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‘Sponge on a string’ boost for cancer services in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Posted: 13th May 2022An innovative ‘sponge on a string’ diagnostic test is set to improve cancer care and ease the pressure on health services in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
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New chief nurse speaks out in support of Nurses’ Day
Posted: 12th May 2022Sarah O’Brien, who has recently been appointed as designate chief nurse for the new NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), is promoting the role of nurses as part of International Nurses’ Day (12 May).
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Morecambe Bay nurse shortlisted for two prestigious Nursing Times student awards - Nurses' Day story
Posted: 11th May 2022As the NHS celebrates International Nurses’ Day, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is delighted to share the fact that a newly-qualified nurse from the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) has been shortlisted for two prestigious Nursing Times Student Awards.
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New Health Academy launched in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Posted: 11th May 2022A new health academy has been launched in Lancashire and South Cumbria which will help improve the health and wellbeing of the population and will aim to tackle health inequalities across the region.
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GP practice on the move as development of new health centre to begin
Posted: 10th May 2022People registered at a Blackpool town centre GP practice have been informed their appointments will take place at a temporary site as part of plans to develop a new state-of-the-art health centre.
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Contract for laboratory information management system awarded to Citadel Health
Posted: 10th May 2022A contract for the implementation of a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) across all NHS pathology services in Lancashire & South Cumbria has been awarded to Citadel Health
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Give your views on talking therapies for mental health
Posted: 10th May 2022People living across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been asked to share their views on access to talking therapies to treat common mental health conditions in adults.
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Information for observing the Strategic Commissioning Committee - 12 May
Posted: 6th May 2022Members of the public are invited to observe the formal meeting of the Strategic Commissioning Committee on Thursday 12 May 2022.
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Act F.A.S.T this National Stroke Awareness Month
Posted: 6th May 2022During this year’s National Stroke Awareness Month, which takes place annually in May, health officials in Lancashire and South Cumbria are encouraging local residents to become more stroke aware to enable them to act F.A.S.T on the symptoms of stroke to save lives.
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Show loneliness the door this Mental Health Awareness Week
Posted: 6th May 2022People living in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being asked to tackle their loneliness this Mental Health Awareness Week.
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Health and Care Bill receives Royal Assent to become part of UK law
Posted: 6th May 2022The Health and Care Bill 2021 has completed the Parliamentary process and received Royal Assent, meaning it will form part of UK law.
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Health services available in Lancashire and South Cumbria over May bank holiday weekend
Posted: 26th April 2022People living across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been encouraged to be ready for the upcoming May bank holiday weekend by planning ahead for repeat prescriptions and using the most appropriate NHS service.
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Health services available in Lancashire and South Cumbria over Easter
Posted: 11th April 2022People living across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been urged to be ready for Easter by planning ahead for repeat prescriptions and using the most appropriate NHS service.
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#ThankYou campaign celebrates staff and volunteers in Lancashire and South Cumbria for COVID-19 efforts
Posted: 8th April 2022Health and care sector and voluntary services, teams and individuals in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being thanked in recognition of the outstanding contributions made throughout the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in support of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
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Keep your family healthy this Ramadan
Posted: 30th March 2022The NHS and faith leaders in Lancashire and South Cumbria are calling for all Muslims to protect themselves against COVID-19 this Ramadan.