Latest news from the ICB

Empowerment Charity’s work in Blackpool recognised with national prize

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:25:00 +0000

A Lancashire charity has been given a top industry award for the work they do in improving health and wellbeing.

GP services to be maintained in Coniston

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:21:00 +0000

People living in Coniston will continue to have local access to a GP practice following the agreement to open a branch of a neighbouring practice in the village.

Network’s pharmacy team nominated in national awards

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:34:00 +0000

The Lancashire and South Cumbria Critical Care Specialised Services Clinical Network (LSCCCN) pharmacy team were announced as finalists in the ‘Excellence in Hospital Pharmacy Practice’ category at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress Awards 2026.

Policy regarding weight management medication (tirzepatide, brand name Mounjaro) in Lancashire and South Cumbria

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000

NHS England has provided a national position on the prescribing of weight loss medication and this has now been adopted across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

People helping people in Barrow: A celebration of a community grant making project through Barrow Rising

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:46:00 +0000

People helping people in Barrow: A celebration of a community grant making project through Barrow Rising

ICB chief executive visits Blackpool to see partnership working in action

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:04:00 +0000

Aaron Cummins has continued his programme of engagement across Lancashire and South Cumbria, helping to strengthen relationships and share learning between places. This time, his visit took him to Blackpool, where he met with local partners and frontline teams to see how organisations are working together to improve health outcomes and support communities.

Chance for the public to feedback on new health policies

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:01:00 +0000

Residents of Lancashire and South Cumbria are being encouraged to have their say as the NHS updates more of its policies on treatments.

Coniston Medical Practice – an update

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:37:00 +0000

Further to the update published on 27 February 2026 regarding the future of GP practice services in Coniston, we would like to provide a further update. The ICB remains in negotiations with a local service provider regarding the opening of a branch practice in the village. We hope these negotiations can be successfully concluded soon, at which time we will be in a position to formally announce how people registered with Coniston Medical Practice can continue to access care within their community.

AI ceiling light reduces falls

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:53:00 +0000

Artificial intelligence in the form of a ceiling light has been found to not only reduce falls but to also prevent them in care home settings.

Update on service plans for children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with no additional mental health diagnoses

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) continue to work together to identify new arrangements for the un-commissioned children and young people's ADHD and ASD service for those with no additional mental health diagnosis.

Longridge Community Hospital in-patient ward - latest update

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:14:00 +0000

Longridge Community Hospital in-patient ward - latest update

Year 4 of the Population Health Leadership Academy begins

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:43:00 +0000

Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB has launched Year 4 of its Population Health Leadership Academy. The initiative brings colleagues from primary, secondary and community care, alongside VCFSE leaders, to learn together over 12 months and improve population health while tackling health inequity across the region.

Winners at the Council for Disabled Children SEND Awards 2026

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:36:00 +0000

Lancashire and South Cumbria SEND champions are celebrating having picked up the top prize at a national industry award ceremony.

Hyndburn residents asked to give views on proposed GP practice branch closures

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:08:00 +0000

People registered with a Hyndburn GP practice are being asked for their views on proposals to permanently close two GP branch sites.

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month emphasises importance of early detection

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:48:00 +0000

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the symptoms of the most common cancer affecting younger men.

Football clubs unite to help fans recognise when their body shows a “red card”

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:48:00 +0000

Eight football clubs across Lancashire are uniting to promote a new campaign urging supporters to recognise the warning signs of lung cancer and seek help sooner.

Resident doctors to strike next week

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:27:00 +0000

Resident doctors in Lancashire and South Cumbria are set to strike just after the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Spring/summer vaccines campaign to launch in April

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:34:00 +0000

The start of April sees the launch of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme for older adults – with the spring/summer 2026 COVID-19 vaccination campaign also getting under way later in the month.

Communities in Lancashire and South Cumbria to benefit from neighbourhood health centres on their doorstep

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Communities in Lancashire and South Cumbria to benefit from neighbourhood health centres on their doorstep

NHS reminder to order prescriptions early ahead of Easter

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:50:00 +0000

With the Easter bank holiday weekend on its way, the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is reminding people to order any repeat prescriptions early.