Suicide prevention campaign steps up a gear to encourage talking to save lives through Covid-Christmas time
Residents are being encouraged to talk to friends and family members, helplines and debt support services on the run-up to…
Pancreatic cancer patients share the importance of knowing signs and symptoms
The Rapid Diagnostic Service at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has given a pancreatic cancer patient a new chance at…
Lancashire and South Cumbria residents urged to spot the signs early for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month this November
Almost 10,000 people are newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year in the UK. The disease affects men and women…
Self Care week – more important than ever to look after your own health and wellbeing
The NHS in East Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen Council and all its partner organisations are backing an annual awareness event…
This Lung Cancer Awareness Month (November 2020), residents are urged not to delay contacting their GP about lung cancer symptoms
People in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being urged to contact their GP if they have any signs or symptoms…
Pennine CCGs Covid-19 statement on pressures on local NHS services
Dr Mark Dziobon, local GP and Medical Director for the Pennine Lancashire CCGs, said: “Locally, doctors are very concerned about the…
Local leading cancer GP urges residents to recognise the signs this ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. Around one in eight women in the UK…
Celebs and lockdown heroes urge public to get cancer symptoms checked and attend routine appointments
Famous faces, including TV chefs Gordon Ramsay, Nadiya Hussein, and actress Emma Thompson are backing a major new campaign urging…
Staff and residents working and living in the regulated care sector urged to get their flu jab this winter
All eligible residents and staff in care or residential homes, those living and working in supported care environments and those…
Breast screening saves lives – don’t miss your appointment
Routine breast screening services are fully operational in Lancashire and South Cumbria. Local people are being assured that it is…
