NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre: Blackpool

🎉🎇 Exciting News!🎇🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Blackpool Teaching Hospitals has been awarded the prestigious status of a Clinical Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CDRC)! This incredible achievement means we will be at the forefront of pioneering clinical trials, bringing cutting-edge treatments and innovative healthcare solutions to our community. With this new status, we are committed to improving patient outcomes and reducing health inequalities in our region. A huge thank you to our dedicated team and partners for making this possible. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare! Please see below link for full story: https://lnkd.in/erRgumVt #NIHR #HealthcareInnovation #clinicaltrials #PatientCare #ResearchExcellence

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 Our latest research, published in ScienceAdvances, showcases a groundbreaking method for rapid identification of airborne pathogens using open-set deep learning and single-cell Raman spectroscopy. 🌬️🔬 https://lnkd.in/g4SpSUxB

🎉 Celebrating Success at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that our Research and Development Team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals has achieved remarkable milestones in the ARIEL study! What is the ARIEL study? The ARIEL study focuses on advanced colorectal (bowel) cancer, specifically looking at biomarkers to determine if certain patients will benefit from anti-EGFR therapy (cetuximab or panitumumab). This helps ensure that only those who will truly benefit receive the treatment, avoiding unnecessary side effects for others. 🏆 Our Achievements 🏆: Fastest Site to Open: From receiving the Local Information Pack (LIP) to issuing confirmation of capacity and capability, our team was the quickest to get started! This means we were able to begin our important work faster than any other site. Highest Registrations in December: We registered the highest number of participants in December, showcasing our commitment and efficiency in advancing this crucial research. A huge thank you to our dedicated team and all our participants for making this possible. Together, we are making strides in cancer research and patient care. For more information on ARIEL, please see link below: https://lnkd.in/dU7kkMtU

🎉 Celebrating Success! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts' Research and Development Team has been recognised as the top overall recruiter in the Propel (Personalised Prehabilitation in AML) study! 🏆 The Propel study focuses on personalised prehabilitation for patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), aiming to enhance their physical and mental well-being before undergoing intensive treatments. This innovative approach is designed to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Our dedicated team has successfully recruited 11 patients so far this year, demonstrating their commitment to advancing medical research and patient care. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our incredible team and the support of our amazing patients. Thank you to everyone involved in making this possible! Let's continue to push the boundaries of medical research and improve lives together. 💪✨ #research #medicalresearch #AML #innovation

Congratulations to the Research and Development team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust who have received the November site of the month award from T4P (Threshold for Platelets). Blackpool have been consistent recruiters with 1.4 patients randomised monthly on average!   In the United Kingdom, around 250,000 platelet transfusions are given out every year. Platelet transfusions are given when the number of platelets in the blood (the platelet count) falls below a certain level (the transfusion threshold). Platelet transfusions are commonly given in critical care units as patients in critical care often have fewer platelets in their blood than healthy people. In critical care units, platelet transfusions are mainly given to try and prevent bleeding, for example during a procedure. However, platelet transfusions also have risks, such as an allergic reaction, and may not work as well in critical care unit patients. We do not know to what level the platelet count should fall (the best transfusion threshold) before the benefits of giving platelet transfusions outweigh the risks. As a result, a wide range of transfusion thresholds are currently used in critical care units to decide when platelet transfusions should be given. For more information on T4P, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eSMdQEVC

🎄⭐ This festive season, the Research and Development Team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has spread some holiday cheer by donating a generous food package to Streetlife Blackpool! ⭐ Streetlife Blackpool is a remarkable charity dedicated to providing emergency shelter and support to vulnerable and homeless young people aged 16-25 in Blackpool and the surrounding area. 🏠 Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to those in need. Thank you to everyone involved for your kindness and generosity! 🙏 Feel free to share this post to spread the word and inspire others to give back this holiday season! 🎁⭐

Diabetes technology associated with reduced hospital admissions and improved blood sugar control for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust patients (Please see link): https://lnkd.in/ewzhKDue

🔎 Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a passionate individual to join our Research & Development team! Make a difference in healthcare innovation and contribute to groundbreaking research that impacts lives. If you’re driven, dedicated, and ready to advance your career, we want to hear from you! Be part of something bigger—improving healthcare for all 📍 Location: Blackpool Victoria Hospital 📆 Apply Now: Clinical Trials Support Officer (Band 5) https://lnkd.in/e_-J2PJy

🔎 Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for passionate individuals to join our Research & Development team! Make a difference in healthcare innovation and contribute to groundbreaking research that impacts lives. If you’re driven, dedicated, and ready to advance your career, we want to hear from you! Be part of something bigger—improving healthcare for all 📍 Location: Blackpool Victoria Hospital 📆 Apply Now: Research Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) https://lnkd.in/eG8m5VzC

🔎 Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for passionate individuals to join our Research & Development team! Make a difference in healthcare innovation and contribute to groundbreaking research that impacts lives. If you’re driven, dedicated, and ready to advance your career, we want to hear from you! Be part of something bigger—improving healthcare for all 📍 Location: Blackpool Victoria Hospital 📆 Apply Now: Clinical Trials Administrator (Band 3) https://lnkd.in/eqdUSctv