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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak is having an impact on everyone’s daily lives, as the government and the NHS take necessary steps to manage the outbreak, reduce transmission and treat those who need medical attention.

It may be difficult, but by following guidance on social distancing, or staying at home, you are helping to protect yourself, your family, the NHS and your community.

To stop the spread of the virus remember Hands. Face. Space: wash your hands regularly, use a face covering when social distancing is not possible and try to keep your distance from those not in your household.

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You can find information about testing for COVID-19 and anti-body testing for both local people and staff here. 

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NHS vaccine programme ‘turning point’ in battle against the pandemic >>
Dec 8, 2020, 7:00 AM
The NHS in England will begin the biggest and most highly anticipated immunisation campaign in history at 50 hospital hubs this week, with more starting vaccinations over the coming weeks and months as the programme ramps up. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be amongst the first hospitals to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
Covid-19 virtual ward monitors patients at home in Lancashire and South Cumbria >>
Nov 25, 2020, 2:49 PM
NHS hospital trusts are working together with GP practices and local providers across Lancashire and South Cumbria to monitor vulnerable patients with Covid-19 from their own homes.
Prepare yourself for this winter and help support your friends and loved ones >>
Nov 24, 2020, 2:42 PM
Health and care organisations are asking people across Lancashire and South Cumbria to make a real difference in our community and support health and care services this winter by helping to look out for your friends, neighbours, loved ones and those who are most vulnerable and at risk from flu and Covid-19. Let’s do it for Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Trusts message to patients and visitors >>
Nov 17, 2020, 3:37 PM
Since the start of the lockdown period in March, parking at the hospitals across Lancashire and South Cumbria has been free of charge for patients and visitors throughout the pandemic. We hope that it has made things slightly easier and safer for everyone still needing to come onto the hospital sites. With services re-opening and more people returning to the hospital, our car parks are becoming very busy and so we’ve taken the difficult decision to reinstate car parking charges for patients and visitors. 
Lancashire and South Cumbria residents urged to spot the signs early for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month this November >>
Nov 12, 2020, 4:28 PM
Find out more about the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer. Don't wait to contact your GP during this second national lockdown or during local restrictions. The NHS is still here for you if you have signs or symptoms of cancer. Anyone with concerns should continue to come forward for help and treatment.

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