Look after yourself and take charge of your health – that is the message from NHS chiefs this Self Care Week. By staying active, preventing falls, checking your medication to knowing how to treat common illnesses yourself, the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria are dedicating a week of activity to help people understand the little… Continue reading Put yourself first by hitting the self care button this week
Ahead of World Stroke Day, healthcare professionals in Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging the public to know the signs as “every second counts”. World Stroke Day is on Saturday 29 October and the local NHS is taking this opportunity to spread awareness of the serious nature of strokes. The theme for World Stroke Day… Continue reading World Stroke Day – every second counts
More than 100,000 residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria have already come forward for their COVID-19 Autumn booster jab. The campaign is off to a great start – but with experts warning of a potential double pandemic of COVID-19 and flu this winter, NHS chiefs are urging anyone who is eligible to get their jab… Continue reading NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria delivers 100,000 COVID-19 Autumn Boosters
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS reveals recommendations for new hospitals in new locations for Royal Preston Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary in significant development for healthcare in the region The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria has stated its preference for new hospitals on new sites for both Royal Preston Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary… Continue reading Reveals recommendations for new hospitals in new locations for Royal Preston Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Some health services will be closed or operating at different hours on Monday to allow staff to pay their respects to Her Majesty The Queen during her funeral. People are advised to be ready for the bank holiday by ordering any repeat prescriptions in advance, re-stocking medicine cabinets, and understanding which services are available should… Continue reading Services to close for Queen’s funeral bank holiday
Residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria aged 75 and over, and those with weakened immune systems, are now able to book their own appointment for the new-style booster. Today’s announcement follows the rollout of the new variant-busting jab to care home residents and staff earlier this week. From Monday 12 September onwards, GPs, pharmacists, and… Continue reading COVID-19 vaccination bookings open in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Is three the magic number? Not according to health officials in Lancashire and South Cumbria, who are encouraging residents to check their blood pressure during ‘Know Your Numbers’ week. The national drive aims to get those aged 40 and over to have their blood pressure checked regularly, either at a pharmacy or via a practice… Continue reading Know your ‘magic’ numbers to reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes
The COVID-19 vaccination programme in Lancashire and South Cumbria needs new volunteers to help support the NHS in the drive to boost people’s immunity again this autumn. Thousands of people in the region will become eligible for a further booster jab in the coming months, and the call follows the government’s recent announcement that people… Continue reading Call for volunteers to support the COVID-19 autumn booster campaign
People living across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been encouraged to be ready for the upcoming Summer Bank Holiday weekend by planning ahead for repeat prescriptions and using the most appropriate NHS service. As GP practices will be closed on the Bank Holiday, it is important to make sure prescriptions are filled beforehand. Urgent treatment… Continue reading Remember to order your repeat prescriptions before the bank holiday
Health officials in Lancashire and South Cumbria are promoting a new campaign to raise awareness of specialist services offered by GP practices in the region. The campaign aims to highlight the wide range of support and advice available to patients in general practice from a range of health professionals, including pharmacists and advanced nurse practitioners.… Continue reading Campaign launched to highlight services offered in general practice
