOST: RRZB RRAU TGET, Communications Department, Trust Headquarters, Blackpool Victoria Hospital by Friday, October 19th 2012.

1. Are you a public or staff member? Public Staff

2. Would access to the internet be benefi cial to patients in the hospital? Yes No

3. Would patients be willing to pay for this additional service? Yes No

4. Do you think the following costs would be reasonable? Yes No

15 minutes: FREE , 3 Hours: £3.20 , 1 day: £6.00 , 1 week: £12.00 , 1 month: £15.20

5. Do we need to restrict the times that patients have access to the internet? Yes No

6. Should the Trust develop a code of conduct to cover internet access Yes No

for patients and staff?

Please enter your details below (optional):

Name: ................................................................................... Address: ..............................................................

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Blackpool maternity sta� pick up leading national team of the year award

MATERNITY staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital are

celebrating after winning a top national award.

The Trust’s Maternity Substance Misuse team won the British Journal of Midwifery (BJM) Team of the Year award.

Over the last three years the maternity service in Blackpool, working with support from Blackpool Council, has developed and improved the care and support given to pregnant women who misuse substances and this good practice has been recognised both inside and outside the Trust.

Pauline Tschobotko, the Trust’s Head of Service, said: “The Trust and the Women and Children’s Department are especially pleased to win this National Award as it recognises how staff throughout the Trust and wider Community can work together to improve the services for pregnant women and improve the

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Kitchen sta� celebrate top awardFOR the second year running,

the Trust’s kitchen staff are celebrating being awarded a fi ve star rating for their food hygiene which is the highest rating achievable nationally by the Food Standards Agency.

Site Services Manager, Caroline Hargreaves, said: “Achieving this standard again is excellent. We are really pleased and it’s a real achievement.

“I’d like to say thank you to the team for all their hard work; it really is a team effort to achieve these results.”

outcomes for newborn babies.

Judges said: “The changes have been made possible due to strong leadership and a commitment to supporting staff and women, implementing relevant guidelines, training and a positive culture towards supporting women through this diffi cult time.’’

Members of the kitchen sta� at the Trust with their 5 star rating food hygiene certi� cate.

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Membership SeminarsTHERE have

been four membership seminars since our last issue.

On Thursday, May 31st 2012, Mr Peter Hudson, Clinical Specialist in Blood Transfusion, hosted an informative seminar entitled ‘The Role of Blood Donation in Healthcare’.

On Thursday, June 14th 2012, Dr Abu Ahmed, Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist; Dr Rabin Mohanty, Consultant Paediatrician; Dr Augustine, GP and other members of the team hosted a very well attended seminar on topics, such as ‘Diabetes in Children’; ‘Diabetes in the Community’; ‘Deafness and Diabetes’; ‘Research in Diabetes‘ and ‘Driving and Diabetes’.

On Tuesday, July 17th 2012, Mr Aidan Kehoe, Chief Executive; Mrs Marie

Thompson, Director of Nursing and Quality and Mr Robert Bell, Director of Clinical Support and Facilities Management, took questions from Foundation Trust members. This was the fi rst of future

seminars where Mr Kehoe and his Executive Directors will take questions from members.

On Tuesday, August 21st 2012, Mrs Anne Smith, Fylde Public Governor and other public and staff Governors, hosted an interesting seminar on ‘The Role of a Governor’.

The presentations given during the above seminars can be viewed on the website at www.bfwh.nhs.uk/members/events.asp

Thank you to all our members who make the time to attend.

Seminar Dates for 2012HERE are some important dates for your diary for the remainder of the year

(all seminars will be held at Blackpool Victoria Hospital) and you will need to contact the Membership Offi ce on 01253 306673 to book your place:-

Date & Time: Venue: Details:

Tuesday, 30th October,11.30am - 12.30pm

Lecture TheatreEducation Centre

Mr Aidan Kehoe, Chief Executive and members of the Executive Team are holding an Open Public Question Time Forum

Wednesday, 21st November,10 - 11am

Lecture TheatreEducation Centre

Dr Lau, Consultant Medical Oncologist,Seminar on “Lung Cancer”


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Your Public Governors

THESE are your governors. Governors

are elected by you to represent your views on the Council of Governors.

BLACKPOOL CONSTITUENCYEric Allcock, John Butler, Mark Chapman, Clifford Chivers, Hannah Harte, George Holden, Chris Smith, Chris Thornton.

FYLDE CONSTITUENCYJohn Longstaff, Anne Smith (Lead Governor), Anthony Winter.

WYRE CONSTITUENCYPeter Askew, John Bamford, Ramesh Gandhi, Lynden Walthew.

LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA CONSTITUENCYJoanne MacDonald.

NORTH LANCASHIRE CONSTITUENCYChris Lamb.

