Mini health assessments for July
Another month of sessions for people to drop in to the mini health assessment bus have been announced. The bus will be in the following locations this month: June 18th …
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New digital record system to revolutionise maternity care for families in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out a new digital system for parents-to-be to register their pregnancy and access their care notes, from June 2022. BadgerNet is a …
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Update on development of primary care centre in Wesham
We would like to reassure patients of Kirkham Health Centre and Ash Tree House Surgery that plans for a new primary care centre in Wesham remain in place. The former …
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Be prepared for Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend
Health officials in Lancashire and South Cumbria are encouraging people to be prepared for the upcoming Jubilee Bank Holiday. Some health services may be closed or operating on different hours …
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Grandmother from Blackpool urges people to come forward for lung health checks
A grandmother of four from Blackpool has shared her experience of a recent NHS lung health check in a bid to encourage others to come forward. When Helen Ford, 74, …
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PATIENT NOTICE: Yeadon Way COVID-19 vaccinations unit
The COVID-19 vaccinations unit in Yeadon Way, Blackpool, is closed for maintenance until Friday (27 MAY 2022). Anyone who visits the site for a vaccine will be directed to alternative …
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NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme supports Lancashire and South Cumbria residents
Since April 2021, nearly 2,000 people from Lancashire and South Cumbria have taken part in a programme designed to prevent them from developing Type 2 diabetes. The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes …
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Reliving memories on board dementia heritage tram
Memories of days gone by will be celebrated this week on board a tram ride especially for local people living with dementia and their carers. The ride, which has been …
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GP practice on the move as development of new health centre to begin
People registered at a Blackpool town centre GP practice have been informed their appointments will take place at a temporary site as part of plans to develop a new state-of-the-art …
Read More Health services available over May bank holiday weekend
People living across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been encouraged to be ready for the upcoming May bank holiday weekend by planning ahead for repeat prescriptions and using the most …
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