Health

Blackpool Council committed to improving the health of residents by once again signing a Local Authority Healthy Weight Declaration. The declaration was re-signed at an event at the Winter Gardens by Director of Public Health Dr Arif Rajpura and Councillor Jo Farrell, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, and Community Health and Wellbeing. The Local Authority […]

A Common Health Day at Kendal Leisure Centre saw more than 280 local people take part in a range of health and wellbeing activities earlier this month. People had the opportunity to have a health check at the event, with the Kendal Integrated Care Community (ICC) team carrying out 25 blood pressure and Body Mass […]

The Lung Cancer team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is shining the spotlight on the causes of lung cancer as part of a national awareness month. Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. Nationally, around 47,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer every year. […]

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is set to host a recruitment event for key workers this month. A number of roles are on offer at hospital sites across Morecambe Bay including clinical and non-clinical support workers, patient environment assistants (porters), domestics, catering staff, and Nurses and Midwives looking to return to […]

Residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being urged not to ignore the signs and symptoms of lung cancer this winter. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and as respiratory viruses such as flu and COVID-19 continue to circulate and the weather turns colder, doctors are concerned people may ignore the vital warning signs. Lung […]

Blackpool has been awarded £5million of funding for a health inequalities research project from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Blackpool has c.140,000 proud residents and is known for many fabulous things such as its beautiful beaches and the world-famous illuminations. Sadly, despite the hardwork of many partners across the town, Blackpool […]

There is never a bad time to get your COVID-19 vaccine, and in Morecambe Bay there are a number of options available. Pop-up clinics across South Cumbria and North Lancashire have been very popular with people seeking to receive their next jab since the latest autumn booster programme began last month. While the take-up has […]

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCft) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Oliver as its new Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Chris will step up from his current Deputy Chief Executive Officer role at the Trust from Monday, October 3rd, replacing CEO Caroline Donovan who is moving into a national role […]

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 […]

A North Lancashire woman, who was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer last year, is urging other women to have their routine mammograms as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (1-31 October). “It’s so easy to assume that you’re fine and that it’s never going to happen to you – if I hadn’t gone for my […]