Your Sta� GovernorsNURSING & MIDWIFERYSamantha Woodhouse, Andrew Goacher.

MEDICAL & DENTAL Dr Tom Kane.

NON-CLINICAL SUPPORTTina Daniels.

CLINICAL SUPPORTCherith Haythornthwaite.

COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICESClaire Lewis.If you wish to contact a governor please contact the Membership Office on 01253 306673.

Annual Members’ and Public MeetingTHE Trust’s Annual Members’ and Public

Meeting was due to take place on Monday, September 24th 2012 at the De Vere Hotel, Heron’s Reach, East Park Drive, Blackpool in the Inspiration Suite. A full write up will appear in the next issue.

ORDER OF EVENTS FOR THE EVENING

5.30 pm Tea/Coffee

Opportunity to visit display stands

6.00 pm

Annual Members’ and Public Meeting

Presentations:-

• ‘Quality Care at the End of Life: The Work of the End of Life Care Project Team’

• ‘Today’s Research, Tomorrow’s Care – What does this mean to you?’

7.30 pm

Light Buffet and Refreshments

Opportunity to visit the display stands

8.00 pm

Cardiac Nurse of the Year Award

DVD and Presentation of Awards for:-

• Long Service

• Personal Achievement

Dottie Hall Memorial Award

9.00 pm Close

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Puzzle

SHOWN above are eight sections of English football team badges,

all you have to do is name the football clubs they belong to.

The first all correct entry drawn on Thursday, November 22nd 2012 will receive a £50 gift voucher courtesy of CDC printers of Poulton.

Last Edition’s Winner

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CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs Claire Grumme a public

member from Blackpool, who correctly identifi ed the eight advertisements from the picture quiz in the last issue of Your Hospitals.

On hearing the news she had won Claire said “It’s made my day, I remember entering some time ago but had forgot all about it, it’s quite a nice surprise”. Claire receives a £50 gift voucher courtesy of CDC Printers of Poulton.

The correct answers were: 1. Halifax Banking, 2. Virgin Media, 3. Gaviscon, 4. Pedigree Dentastix, 5. Premier Inn, 6. Aviva Insurance, 7. Sheila’s Wheels Car Insurance, 8. Swiftcover Insurance

Send to: Freepost RRZB-RRAU-TGET, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Communications Department, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool FY3 8NR

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Inspirational fundraiser crowned Blue Skies Ambassador

AN inspirational fundraiser from Preston has been crowned the newest Blue Skies Ambassador.

Neil Bontoft is the latest person to join the list of ambassadors for Blue Skies Hospitals Fund, the charity for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which

launched the initiative to encourage people to get involved in fundraising.

Neil has organised numerous events and taken part in a 190 mile bike ride in aid of the Haematology Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital following the death of his fi ancée, Siobhan (known as Shiv) Cavanagh from

leukaemia last year.

He said: “We’re still raising money now but so far for Blue Skies we’ve

raised about £12,000 which is an amalgamation of the bike ride, a birthday party, donations from the funeral and continued fundraising activities. It was a special moment being asked to be a Blue Skies Ambassador. We’ve done a lot of fundraising for the hospital and we are going to continue to do so. I’d encourage anybody to fundraise; it’s a life changing experience.”

To view the Blue Skies Ambassadors DVDs go to: http://www.blueskieshospitalsfund.org.uk/supporters.asp.

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Tree of Lights ceremony confi rmed for this year

THE Trust’s annual remembrance ceremony has been confi rmed for Monday December 3rd this year. This is the seventh Tree of Lights service to be held and will include the opportunity to enter names of loved ones into a special Book of Remembrance, a special tree lighting ceremony with music, readings, and seasonal refreshments.

Bereavement Support Offi cer, Wendy Thomson, said: “This event is for bereaved families, carers

and friends to pay tribute to their loved one at Christmas time. The ceremony is not religious in tone and open to anyone who wishes to attend. It does not matter whether your bereavement was recent, many years ago or if the person you lost was cared for at one of the local hospitals.”

All donations made to Blue Skies Hospitals Fund for the Tree of Lights Appeal will support

Bereavement Services at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

If you would like to attend the Tree of Lights event and/or make a donation, call 01253 657904 or email [email protected].

The Tree of Lights Event will take place on Monday December 3rd at 7.30pm, in Oliver’s Restaurant at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Blue Skies sta� members Nicci Hayes and Kathy Ancell.

Blue Skies Ambassador, Neil Bontoft.

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Membership is FREE, and it is easy to join. Simply complete this form and send it back to us at Freepost, RRZB-RRAU-TGET, Membership and Governors Offi ce, Trust Headquarters, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool FY3 8NR. Or visit our website and fi ll in the online form at: www.bfwh.nhs.uk

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