The last remaining mass COVID-19 vaccination sites in Lancashire and South Cumbria will close later this month. The centres at St John’s Shopping Centre in Preston, Barbara Castle Way in Blackburn and Charter Walk Shopping Centre in Burnley will close on 23 December. The sites are the last remaining of the seven mass sites which… Continue reading Lancashire and South Cumbria COVID-19 mass vaccination sites to close
Pregnant women in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being offered three vaccines – for COVID-19, flu and whooping cough – at special drop-in clinics across the area. The clinics will take place at hospital antenatal clinics and are being offered to help protect both mum and baby. Previously all three vaccines have been available to… Continue reading Mums-to-be offered three vaccines this winter
People struggling to manage their money this Christmas have been urged to reach out by health leaders in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The festive period can be stressful for families at the best of times, but potentially even more so this year with the rising cost of living. People often feel pressured to spend more… Continue reading Seek help for money worries this Christmas
The popular NHS Vaccine At Home service will stop taking bookings from Friday 9 December. Over 4,000 people in Lancashire and South Cumbria have benefited from getting a COVID-19 vaccine in the comfort of their own home, since the service began in January. The initiative was launched so that anyone who is shielding, was unable… Continue reading Lancashire and South Cumbria residents have one week left to request a COVID-19 vaccine at home
People living in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being encouraged by the NHS to get the help they need from the convenience of their own homes ahead of winter. The NHS 111 online service is available to provide urgent help on a wide range of health problems. The service is best equipped to direct people… Continue reading Online NHS 111 service is convenient way to get health support this winter
Harry the Health Elf is back in schools this festive period to help children across Lancashire and South Cumbria learn about being healthy this winter. We all know about the Elf on the Shelf, but this winter it’s all about Harry the Health Elf. Schools across Lancashire and South Cumbria are being encouraged to join Harry’s… Continue reading Children in Lancashire and South Cumbria told: ‘Look after your’elf this Christmas’
Patients on waiting lists in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being encouraged to keep up their healthy lifestyles over the festive season. Set For Surgery is a unique system allowing GP surgeries to link up with hospitals providing treatment for their patients, giving patients targeted actions to work on with their GP before their operation.… Continue reading Lancashire and South Cumbria patients urged to keep themselves ‘Set For Surgery’ over Christmas
GPs across Lancashire and South Cumbria are continuing to see more patients than ever as they prepare for what is expected to be a very tough winter. Winter is always the most challenging time of year for the NHS, with staff facing significant pressure on many fronts, and this year is anticipated to be particularly… Continue reading GPs in Lancashire and South Cumbria ready to tackle winter pressures
Health officials in Lancashire and South Cumbria are raising awareness of the symptoms of Long COVID during Self Care Week. More than one million people across England are estimated to have Long COVID, which is also referred to as post-COVID-19 syndrome. While Long COVID is a condition which is still being studied, there are common… Continue reading Do you know the symptoms of Long COVID?
More young people in Lancashire and South Cumbria who are struggling with their mental health are set to benefit from a new school-based mental health support team (MHST). The announcement comes during Anti-Bullying Week (14-18 November) which this year will encourage everyone to come together and reach out to stop others bullying. The new MHST,… Continue reading More mental health support for young people in schools in Lancashire and South Cumbria
