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Mobile cancer care unit launched for children and young people in the North West
Posted: 29th May 2026A new way to deliver children’s cancer treatment is now live across the North West. Partners have launched a mobile cancer care unit that brings chemotherapy and supportive treatment closer to home.
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Update on service plans for children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with no additional mental health diagnoses
Posted: 29th May 2026Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) continue to work together to identify new arrangements for the un-commissioned children and young people's ADHD and ASD service for those with no additional mental health diagnosis.
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Healthcare workers head out on the road to bring services to all areas of Blackburn with Darwen
Posted: 28th May 2026The NHS is always looking at ways it can increase access for all communities and one group of healthcare professionals has headed out on the road to reach different parts of the local population.
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Empowerment Charity’s work in Blackpool recognised with national prize
Posted: 22nd May 2026A Lancashire charity has been given a top industry award for the work they do in improving health and wellbeing.
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GP services to be maintained in Coniston
Posted: 21st May 2026People living in Coniston will continue to have local access to a GP practice following the agreement to open a branch of a neighbouring practice in the village.
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Network’s pharmacy team nominated in national awards
Posted: 21st May 2026The Lancashire and South Cumbria Critical Care Specialised Services Clinical Network (LSCCCN) pharmacy team were announced as finalists in the ‘Excellence in Hospital Pharmacy Practice’ category at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress Awards 2026.
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Policy regarding weight management medication (tirzepatide, brand name Mounjaro) in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Posted: 19th May 2026NHS England has provided a national position on the prescribing of weight loss medication and this has now been adopted across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
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People helping people in Barrow: A celebration of a community grant making project through Barrow Rising
Posted: 18th May 2026People helping people in Barrow: A celebration of a community grant making project through Barrow Rising
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ICB chief executive visits Blackpool to see partnership working in action
Posted: 15th May 2026Aaron Cummins has continued his programme of engagement across Lancashire and South Cumbria, helping to strengthen relationships and share learning between places. This time, his visit took him to Blackpool, where he met with local partners and frontline teams to see how organisations are working together to improve health outcomes and support communities.
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Chance for the public to feedback on new health policies
Posted: 15th May 2026Residents of Lancashire and South Cumbria are being encouraged to have their say as the NHS updates more of its policies on treatments.