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. […]

  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 currently lost all power, this includes all phone lines. we will provide an update when able to. thank you for your patience

    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 […]

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 […]

  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 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 […]

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 […]