Lung health checks for Blackpool residents at risk of chronic disease
People in Blackpool who are aged between 55 and 74 and have ever smoked are to be offered a special lung health check in the coming weeks. NHS England data …
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Lancashire Resilience Forum calls for residents to be sensible and look out for each other as legal restrictions lift
As many legal COVID-19 restrictions lift across the country, Lancashire people are being urged to continue to look out for each other and take sensible steps to keep Lancashire safe. …
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New NHS report highlights why new hospital facilities are needed for Lancashire and South Cumbria
The local NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria has published a new report explaining why funding for new hospital facilities is essential for the health of local people. The New Hospitals …
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NHS patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings
England’s chief nurse has today reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules. COVID-19 restrictions will …
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Region’s vaccine lead urges ‘Let’s keep COVID-19 offside’
As the nation prepares for England v Italy in the Euro 2020 Final, the North West’s vaccine lead has urged people to ‘keep Covid-19 offside’ and come forward for their …
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Survey shows people happy with GP practice despite pressures faced during pandemic
The majority of people in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre are happy with their GP practice during the pandemic period according to the results of an annual survey. Of the 4,918 …
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Second doses give you ‘stronger and longer’ protection against Covid-19 and variants
Senior clinicians Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging everyone in the area to come forward for their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to ensure their protection against the disease is …
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Calls to GP practices now higher than pre-pandemic
People living across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre have been urged to be patient when trying to access GP services, which are busier now than before the COVID-19 pandemic. The number …
Read More Even more walk-in COVID-19 vaccination sites available for ‘grab a jab’ weekend
Everyone aged 18 and over who has not had their first COVID-19 vaccine yet is encouraged to ‘grab a jab’ this weekend. More than 15 walk-in and pop-up centres will …
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Get vaccinated when the COVID-19 vaccines van comes to Fylde Coast
People aged 18 and over on the Fylde Coast have been urged to take advantage of a mobile COVID-19 vaccines van which will offer jabs on a drop-in basis next …
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