News Category: Practice news

Preston Youth Survey (8-25)

The Preston Youth Forum is a collection of organisations from the VCSFE and public sector who want to work together to improve support available for young people. The Forum is in the process of developing a youth strategy for the city and want the views of young people to inform this work.   A group […]

Self Care Week 2023

National Self Care Week 13th-19th November 2023   Self Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self care across communities, families and generations.   The theme for 2023 is “Mind & Body”. This is a broad self care theme allowing you to choose your particular focus, whether it […]

Get Vaccinated. Get Winter Strong!

    Come forward for your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.   For some, flu and COVID-19 are unpleasant. But for many, particularly those with certain health conditions, older people and pregnant women, they can be very dangerous and even life-threatening.   If you are eligible and haven’t yet come forward for your flu and COVID-19 […]

Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Available Now!

  Flu (also known as influenza) is a highly infectious illness caused by the flu virus. It spreads rapidly through small droplets coughed or sneezed into the air by an infected person.   For most people, flu is unpleasant but not serious. You will usually recover within a week.   Studies have shown that flu vaccines […]

NHS General Practice Team Campaign

The NHS in England has launched activity to highlight the changes in the way we access help and receive care from general practices.   The aim is to raise awareness of the different staff in general practice, such as physiotherapists, paramedics, mental health practitioners, who work alongside GPs and nurses, and the role of the […]

Prescription Savings Campaign

Campaign launched to help people save money on prescriptions   A new NHS England campaign aims to raise awareness of prescription saving schemes.     A Prescription Prepayment Certificate will save people money if they pay for more than three items in three months, or 11 items in 12 months. The certificate covers all NHS […]

Asthma Digital Health Passport App

Young People can get smart about asthma   Health and care staff and volunteers are being encouraged to invite children and young people in Lancashire and South Cumbria to download an app to manage their asthma.   Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) is one of the first in the country to launch […]