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Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS reveals recommendations for new hospitals in new locations for Royal Preston Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary in significant development for healthcare in the region
Posted: 26th September 2022The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria has stated its preference for new hospitals on new sites for both Royal Preston Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary as part of the New Hospitals Programme, which plans to develop cutting-edge facilities, offering the absolute best in modern healthcare and addressing significant problems with the current ageing hospital buildings.
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New NHS report shows what is important to people regarding future hospital facilities and how their views have shaped the New Hospitals Programme so far
Posted: 26th September 2022Blog from Jerry Hawker introducing a new NHS report, Your Hospitals, Your Say, which shows what is important to patients, local people and staff regarding future hospital facilities and how their views have shaped the New Hospitals Programme so far.
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What do people think about hospitals in Lancashire and South Cumbria?
Posted: 4th August 2022The Lancashire and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme team has heard from thousands of people across the region and are now able to share a number of their findings. Read more about some of the key themes of people's feedback.
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Dr Gerry Skailes on how clinicians are working together on the Lancashire and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme
Posted: 29th July 2022Clinicians from across our health and care system are helping to determine best practice care for local people. Dr Gerry Skailes, Medical Director at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Chair of the Lancashire and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme Clinical Oversight Group, outlines how the input of clinicians will shape the future of healthcare in the region.
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Dr Som Kumar on improving the workplace for NHS staff
Posted: 29th July 2022The Lancashire and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme is set to improve hospital sites for patients and service users, and it should also make them better places to work. Dr Som Kumar explains how the programme plans to meet the needs of staff in this blog.
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Aaron Cummins on what the New Hospitals Programme means for the future of healthcare in our region
Posted: 23rd May 2022Aaron Cummins, Chief Executive of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, on what the New Hospitals Programme means for the future of healthcare in our region.
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Kevin McGee on the collaborative approach to the New Hospitals Programme
Posted: 23rd May 2022The Lancashire and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme is about “future-proofing health and social care for the generations to come”, says Kevin McGee OBE, Chief Executive of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Rebecca Malin explains how the shortlist of proposals for the New Hospitals Programme have been developed
Posted: 19th May 2022In March 2022, the Lancashire and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme announced its shortlist of options. Here, Rebecca Malin, Programme Director for the New Hospitals Programme, discusses the merits of the proposals carried forward and the next steps for the programme.
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Janet Miller on her role as a New Hospitals Programme Ambassador
Posted: 11th April 2022Janet Miller is a Public Governor at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Steven Hipwell on the importance of digital advances
Posted: 18th March 2022Blog from Steven Hipwell, Senior Programme Consultant and Digital Lead for the New Hospitals Programme.