Members of the public across Lancashire and South Cumbria are invited to observe the Integrated Care Board meeting on 27 July. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) was established on 1 July, replacing clinical commissioning groups (or CCGs), taking on the NHS planning functions previously held by CCGs, as well as absorbing… Continue reading Public invited to attend NHS board meeting
Due to soaring temperatures throughout the country this weekend and into early next week, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS services are urging the public to stay safe and take precautions. Children, older people and other vulnerable groups can easily fall victim to the sun’s heat and rays, and it is also important to be aware that… Continue reading Local NHS urges public to stay safe during heatwave
Health leaders across Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging people to talk about their money worries as food, fuel and energy costs continue to rise. The message comes as part of the latest phase of the local health and care partnership’s Let’s Keep Talking suicide prevention campaign. The ‘cost of living crisis’ has been a frequent feature… Continue reading Cost of living crisis: don’t struggle in silence
One of Lancashire and South Cumbria’s lead GPs has been recognised for his significant contribution to public health. Dr Andy Knox, local GP and associate medical director for population health across Lancashire and South Cumbria has been offered a Membership through Distinction to the Faculty of Public Health (FPH). FPH is a membership organisation for… Continue reading GP from Lancashire and South Cumbria recognised for significant contribution to public health
Lancashire and South Cumbria’s new chief medical director vows to “take advantage of the exciting opportunities” that changes in health and care legislation will offer. David Levy, who has recently been appointed as designate chief medical director for the new NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), started his new role on Tuesday… Continue reading New chief medical director looking forward to ‘positive outcomes’ in Lancashire and South Cumbria
