Radio Hospitals Blackburn

Radio Hospitals Blackburn транслируется в прямом эфире из Blackburn, United Kingdom, на Tuninga Radio.

Эта радиостанция специализируется на музыке в жанре Variety, Talk, News.

The broadcaster provides a tailored broadcasting service to patients within a hospital and those convalescing at home, operating since 1954. Its primary function is to relieve sickness, infirmity, and old age amongst persons living within a defined geographical area, achieved through a local broadcasting service. The station’s objective extends to reducing the burden on the National Health Service by broadcasting health and well-being messages to encourage preventative care within the community. The broadcaster also offers its programming online via a live stream, ensuring accessibility beyond the immediate hospital environment. A key element of the station's service is the provision of music requests from patients, a practice initiated by Mr Eddie Ellis and Mr Bill Cunliffe. The station is a registered charity (No. 703165) and relies on fundraising and sponsorships to sustain its operations. The station’s programming includes several regularly scheduled shows. 'The Bradshaws,' a family-based program created by Buzz Hawkins over 30 years ago, airs weekdays at 2:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Melanie Briggs and Nathan Bentley host 'The Saturday Selection' on Saturdays at 12:00 PM, while Richard Smith hosts 'Call Me Number One' on Mondays at 3:00 PM, with a repeat airing on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM. The broadcaster also features news updates from the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The station actively encourages listener interaction through requests, which can be submitted 24/7. The station also acknowledges and promotes local businesses through sponsorships, mentioning their companies during broadcasts in exchange for financial support. The broadcaster’s history began in 1954 when Mr Eddie Ellis and Mr Bill Cunliffe initiated the practice of collecting music requests from patients in three local hospitals. A significant milestone occurred in 2014 when the station’s volunteers were nominated for the ELHT Volunteers of the Year award, recognizing their dedication and service. The station is currently seeking new volunteers to fill roles such as presenters, ward liaisons, request collectors, fundraisers, and individuals skilled in awareness and marketing. The broadcaster's early adoption of live football commentary also marked a pioneering moment, establishing it as one of the first broadcasters in the region to offer this service. The station operates as a self-funded charity, relying on a combination of sponsorships from local businesses and donations from the general public, collected through tins and organized events. The broadcaster maintains an online presence with a website providing information on its history, team, volunteer opportunities, schedule, and donation options. It also encourages community engagement through social media platforms, using the hashtag #rhb_online. The station emphasizes the importance of mobile device orientation for optimal website viewing, recommending users rotate their phones to landscape mode.

Расположена в Blackburn, United Kingdom — +44 7415 677425 / [email protected]