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Seasonal sniffles are on the rise and as we approach the colder months, it is important now more than ever to keep well by keeping warm.

More than 1,000 people in Blackpool, who are aged between 55 and 74 and have ever smoked, have been offered a special lung health MOT check.

Four new community diagnostic centres have already opened across Lancashire and South Cumbria, working to boost the number of checks, scans, and tests which were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lancashire and South Cumbria is set to have its very own Health Equity Commission, chaired by International expert in health equity, Professor Sir Michael Marmot.

Two experienced GPs will lead the way in developing primary and community services across Lancashire and South Cumbria following their appointment to new roles within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership.

People in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being urged to get their flu vaccine as soon as they are offered it to boost their immunity this winter.

Stroke is one of the main causes of death and disability in the UK and the 8 Clinical Commissioning Groups who are responsible for commissioning health services within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership have approved an unparalleled investment to enhance acute stroke and rehabilitation services across the region.

Former Premier League footballer Clarke Carlisle is making an emotional appeal for people to ‘keep talking’ in a bid to stop men from taking their own lives.

Health and care partners are encouraging Lancashire and South Cumbria residents to have healthy hearts by knowing their numbers as a national awareness week highlights the dangers of high blood pressure.

Information for observing the 9 September Strategic Commissioning Committee for members of the public

As a show of Preston North End Football Club’s support for the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme, the Club will host a pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic for fans at Deepdale Stadium during their upcoming match versus Swansea City this weekend.

Information for observing the ICS Board for members of the public

The easing of lockdown restrictions across the country has left many people feeling anxious about a long-awaited return to normality. To help navigate these changes, Public Health England (PHE) has launched the nationwide Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign, which now offers practical tips, expert advice and an NHS-approved personalised mental health action plan.

A pop-up vaccination clinic will be available at Turf Moor, the home of Burnley Football Club, at its pre-season friendly match against Cadiz CF this Saturday (7 August 2021).

A new NHS-backed website has launched that will provide a digital directory of services in North West England for survivors of sexual violence.