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#noexcuseforabuse in Lancashire

17 July 202017 July 2020 - by Senior communications and engagement officer N

Local councils, Lancashire Police, support agencies, the NHS and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner have come together to create the #noexcuseforabuse campaign. The campaign is part of …

Patients asked to have their say on Hambleton practice branch closure

15 July 2020 - by senior communications and engagement officer

People registered with Over Wyre Medical Centre have been asked to give their views on the closure of its smaller branch practice in Hambleton. The building in Kiln Lane is …

Blackpool is supporting a new anti-smoking campaign encouraging smokers to quit today

15 July 2020 - by Senior communications and engagement officer N

Today is the Day, launched by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), features a heartfelt plea from respiratory doctor Ruth Sharrock for smokers to quit today to protect themselves from …

Stay safe in your pharmacy

7 July 202015 July 2020 - by Senior communications and engagement officer N

Stay safe in your pharmacy by knowing what to expect Safely… opening when you need us The majority of pharmacies in Lancashire are currently back to normal opening hours Check …

Interim Chair of the Local Eye Health Network Rupesh Bagdai, said: 'I would encourage all patients with eye problems to contact their local optician or NHS111 as soon as possible. The earlier an eye problem can be treated the better, as this will reduce the likelihood of any long term effects on eye health.'

Don’t ignore eye problems

6 July 202015 July 2020 - by senior communications and engagement officer

People living in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre have been urged not to ignore eye problems as the number of requests for appointments related to urgent eye conditions has decreased during …

CCG Chief Clinical Officer Dr Amanda Doyle OBE, said: 'The public support for the NHS has been really appreciated. We continue to ask for your understanding and help with weekend to keep patients and staff safe. Please remember that anyone can get coronavirus, and anyone can spread it.'

Stay safe as lockdown guidance changes

3 July 202015 July 2020 - by senior communications and engagement officer

As lockdown eases due to the continuing fall in COVID-19 infection rates, people living in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre have been reminded of the best ways to stay safe, reduce …

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Have you shared the Spirit of the NHS?

3 July 202015 July 2020 - by Senior communications and engagement officer N

On 5 July the NHS will celebrate its 72nd Anniversary and this year the NHS is focussing the celebration on regular people who have shown the spirit of the NHS …

CCG clinical director Dr Ben Butler-Reid, said: @we are working really hard to make sure we keep our patients and our staff safe so it is really important people don't just turn up as they may be turned away.'

No easing of lockdown measures at GP practices, clinicians warn

2 July 202015 July 2020 - by senior communications and engagement officer

People living in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre have been reminded that GP practices are still operating very differently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And while many ‘non-essential’ shops and businesses, …

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Patients supported by technology to virtually attend hospital appointments in response to COVID-19

1 July 202015 July 2020 - by communications and engagement manager

Hospital services have been working together across Lancashire and South Cumbria to deliver more than 14,800 virtual clinics, totalling more than 6,000 hours, to make sure local patients get the …

Visiting at Fylde Coast hospitals remain temporarily suspended

16 June 202015 July 2020 - by communications and engagement manager

Due to the ongoing risks associated with coronavirus (COVID-19), visiting at hospitals across the Fylde Coast will remain temporarily suspended. In exceptional circumstances, one visitor (an immediate family member or …