20Sep
COVID-19 vaccination bookings open in Lancashire and South Cumbria
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. This 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 mass vaccination sites...
20Sep
Do you want to study nursing?
Do you want to study nursing? If so, the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is working in partnership with the NHS across Lancashire and South Cumbria to provide a new practice-based pathway of the BSc (Hons) Nursing with Registered Nurse (Adult), which begins on Monday, January 9th, 2023. To help address the increasing shortages of adult...
06Sep
New Blackburn Renal Centre is named in honour of doctor who achieved 50 years in the NHS
A special opening event took place for a new centre in Blackburn for people with kidney disease, named in honour of a doctor who recently celebrated 50 years with the NHS. The Laurie Solomon Renal Centre has been opened by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as part of a programme of improvements to renal facilities across...
05Sep
Know your ‘magic’ numbers to reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes
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 nurse...
01Sep
Professor Mike Thomas takes over as Provider Collaborative Board chair
Professor Mike Thomas, chair of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, has been ratified as the new Chair of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Provider Collaborative Board (PCB). He takes over from David Flory, chair of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), who has stepped away from his PCB role...
26Aug
Patients and NHS are benefitting from innovative waiting list service
NHS Hospital Trusts and patients on waiting lists in Lancashire and South Cumbria are benefitting from an innovative artificial intelligence service that allows patients to let their hospital know their current health status. The first stage of roll-out of the service has been so successful that it is now being extended to patients in two...
22Aug
The EFL Trust launch ‘Headstart’ to support children’s mental health
Year 6 children to receive mental health support to reduce NHS strain. The EFL Trust, alongside four Club Community Organisations (CCOs) in Lancashire, are aiming to support children and their mental health through a new two-year project, Headstart, funded by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity after successfully applying for an NHS Charities Together Grant. Headstart is a...
12Aug
Managing Director for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Collaboration set to retire after 45 years’ NHS Service
Mark Hindle, Managing Director of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Collaboration, has confirmed that he will be retiring in January 2023 after 45 years of service to the NHS. Mr Hindle will continue to advise and support the Pathology Board until he retires, but will be will be transitioning away from for the day to day...
