August 2026
28Aug
People in Lancashire and South Cumbria urged to book flu jab ahead of winter
The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is urging eligible people across the region to book their flu jab, as preparations for winter begin earlier than ever. The national booking system has now opened, allowing eligible people, including pregnant women and children, to pre-book their flu vaccinations ahead of the programme starting on 1 September. The...
25Aug
Cancer care team to cycle 140 miles across Lancashire to champion prehabilitation
A team of healthcare professionals from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is taking on a gruelling 140-mile cycle ride between the county's football clubs delivering 'Versus Cancer' sessions to raise awareness of the benefits of prehabilitation for people living with cancer and help raise money for the Rosemere Cancer Centre at Royal Preston Hospital. The two-day challenge,...
20Aug
Therapy Dog, Dr Riggs shortlisted for a BBC Radio Lancashire ‘Make a Difference’ Award
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals therapy dog, Dr Riggs has been shortlisted for a BBC Radio Lancashire ‘Make a Difference’ Award in the animal category. Dr Riggs was shortlisted for the award from over 1,000 entries and his owner, Linzi Bannister is a very proud dog mum. Speaking about the award nomination, Linzi said: “I’m absolutely amazed...
17Aug
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals among first in England to achieve Surgical Hub reaccreditation
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating after its Elective Surgical Hub at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital became one of the first in England to achieve national reaccreditation through the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Elective Hub Accreditation Programme. The Trust was the first Surgical Hub in the country to receive GIRFT...
