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Supporting the NHS by using the right health service
Posted: 4th December 2023To prevent an illness becoming an emergency, the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is reminding the public how to make the most of the health services available.
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NHS director visited East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen communities to discuss health inequality issues
Posted: 30th November 2023NHS England’s director for health inequalities has visited East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen to see how NHS teams are addressing local issues.
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Public urged to stay safe and keep warm as cold weather health alert issued
Posted: 28th November 2023Forecasters are expecting temperatures in the region to drop from 6pm tonight until Tuesday as an amber weather alert has been issued across the whole of the north west.
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Women urged to take up offer of vital cervical screenings as attendance drops across Lancashire and South Cumbria
Posted: 24th November 2023All areas of Lancashire and Cumbria have lower attendances for vital cervical screenings than last year, according to newly-published NHS data.
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Vaccine bus heading to Christmas lights switch-on
Posted: 22nd November 2023There will be an unexpected guest at the Layton Christmas lights switch-on this week – the Fylde Coast vaccines bus is making a surprise appearance.
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“If you get the opportunity, go for the scan. It could save your life.” – lung cancer survivor Susan urges others to take up the Targeted Lung Health Check invite
Posted: 20th November 2023When Susan Williams received a phone call from the NHS, inviting her to come for a Targeted Lung Health Check, she never thought that just weeks later she’d be diagnosed with lung cancer.
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The importance of preventing a fall and avoiding serious injury
Posted: 20th November 2023Around 14,000 people die every year in the UK as a direct result of falls or injuries sustained, with around a third of people aged 65 and over falling at least once a year.
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Final month to book a COVID-19 autumn booster ahead of the festive season
Posted: 16th November 2023There is only one month to go before the National Booking Service’s appointments for seasonal COVID-19 vaccination come to an end.
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Put yourself first by hitting the self-care button this week
Posted: 13th November 2023Take charge of your health – that is the message from NHS chiefs this Self Care Week.
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Primary Care Commissioning Committee - 9 November 2023
Posted: 2nd November 2023NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) will meet to discuss primary care issues on Thursday 9 November 2023 at its County Hall HQ - 3rd Floor, Christchurch Precinct, County Hall, PR1 8XB