The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is marking Lung Cancer Awareness Month by highlighting the importance of early detection and the prospects of improved treatment and outcome.

A new campaign aimed at helping people look after the health of their mouth and teeth has been launched in Lancashire and South Cumbria.

As colder weather has well and truly arrived, people in Lancashire and South Cumbria can take three important steps right now to protect their health this winter, according to one of the region’s lead GPs.

Representatives of Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) have today signed the Armed Forces Covenant; reaffirming the local NHS’ support, and the ICBs commitment to the Armed Forces community.

Pharmacists and GPs across Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging people to only order the medication they need from their repeat prescriptions.

People in Lancashire and South Cumbria have been given two further opportunities to discuss health and care services with NHS leaders in the region following a recent series of successful events.

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to highlight the signs and symptoms of a disease that is often diagnosed too late.

People registered at two Accrington GP practices have been asked to have their say ahead of proposals to relocate the surgeries.

Primary care, including general practice, is open as usual today and people should attend any existing appointments. Following a fire at BAE Systems in Barrow, agencies in Cumbria, including the fire and police services, have issued the statement below. Primary care services in the area are unaffected. 

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) primary care commissioning committee met on Monday 28 October to consider options and a recommendation regarding the relocation of PWE Accrington Victoria.