Follow the guidance and protect our hospitals
People across Lancashire, including Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre, are being asked to do their bit and follow the latest restrictions to reduce the amount of pressure local hospitals are under. …
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Lancashire placed in ‘very high’ COVID-19 alert level
Lancashire has been moved into the “very high” COVID alert level by the Government. • Lancashire moves into “very high” Covid alert level • Bars and pubs to close tonight, …
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Are you ready for winter?
People living in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre have been urged to be ready for winter – as the NHS prepares for what could be its busiest ever. Cold weather can …
Read More Guidance on restrictions around upcoming faith and community events
The restrictions relate to upcoming events including: Prophet Muhammad’s birthdate (28/29 October), Halloween (31 October), Bonfire celebrations (5 – 7 November), Remembrance Sunday (8 November), Diwali (14 November), Hanukkah (10 …
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Improvements to critical care aims to help with increasing winter and Covid-19 demand
Hospitals in Lancashire and South Cumbria have benefitted from an additional £12million to expand the number of critical care, specialist respiratory and enhanced care beds. Patient safety remains of the …
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‘It’s more important than ever to have your child vaccinated against flu’
Parents in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre have been reminded that children aged two and three are entitled to a free flu vaccine this winter. Parents and guardians will be contacted …
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Breast screening saves lives – don’t miss your appointment
People living in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre are urged to take up invitations to breast screening services as they could prove life-saving. Routine screening services are fully operational on the …
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UK’s first participant in crucial COVID-19 vaccine trial recruited in Blackpool
A Fylde Coast GP practice has signed up the UK’s first participant in a drug trial that could lead to a vaccine for COVID-19. Layton Medical Centre – in partnership …
Read More ‘We’re all in this together’ – Lancashire’s top Public Health bosses urge communities to work together to avoid further local lockdown measures
Lancashire could be just weeks away from a full county-wide lockdown if people don’t take notice now Covid rates in Lancashire are among highest in the country and increasing every …
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GP practices are open and providing services
GP practices in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre are open to patients and continue to provide services, as they have done throughout the pandemic. But as the threat of infection from …
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