The new ‘Get your blood pressure checked’ campaign launches 11th March 2024. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get a blood pressure test to lower your risk of a fatal heart attack, stroke, kidney disease or vascular dementia. The campaign encourages all adults aged 40 and over […]
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No Smoking Day – 13 March 2024
The 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day, a time for us to unite and offer encouragement and support to those on their quitting journey, is swiftly approaching on 13 March. There are over 5.3 million adults in England who still smoke, and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death in England. […]
Better Health Every Mind Matters – Loneliness Campaign 2024
Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it. We are all affected by loneliness at times in our lives. The Better Health- Every Mind Matters Loneliness campaign aims to normalise feelings of loneliness to reduce the stigma so people feel able to seek help and support. We are all affected […]
Issa at Deepdale has lost all power
Issa at deepdale has currently lost all power, this includes all phone lines. we will provide an update when able to. thank you for your patience
*SCAM Phone Call*
Unfortunately we have been made aware of a scam phone call. The person is claiming to be a medication consultant contacting them from their GP practice. This has been to discuss medications, pain management and medication options. The caller goes on to advise over the counter medication whilst telling patients it will […]
NHS Talking Therapies
The NHS is encouraging anyone struggling with feelings of depression, or anxiety such as excessive worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or obsessions and compulsions, to seek help through NHS Talking Therapies services. These are effective, confidential and free treatments delivered by trained clinicians, online, on the phone, or in person. If […]
NHS launches catch up campaign for missed MMR vaccines
Millions of parents and carers in England are being urged to book their children in for their missed measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as part of a major new NHS drive to protect children from becoming seriously unwell, as measles cases continue to rise across the country. The NHS campaign will see […]
Children’s Mental Health Week – 5-11 February 2024
Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 will take place from 5–11 February 2024. This year’s theme is ‘My Voice Matters’. My Voice Matters is about empowering children and young people by providing them with the tools they need to express themselves. During Children’s Mental Health Week we want all children and young people, whoever they are, and wherever they […]
Friends & Family Test Results – January 2024
Total responses = 407 Very Good = 321 (79%) Good = 51 (13%) Neither = 12 (3%) Poor = 6 (1%) Very Poor = 15 (4%) Don’t Know = 2 (0%)
The Essential Guide for New Dads
The DadPad® is an app for dads-to-be and dads with new babies in Lancashire and South Cumbria and is now free to download. It is safe to recommend for new dads looking for advice and support (it also includes a large directory of available services). We know that dads want important information on how […]