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Information for observing the ICS Board and Joint Committee of Clinical Commissioning Groups meetings for members of the public
Information for observing the ICS Board and Joint Committee of Clinical Commissioning Groups meetings for members of the public
NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria Urges People Aged 65 to 69 to Book Their Vaccine This Week
Anyone aged 65 to 69 who has not been vaccinated is now being urged to respond to their recent invite to get their life-saving coronavirus vaccine at one of the more than 7 vaccination centres and 9 pharmacy-led sites across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
A cough could be a sign of cancer, not just Covid
Doctors in Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging residents to not ignore a persistent cough, not every cough is coronavirus (Covid-19) it could also be a symptom of lung cancer.
Residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being urged not to delay seeing help if they have signs of having a stroke
Some hospitals in Lancashire and South Cumbria are experiencing a reduction in people attending with symptoms of a stroke.
Booking appointments this weekend for clinically extremely vulnerable
This is information for booking appointments for clinically extremely vulnerable patients
Statement on Blackburn Cathedral vaccination centre
The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria has issued a statement regarding the waiting times at the Blackburn Cathedral Vaccination Centre.
New NHS vaccination services set to open in South Cumbria
New vaccination centres at Kendal’s Westmorland Shopping Centre and Ulverston’s GSK Sports Centre are set to go live this week.
Integrated Care System Board – information for observing the meeting for members of the public
Integrated Care System Board – information for observing the meeting for members of the public
New NHS vaccination services set to open in Lancashire and South Cumbria
New large vaccination centres at Blackpool Winter Gardens and Lancaster Town Hall are set to go live this week, along with additional community pharmacy sites. Thousands of people aged 75 and over and those who are clinically extremely vulnerable will be invited to book a coronavirus vaccination at these new NHS vaccination services in addition to the centre at Blackburn Cathedral.
Statement from NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria
We continue to be concerned about the huge amount of pressure NHS services in Lancashire and South Cumbria are under, but we are demonstrating our ability to work together to manage demand and ensure that patient safety remains of the highest importance.
Mental health family hour relaunches to support during new lockdown
The Mental Health Family Hour, originally launched in April 2020 to support families in the first lockdown, kicked off again today (21 January) with an episode focusing on young people’s mental health.
Protecting patients from fraudulent activity
As the rollout of the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history continues, patients receiving the Covid-19 vaccine at home are being urged to protect themselves from fraudulent activity and scams.
Thousands invited to new NHS vaccination centre in Blackburn Cathedral
Thousands of people aged 80 and over are being invited to book a coronavirus vaccination at a new NHS larger scale vaccination centre at Blackburn Cathedral.
Cervical cancer prevention week
This Cervical cancer prevention week (18-24 January 2021), people in Lancashire and South Cumbria are urged to book their cervical screening appointments.
Information regarding letters from the NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Booking Service
People who are eligible, live near these new vaccination services and who haven’t already been vaccinated by their local GP led vaccination services or hospital hub, will receive letters from the NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Booking Service, telling them how they can book their appointment.