Health

Cllr Phil Riley speaking at Blackburn with Darwen Policy Council

Council boss welcomes government plans on football/vaping

Trawden Forest Community Shop has joined the energy efficiency pilot scheme

Community shop is one of 10 stores in UK offering free energy advice

The Blackburn 10k returns on Sunday December 3

Blackburn 10k Run: Everything you need to know and road closures

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Burnley Pride of Britain winner Hughie Higginson clear of cancer cells

Charity fundraiser, 13, ‘clear of cancer cells’ after three year battle

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Ribble Valley Borough Council Leader Stephen Atkinson in Clitheroe

East Lancs borough one of the healthiest places to live in UK

Planned strikes by biomedical scientists at Blackburn and Burnley hospitals have been averted.

Planned strike by Unite staff at East Lancashire Hospitals ‘paused’ after deal

Only three Blackburn dentists are taking on new patients

East Lancashire’s ‘dental deserts’ revealed amid country’s ‘dentistry crisis’

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The death of Ibnaan ‘Ibby’ Hussain will appear on Channel 5's Cause of Death

Death of man who went to sleep and didn’t wake up investigated in Channel 5 show

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Health providers and charities were on hand to share their advice on a range of initiatives.

10ft tall Transformer and super heroes greet visitors at health fair

The former Great Harwood Youth And Community Centre in the town's Lowerfold Park.

Proposed care home for adults set to double in size

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it was “strongly advising” people against eating a chocolate bar called Cali-Gold

'Do not eat' warning issued over chocolate bar after reports of illnesses

The Woodland Spa in Burnley, The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village and The Stanley House Hotel and Spa were finalists.

Good Spa Awards 2023: The Lancashire finalists who made the shortlist

Haslingden Hall staff and residents join Rosso's team at the new bus stop in the care home's gardens. Pictured front row, from left: Sarah McCavana, team leader and residents Brenda Farnell and Eileen Smith, with back row, from left: Jo-Ann

Bus stop installation to help care home residents remember

Staff enjoying the wellbeing pod (L) and service manager Kirsty Foley cutting the ribbon to the opening of the wellbeing pod (R)

Mental health home for young people opens staff wellbeing pod

Pippa Meadowcroft was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 14

'I've been accused of faking seizures': Teen raises awareness of epilepsy

Health providers and charities were on hand to share their advice on a range of initiatives.

10ft tall Transformer and super heroes greet visitors at health fair

Health providers and charities were on hand to share their advice on a range of initiatives.

In Pictures 10ft tall Transformer and super heroes greet visitors at health fair

The new cold is said to last weeks, leaving many unable to get out of bed for days.

Warning over 'brutal' new cold spreading across the UK that 'lasts for weeks'

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Help for Heroes Christmas appeal

Sponsored Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans

The A(H1N2)v infection was detected in a routine flu screening test at a GP surgery in North Yorkshire.

Is swine flu dangerous? Concerns after first human case detected in the UK

Susan and John Cooper with daughter Kelly Ormerod

Woman takes scoop of parents’ ashes around world after bed bug spray killed them

The head and neck team being presented with their award by Sharon Gilligan, deputy chief executive and chief operating officer

Blackburn hospital team hailed heroes after heartfelt nomination by bereaved family

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A Blackburn surgery is celebrating after winning a healthcare award

Blackburn surgery wins at healthcare awards

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People have tried unique methods to get to sleep such as going in the garden or walking around the block

Struggling to get to sleep? These 10 unusual methods could maybe work for you

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Royal Preston Hospital

Trust that runs Lancashire hospitals told to improve for fifth time

The Unite members said they had been promised an increase in staffing but this had failed to materialise

East Lancs hospital staff to strike over ‘dangerously low staffing levels’

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How the new care home on Moorgate Street, Mill Hill, might look

Specialist care home plans on derelict mill site rejected

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Cathie would recommend anyone who is offered a lung health check to take it.

'It really can save lives': People urged to take up free lung checks

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MARTIN FURBER: Hope could be at hand with app

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Hakim group staff undertake the walking challenge

Opticians look to boost men's mental health

Free mobile liver screenings are coming to Blackburn and Burnley this week

Mobile screening check for liver disease coming to these East Lancs towns

Marcus Saxton, chair, Independent British Vape Trade Association

Sponsored Let’s clear the smoke of confusion – how can vaping help smokers’ health?

Retired police officer, Beck House with her book Police to Paranoia

Police officer who suffered mental breakdown at work starts men's support group

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Paul Kennedy has shared his diabetes story

Man raising awareness after condition left him alcohol intolerant and exhausted

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John Mathew outside Buckingham Palace's gates

Blackburn nurse shakes hands with the King at Buckingham Palace reception

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Nasim is 65 years old and recovering from lung cancer. She is helping to create more awareness of lung cancer and urging people across the community to look out for symptoms.

'I have never smoked, so I didn’t ever think it could be lung cancer'

The Grand Venue, Blackburn

Family health fair coming to huge Blackburn events venue

Hepatitis C is cureable but can cause cancer and severe liver damage if left untreated,

Warning as thousands living with virus that can cause cancer and liver damage

Members of the Men in Sheds group revealed how life experiences had impacted their mental health.

'It is important we talk': Rovers' stars share mental health advice with fans

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As we approach the colder nights illnesses can be mistaken

How to tell the difference between cold, flu and Covid as illnesses increase

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Elaine with Farnworth Performing Arts Company My Fair Lady

Tributes to 'kind, talented and wonderful' artist and thespian who has died

Blackburn with Darwen council have been awarded for their work with sustainable food

Blackburn with Darwen Council win award for promoting healthy and local food

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Martin Furber pens a wellbeing column for the Lancashire Telegraph every week

MARTIN FURBER: Banter can lead to harmful bullying

Around 2,700 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in England each year and around 850 women die.

NHS boss promises to 'eliminate cervical cancer in England by 2040'

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Royal Blackburn Hospital

Hospital chiefs pledge to tackle ECG problem by early 2024

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Ben Wilson-Mayor

The inspiration behind the new name of the previous Recovery College

Nearly three-quarters of A&E arrivals in East Lancashire Hospitals Trust seen within four hours

Nearly three-quarters of A&E arrivals seen within four hours

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Scarisbrick Impatient Unit team

Nursing team’s therapy project wins prestigious UK nursing award

Obese children sitting on a sofa

Almost a quarter of 10 and 11-year-olds in Blackburn with Darwen are obese

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The ELHT, which manages Royal Blackburn Hospital, named best in North West for discharging patients on time

East Lancs NHS Trust best in North West for clearing bed-blocking

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Tracy Hickey, raised £915 for ELHT&Me during an afternoon tea event in the summer

Blackburn Road Runners club members opt to support hospital charity

Headteacher of Haslingden High School Russell Clarke is now appealing for people to take part in a public consultation

Views sought on proposed £1m school artificial sports pitch

The vaccines bus will be in Colne three times this month

Free vaccines bus hits town three times

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Generic image of a hospital ward

Fewer people in Blackburn being admitted to hospital with eating disorders