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Mental Health Trust urges people to use its services in wake of new variant

Specialist mental health staff at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCft) are encouraging people across Lancashire and South Cumbria to access its range of mental health services, as many face an uncertain Christmas. With news of the spread of the Omicron variant and the ongoing effects of the pandemic, LSCft has seen a rise… Continue reading Mental Health Trust urges people to use its services in wake of new variant

Cancer appointments are continuing – please attend if you are asked to

Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance is reassuring people that it is still safe to attend cancer appointments. Cancer has been a priority throughout the pandemic and the NHS will continue to prioritise cancer services as we manage the Omicron wave. Cancer assessment and treatments will continue, and people are being urged to keep… Continue reading Cancer appointments are continuing – please attend if you are asked to

Waiting list patients set to benefit from innovative new service

Patients on waiting lists in Lancashire and South Cumbria are set to benefit from an innovative artificial intelligence service developed by the NHS to allow patients to let their hospital know their current health status. Chatbot, an automated call system, guides patients through a series of questions designed by NHS consultants and healthcare experts.… Continue reading Waiting list patients set to benefit from innovative new service

Covid vaccination volunteer presented with BBC award

A Covid-19 vaccination volunteer has been presented with a BBC North West Tonight Christmas Star for all his hard work since the vaccination programme began. Peter Garwood, 65, from Barrow-in-Furness, was presented with the award on Wednesday 8 December at the Alfred Barrow Health Centre during a Covid vaccination clinic. Peter, a member of… Continue reading Covid vaccination volunteer presented with BBC award

NHS to offer Booster booking to every adult by end of December

The NHS vaccination programme will offer every adult the chance to book a COVID-19 booster vaccine by the end of the year in a race to protect the nation against the Omicron variant. As part of the biggest and fastest vaccine programme in health service history, online bookings are available for all those in… Continue reading NHS to offer Booster booking to every adult by end of December

Advice for those who take medications that need refrigerating

In 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. Thousands of people across the country found themselves without power after Storm Arwen and this can be worrying if their medication needs to be stored… Continue reading Advice for those who take medications that need refrigerating

Lancashire and South Cumbria celebrates one year anniversary of COVID-19 vaccination programme

The incredible efforts from NHS staff, local partners and volunteers have been praised as the region marks the first year anniversary of the biggest vaccination programme in history. In the 12 months since the programme started on 8 December 2020, more than 3 million doses have been given, including around 550,000 booster jabs, at… Continue reading Lancashire and South Cumbria celebrates one year anniversary of COVID-19 vaccination programme

Don’t get into debt this Christmas: talk about your money worries

Health leaders across Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging people to talk about their money worries and not find themselves in debt this Christmas. The message comes as part of the latest phase of Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership’s Let’s Keep Talking suicide prevention campaign. More than 14 million people have… Continue reading Don’t get into debt this Christmas: talk about your money worries

Look out for the elderly this winter

Health 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. Social isolation during the pandemic has been an increased problem with many people, old and young, struggling with a lack of social contact, but this is not a… Continue reading Look out for the elderly this winter

Urgent call for volunteers as COVID-19 booster vaccines campaign steps up

More volunteers are urgently required to support the COVID-19 vaccinations programme in Lancashire and South Cumbria. With the Government announcing it is opening booster jabs to those aged 18 to 39 in the coming weeks, thousands of people will become eligible for a further dose of the vaccine. Vaccination centres rely heavily on essential… Continue reading Urgent call for volunteers as COVID-19 booster vaccines campaign steps up

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