A Lancashire grandad is urging others to act at the first sign of trouble, having received the all-clear from pancreatic cancer less than a fortnight after visiting his doctor.

With temperatures already dropping, NHS leaders in Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging the public to take extra care.

Today marks the start of World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2025 (18 - 24 November 2025), raising awareness and increasing understanding of the global issue.

Resident doctors in Lancashire and South Cumbria are set to strike this week during a period of significant pressure for local health services.

When Lancashire and South Cumbria health leader Sam Proffitt stepped down after three decades of NHS service, she knew exactly how she wanted to mark her retirement.

A series of drop-in sessions will be taking place next month, where local residents can share their thoughts on the future of Level 3 care at Furness General Hospital (FGH) intensive care unit.

Lancashire and South Cumbria residents are being reminded where 'Good Health Starts...' this winter to make sure they stay healthy and reduce pressure on the NHS.

A much-valued community recovery unit will be retained and restored once improvements to the Longridge Community Hospital have been completed.

A mother-of-three who found out she had cancer while pregnant is urging other women to not dismiss symptoms this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

With increasing numbers of people being diagnosed with dementia, the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria has committed to a new five-year dementia strategy to improve the lives of all those affected.