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People struggling with technology encouraged to get online and get set for surgery

Residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria who are waiting for NHS treatment or surgery are being offered support to get online. Age UK Lancashire is working with Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) to offer digital support to patients aged 18+, so they can use online services to get them set for surgery.… Continue reading People struggling with technology encouraged to get online and get set for surgery

Special kits launched to support those at risk of self-harm

Self-harm safe kits have been created to support young people in Lancashire who are suffering from mental illness. Self-harm is a major public health concern and a risk factor for future suicide. It predominantly occurs in young people with around 65 per cent of self-harm occurring before the age of 35. The self-harm safe kits,… Continue reading Special kits launched to support those at risk of self-harm

Bowel cancer screening kit could save your life

Thousands of people in Lancashire and South Cumbria who have been sent a lifesaving bowel cancer home testing kit are being encouraged to use it and return it. A new NHS campaign aims to increase uptake of the home testing kit to ensure more people are diagnosed with bowel cancer at the earliest stage when… Continue reading Bowel cancer screening kit could save your life

Final chance for autumn COVID-19 booster vaccine

People living in Lancashire and South Cumbria who are eligible for a COVID-19 autumn booster vaccine and are yet to get it are urged to book now. The NHS vaccination programme will have appointments available at sites across the region next week, giving everyone the opportunity to book a booster appointment if they have not… Continue reading Final chance for autumn COVID-19 booster vaccine

Public urged to use health services appropriately ahead of upcoming NHS industrial action

People living across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been urged to use health services appropriately ahead of NHS industrial action happening by both nursing staff and ambulance services next week. For the first time this year, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members at a number of NHS organisations across Lancashire and South Cumbria plan to… Continue reading Public urged to use health services appropriately ahead of upcoming NHS industrial action

Help for those struggling with resolution to tackle diabetes

If you have or are at risk of Type 2 diabetes and are struggling to keep your new year’s resolution to lose some weight, the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria may be able to help. Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable, and people can significantly reduce their risk simply by making some small lifestyle… Continue reading Help for those struggling with resolution to tackle diabetes

Don’t let money worries affect your mental health

The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is urging people to reach out for help if they are struggling with post-Christmas credit card bills, alongside the rising cost of living. People can feel pressure to spend more money than they can afford on gifts and food during the festive period, which can then hit hard… Continue reading Don’t let money worries affect your mental health

Health services here for you this Christmas

People living across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been assured that although some regular NHS services may be closed over the Christmas bank holidays, health services are still available. GP practices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday December 26 and 27, but many are offering more appointments in the evenings this week to allow… Continue reading Health services here for you this Christmas

Chatbot recharged and ready to call

As many as 100,000 patients on waiting lists in Lancashire and South Cumbria could be contacted by the end of March 2023 and asked about their medical condition. Since April, 25,000 patients have been contacted by Chatbot, an automated call system, which guides patients through a series of questions designed by NHS consultants and healthcare… Continue reading Chatbot recharged and ready to call

Have you ordered your repeat prescription ahead of Christmas?

With Christmas just around the corner, health professionals in Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging people to stock up their medicine cabinets and order repeat prescriptions in good time. Most GP practices and pharmacies will be closed or have limited opening hours over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays, so making sure you have… Continue reading Have you ordered your repeat prescription ahead of Christmas?

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