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Local NHS champions childhood vaccines this World Immunisation Week
Posted: 22nd April 2024The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is marking World Immunisation Week (24-30 April) by highlighting the serious risk childhood diseases can pose if children aren’t vaccinated.
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Women’s health event highlights services and support available in Lancashire
Posted: 16th April 2024A free health and wellbeing event in Lancashire this month aims to inform, connect and empower women.
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Lancashire cancer survivor urges others to take bowel cancer test
Posted: 4th April 2024A cancer survivor from Lancashire is encouraging anyone who is sent a screening kit to take up the offer this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
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A third of specialised services delegated to ICB from 1 April to join up care
Posted: 2nd April 2024On 1 April 2024, 59 specialised services were delegated to Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB from NHS England (NHSE).
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Lancashire ex-headteacher shares ovarian cancer experience to raise awareness of symptoms
Posted: 27th March 2024A former headteacher from Lancashire who is living with ovarian cancer wants more women to know the signs and symptoms of the cancer.
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Princess of Wales’ cancer announcement inspires people to get symptoms checked
Posted: 27th March 2024News that the Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with cancer will have been a shock to many, but speaking out about her diagnosis could help others.
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Lancashire and South Cumbria health projects among finalists at HSJ Partnership Awards
Posted: 22nd March 2024Two pieces of work involving Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) were recognised at last night’s HSJ Partnership Awards.
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Community pharmacies to offer MMR vaccine delivery
Posted: 22nd March 2024Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines will be made available for children in a number of local community pharmacies as part of a regional initiative.
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Help keep vital services free this Easter by ordering repeat prescriptions early
Posted: 21st March 2024The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is reminding people to order their repeat prescriptions early ahead of the Easter bank holidays.
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New digital platform set to transform urgent suspected skin cancer referrals in East Lancashire
Posted: 20th March 2024A new digital dermatology platform is set to cut waiting times for patients in East Lancashire with suspected skin cancer.