September 2021
10Sep
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi
We wish all our Hindu colleagues, friends and patients across Lancashire and Sourth Cumbria “May Lord Ganapati always be by your side in every test of your life. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi” Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated today, September 10. The ten-day festival is celebrated across the world with enthusiasm and fervour. Ganesh Chaturthi falls in August...
09Sep
Lancashire Eye Centre: the builders are nearly finished
The Ophthalmology service successfully applied for 17.5 million from Department of Health to fund our new and modern Lancashire Eye Centre which will open its doors at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital in December 2021 and cater to a population of 1.5million. The new department is progressing very well and we wanted to share the latest pictures...
06Sep
Breast Cancer Awareness
With the tragic death of Sarah Harding. Just a timely reminder of useful links if you are worried and need a little reassurance. Asking for advice costs nothing. Expert advice from your NHS. Providing outstanding and sustainable healthcare to our local communities The Central Lancashire Breast Unit opened at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital in...
06Sep
Happy Rosh Hashanah!
To all our Jewish friends. May this new year introduce you to new opportunities in life. May you find new roads to explore May you and your friends and relations enjoy good health Happy Rosh Hashanah!
02Sep
Two of our staff members will be presenting at a national conference during the National ACP week
Did you know that within the trust we have 2 Advanced Clinical Practitioners who have been selected to present at a national conference during the National ACP week. Back in March 2020, Emma Foster and Cath Edwards met to discuss any work we could do to support patients with their initial COVID-19 recovery. There were no known...
02Sep
Severe respiratory illness in children
We’re seeing an increase in severe respiratory illness in children as restrictions ease and people mix more, with cases higher than usual for this time of year and further increases expected over winter months. Parents are encouraged to look out for symptoms of severe respiratory infection in at-risk children, including a high temperature of 37.8°...