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Advice for those who take medications that need refrigerating
Posted: 9th December 2021In the wake of Storm Arwen and with the possibility of more severe weather this winter, advice is being issued to those who take medications that should be refrigerated.
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High profile executive roles sought for NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Posted: 8th December 2021The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is looking to appoint four executive roles, including Medical Director and Chief Nurse to the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, a new NHS organisation which is proposed to be established from April 2022 as part of national legislation and the developments of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership.
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Join us in celebrating as ‘Thank You’ week recognises the contribution of care workers in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Posted: 3rd December 2021Join us in celebrating and recognising the outstanding care which has, and continues to be, delivered by the whole of the care sector; including care homes, care in the home, supported living and day care services.
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Look out for the elderly this winter
Posted: 3rd December 2021Health bosses across Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging people to look out for their relatives, friends or neighbours who are on their own this winter.
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Urgent call for volunteers as COVID-19 booster vaccines campaign steps up
Posted: 2nd December 2021More volunteers are urgently required to support the COVID-19 vaccinations programme in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
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Cards for Kindness launches as Christmas countdown continues
Posted: 30th November 2021A heart-warming winter campaign encouraging people to send Christmas cards to residents in local care homes launches on Wednesday 1 December.
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Look after your’elf is the message to children across Lancashire and South Cumbria this Christmas
Posted: 23rd November 2021Harry the Health Elf has arrived this festive period to share messages aimed at keeping children across Lancashire and South Cumbria healthy and safe this winter.
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Local people invited to have a say on the future of community healthcare in South Lakeland
Posted: 17th November 2021Proposals to recruit extra nurses, physios and occupational therapists to care for more people in the community and help them avoid unnecessary hospital stays have been developed by health bosses in South Lakeland.
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Stocking up your medicine cabinet and ordering repeat prescriptions before Christmas
Posted: 17th November 2021With Christmas fast approaching, now is the perfect time to review the contents of your medicine cabinet and to get your repeat prescriptions ordered as soon as possible.
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Health Equity Commission for Cumbria as well as Lancashire
Posted: 16th November 2021Leaders in North Cumbria have signed up to, and joined Lancashire and South Cumbria Health Equity Commission (HEC).
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You’re not alone this Self Care Week
Posted: 15th November 2021This Self Care Week (15-21 November) residents of Lancashire and South Cumbria are being reminded that self-care doesn’t mean do it yourself. As health services such as GPs, walk-in centres and A&E are busier than ever, the best way to avoid long waits is to prevent health and wellbeing issues getting to the point of needing urgent medical help. Self-care is the term used to describe just that, but it doesn’t mean you have to do all the work yourself.
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Number of jabs delivered at Burnley Mall tops 100,000
Posted: 11th November 2021Number of jabs delivered at Burnley Mall tops 100,000
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Designate Chief Executive appointed to lead the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Posted: 11th November 2021Following a robust national recruitment process, Kevin Lavery has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Designate of the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board by NHS England and NHS Improvement.
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Lung Health Checks in Blackburn with Darwen
Posted: 10th November 2021Hundreds of lung health checks carried out on Blackburn with Darwen residents at risk of chronic disease More than 3,800 people in Blackburn with Darwen, who are aged between 55 and 74 and have ever smoked, have been offered a special lifesaving lung health check.
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Pancreatic Cancer Rapid Diagnostic Service wins top Macmillan award
Posted: 8th November 2021East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Pancreatic Cancer Rapid Diagnostic Service (RDS) has kickstarted November’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month with a win at the Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards, as recognition of their outstanding contribution to cancer services.