21Apr
Six shortlisted for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Awards 2023
Six Lancashire Teaching Hospitals apprentices have been shortlisted for the Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Health & Social Care Apprenticeship Awards 2023, along with the Trust itself. Nominations for the 11 award categories were open to organisations, training providers, or apprentices themselves, with all nominees working towards, or having completed in the last 12 months, an apprenticeship at an NHS...
21Apr
Local schools invited to tell us which environmental issues matter most with art competition
Art Competition - Local schools invited to tell us which environmental issues matter most Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is hosting a special art competition aimed at finding out more about the environmental issues that most to the young people of Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Trust is hosting a sustainability themed art competition aimed at young...
20Apr
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals receives award for its commitment to local communities
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for its commitment to making a positive impact with local communities across Lancashire and South Cumbria after being awarded Level 1 Social Value Quality Mark accreditation. As part of the accreditation, the Trust has made several pledges to promote employment, training and work experience opportunities with local...
18Apr
Spring booster campaign begins vaccinating vulnerable residents
The most vulnerable residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria are now able to get their COVID-19 spring booster. Eligible people across the region can book an appointment to have the jab or attend a walk-in centre without waiting to be invited by the NHS. Some care home residents have been receiving the Spring booster in...
18Apr
Managing your symptoms during hay fever season
With hay fever season upon us, it’s important to know how to manage your symptoms and where to seek advice. As the weather warms up this spring, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outdoors. However, for those with hay fever, spring and summer can be a difficult time of year....
18Apr
Suicide prevention scheme passes milestone number of members
The Orange Button Community Scheme in Lancashire and South Cumbria has achieved a significant milestone having signed up 2,500 members. The suicide prevention scheme, which launched in September 2020, sees Orange Button ‘wearers’ train to be able to listen to and support people who are struggling and are having thoughts of suicide, and signpost them to appropriate...
17Apr
NHS shares stress-busting tips during national awareness month
April is Stress Awareness Month and the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is reminding people how they can recognise the signs of stress and highlighting support that is available. Stress can easily and very quickly become too hard to manage and cause harm to your physical and mental wellbeing. It can also lead to...
17Apr
Ben thanks Chorley Hospital diabetic team after running personal best in London half marathon
After completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon at the start of April, Type 1 diabetic Ben Hudson has thanked the diabetic team at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital for their help and support. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was just eight years old, and now aged 30, Ben took to the streets of the capital, running...
