SEVERAL health workers have been selected as ‘safeguarding champions’ by Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust.

The staff will be key contacts equipped with the latest knowledge and can support colleagues with any queries or issues they have.

Max Marshall, medical director at the mental health and district nursing organisation, said: “At Lancashire Care we are dedicated to ensuring the prevention of harm or risk occurring to anyone involved with our services. Looking out for the most vulnerable people and those at most risk is of paramount importance to us..”