Latest news from the ICB

Newly-introduced health checks in Lancashire and South Cumbria ‘prevent 1,500 hospital admissions’

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:54:00 +0000

Health checks on people with long-term conditions in Lancashire and South Cumbria have prevented an estimated 1,500 hospital admissions.

Teledermatology service will speed up cancer diagnoses for patients in Lancashire and South Cumbria

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:12:00 +0000

Patients living in Lancashire and South Cumbria will soon have digital access to skin specialists with the local NHS announcing plans to establish a new teledermatology service for potential skin cancer lesions.

Cancer Alliance in the running for top industry award

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:41:00 +0000

A Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance project aimed at increasing early diagnosis has been shortlisted for a major industry award.

Amber heat-health alert in place across the North West as NHS urges public to follow safety advice

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Temperatures are set to soar this week, and NHS leaders in Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging the public to take extra precautions.

Lancashire and South Cumbria records biggest improvement in early-stage cancer diagnosis

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0000

The Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance is celebrating significant progress in its main aim of diagnosing cancer earlier, after the latest data showed the area recorded the biggest improvement in England.

Changes to services at Rossendale Birth Centre as demand for births drops

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:54:00 +0000

Changes to services at Rossendale Birth Centre as demand for births drops

New community gynaecology service planned for Lancashire and South Cumbria

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0000

New community gynaecology service planned for Lancashire and South Cumbria

Have your say on new extracorporeal shockwave therapy for the treatment of tendinopathies policy

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0000

Residents of Lancashire and South Cumbria are being encouraged to have their say as the NHS updates its policy on treatments for soft-tissue injuries like tennis elbow, Achilles tendinitis, and plantar fasciitis.

Joint statement on the future of level 3 critical care at Furness General Hospital

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:27:00 +0000

Both the Trust and the Integrated Care Board (ICB) are committed to ensuring that the population of Furness has access to safe, sustainable, and high-quality services; locally provided, where safe and sustainable. We cannot, and will not, provide a service that is unsafe.

Welcoming new Board members to Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0000

Two new non-executives have been appointed by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) to contribute their knowledge and experience to improving health outcomes across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

New support service launches across Lancashire and South Cumbria

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0000

Families across Lancashire and South Cumbria are now able to access earlier support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs.

An update on improving neonatal care services in the North West

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0000

An update on improving neonatal care services in the North West

Publication of the Independent Review of Maternity Services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0000

The independent review into maternity and neonatal services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

UPDATED: Latest resident doctors industrial action suspended

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:26:00 +0000

A four-day strike by resident doctors in Lancashire and South Cumbria, which was due to begin this morning, has been suspended.

Lancashire and South Cumbria to test new fit note reform pathway

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:49:00 +0000

Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB has been selected to take part in the national Fit Note Reform Pilot, helping to test a new approach that aims to improve support for people whose health affects their ability to work.

Mobile cancer care unit launched for children and young people in the North West

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:36:00 +0000

A new way to deliver children’s cancer treatment is now live across the North West. Partners have launched a mobile cancer care unit that brings chemotherapy and supportive treatment closer to home.

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

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:13:00 +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.

Healthcare workers head out on the road to bring services to all areas of Blackburn with Darwen

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The NHS is always looking at ways it can increase access for all communities and one group of healthcare professionals has headed out on the road to reach different parts of the local population.

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.