Last week we launched our "Living Collection" - It’s a simple idea, staff volunteer to be “human” books & other staff who work at the Trust come along to “borrow” a human book to “read”, which basically means having a conversation 👉 bit.ly/3YQGvhE#LTHTrLivingCollection
🏳️🌈 We're celebrating LGBT History Month in the Library. Explore our collection of books with stories to educate and inspire - browse our displays or see our full collection online 👉 bit.ly/3SIICBq ❤️🧡 💛💚💙💜 #LGBTplusHM25#LGBTQ
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20 yrs ago today marked Day 1 for me @LancsHospitals after spending the first 14 yrs of working life in banking. A lot has changed over that time. Grateful for the opportunity to work in the NHS, to support the learning and development
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of others (which I love!) Grateful for the growth, the learning from others and the connections made over the years. Grateful for the people I work with, in my own teams and beyond. Thanks to all who’ve played a part thus far!
It's #HealthLiteracyMonth Did know know 48.64% of 16-64 yr olds can’t process health facts & many can't use digital devices - making it hard to make appointments, fill out forms & make healthcare decisions. Learn how to support patients with the Trusts health literacy eLearning👇
ALT What is health literacy? - "Health Literacy is a person’s ability to access, understand and act on health information."
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3 yrs ago I found a distinct lump in my right breast. In the month that followed I discovered this lump was a triple negative breast cancer which had already spread to the lymph nodes under my arm. 12 months of treatment was planned incl. 7 cycles of chemo, a lumpectomy &
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social media is flooded with reminders for people to check their chests and breasts to catch any changes early. Last week marked #SecondaryBreastCancerAwareness day, a lingering fear for those who’ve had primary breast cancer and a reality that some are living.
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More needs to be done to support those who are living with Secondary Breast Cancer, to give them every opportunity to extend the time they have to live and to spend time and make memories with loved ones. #enhertuemergency
Just got home after a fabulous night celebrating the skill, talent, hard work and commitment of our colleagues @LancsHospitals@RogerJ_01 thank you for being a wonderful host & a genuinely nice chap. ‘Our Jean’ is chuffed to bits that you sent your best wishes her way! #OPAs2024
Very much excited for Our People Awards tonight! 🥳🎉🍾
Looking forward to celebrating with lots of our amazing colleagues here @LancsHospitals 🫂
Congratulations to everyone who was nominated - and super well done to our winners! 🌟
@LTHRecognition@DevelopingLancs
Are you a manager and have any questions or queries with raising awareness around inappropriate access to records? Make sure to get yourself on to the manager update teams session at 2pm tomorrow (Thursday 18th July)!
I heard a really motivating comment today...
"In the many years I've worked in the NHS, this is the first time I've heard sexual safety being talked about openly like this...we've needed this for a long time"
#BestVersionOfUs#zerotoletance#OurCultureCounts@LancsHospitals
Another ‘all clear’ check up of the cherries 🍒@LancsHospitals this morning. Yearly mammograms also done ✅ The team at the Breast Unit are wonderful, helpful and friendly. Feeling very grateful. Now to enjoy the weekend x #TripleNegativeBreastCancer