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 […]
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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 […]
Calls Handled Figures – January 2024
NHS App Campaign
Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way. Find out how you can securely view your health records in the NHS App https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record/
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 22-28 Jan 2024
It’s #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek but no one should face cervical cancer alone. Jo’s Trust have information and support to help you through cervical screening appointments, diagnosis, treatment and living with cervical cancer. Find out more on the Jo’s Trust Website
Smoke-Free Lancashire
Smoke-free Lancashire has been live for two months. With an estimated 131,000 smokers in Lancashire, their goal is to make smoking cessation a priority for everyone, as smoking remains the leading cause of health disparities. Make Your Smoke-Free Pledge! Click above to make a Smoke-Free Pledge, whether you want to quit smoking yourself, […]