Health

Elliott with mum Sonia and dad Hugh

'Perverse' NHS rules deny 26-year-old life-saving cancer treatment
A BLACKBURN cancer patient has told of his "nightmare" after being denied life-saving treatment he was entitled to 18 months ago.

Hilary Barrett

New chief executive officer appointed at East Lancashire Hospice

How the new medical centre at Griffin Lodge could look

Historic home finally set for health hub transformation

Royal Preston Hospital

Average waiting time for general surgery at this Lancashire hospital is 45 weeks

Aarondale Care home. Credit: threebestrated.co.uk

Care home rated inadequate as residents left dehydrated and fed out of date food

PASS: The service works by recording the data in the National Immunisation Management System which updates the app

New overseas COVID-19 vaccination recording service rolled out

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Nurse suspended for breaching conditions of practice order over medicine mishaps

A dentist providing treatment

Lack of NHS dental care widens health inequalities in borough

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Hundreds of patients benefit from heart scan push in Lancashire

Joanna Jonathan with husband, Daniela, and children Freya and Dylann.

#YourMoneyMatters Terminally ill East Lancs mum struggling to pay bills amid cost of living crisis

Leona Harris has been fighting a long legal battle over

'Angel of the North' nurse will fight on after 'whitewash' dismissal appeal

Rebecca Turner and brother, Tom Maudsley

East Lancs woman helps raise £20K for hospital in memory of brother who died

The product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide

Lidl extends recall of product due to 'possible health risk'

There were more than 400 'never events' recorded at NHS hospitals in the last year. Credit: Chris Ison/PA

The most shocking hospital mistakes made in the last year (including replacing the wrong hip)

Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's shoppers urged to check cupboards amid salmonella recall.(PA)

Urgent salmonella warning to anyone who shops at Asda, Tesco or Sainsbury's

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are advising anyone with allergies not to eat the bar (Credit: Canva)

Chocolate bar recalled with 'do not eat' warnings over health concerns

The drive through vaccination centre at Ewood Park

Mobile Covid jab bus makes it Rovers return

More than one in four North West people battle dementia symptoms for two years prior to diagnosis

NHS prescription costs frozen for first time in 12 years to cost of living in England. (PA)

Government announces major update on NHS prescription charges in England

Dr Sakthi tells of 'humbling day' on visit to Buckingham Palace

Dr Sakthi tells of 'humbling day' on visit to Buckingham Palace

Cromwell House in Manchester where Shaw-Smith worked

Mental health nurse struck-off register for lying after death of service user

Workers outside Blackburn hospital

Health workers across Lancashire threaten strike action over sick pay

Children in this East Lancashire town have some of the worst teeth in England

Children in East Lancashire town have some of the worst teeth in England

What is a superfood? Holland & Barret demystifies benefits with top 7 products (Canva)

What is a superfood? Holland & Barret demystifies benefits with top 7 products

UK parents told to 'act now' amid eyesight crisis affecting children . (PA)

Experts warn to 'act now' over household item putting your child's sight at risk

Lancs girl with alopecia from ‘lockdown stress’ cutting hair off for great cause

Lancs girl with alopecia from ‘lockdown stress’ cutting hair off for great cause

Care home which 'requires improvement' is still falling short of standards

Care home which 'requires improvement' is still falling short of standards

Stock image of medication

'Incompetent' nurse risks being struck off after suspension for string of errors

Peel Street Pharmacy

Several Lancashire pharmacies experiencing severe medication shortages

A person holding an Ivax Reliever inhaler for the treatment of asthma, as rising pollen levels this weekend could leave people with asthma at risk of life-threatening asthma attack. Credit: PA

Health warning issued to Asthma sufferers as pollen levels soar

What is a superfood? Holland & Barret demystifies benefits with top 7 products (Canva)

What is a superfood? Holland & Barret demystifies benefits with top 7 products

What is a superfood? Holland & Barret demystifies benefits with top 7 products (Canva)

What is a superfood? Holland & Barret demystifies benefits with top 7 products

Jackson sadly died on December 17, 2016 at Royal Blackburn Hospital

Interruption of pressurised air led to death of 'fighting' five-month-old boy

Christine Douglas Chief Nurse and Executive Director of Nursing at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospital Trust chief nurse receives MBE for 40 years of service

Terminally ill mum who had chemo hours after giving birth has been

Mum with incurable cancer had chemo one hour after giving birth

Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty (centre) with Blackburn with Darwen Council's corporate leadership team

National heath boss briefed on Covid impact of deprivation

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Five month old Jackson left without oxygen for several minutes before death

A survey commissioned by BBC Bitesize and Netmums found that many parents worried for their children's mental health (PA)

3 out of 4 parents fear for child's mental health due to Covid pandemic

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning customers not to eat the product. (PA)

Aldi is recalling products over health fears as 'do not eat' warning is issued

Lancs hospital create lifelike shops and settings to help dementia patients

Lancs hospital create lifelike shops and settings to help dementia patients

CLOSURE: The swimming pool at Darwen Leisure Centre

Town's leisure centre swimming pools closed 'until further notice'

Survey asks for experiences to dental treatment from mentally ill

More than 65,000 people a month waiting too long for cancer diagnosis (PA)

More than 65,000 people a month waiting too long for cancer diagnosis

Other recalls have included Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise 100g and Kinder Schokobons. (PA)

More 'do not eat' warnings over Kinder products, including Kinder Surprise

Dianne Oxberry died in 2019 after a short battle with Ovarian Cancer

Dianne Oxberry campaign will raise awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms

Image supplied is not of Caitlyn and Harley

Appeal launched to find permanent home for siblings with rare genetic condition

Cancer Research Roadshow

Cancer Awareness Roadshow returns to help spot cancer early

Human odour is preferred by mosquitoes over the odour of other animals (Canva)

Scientists reveal why mosquitoes are attracted to human scent

Joe Wicks visits Crawshawbooth Primary School

Joe Wicks ‘leaves lasting impression’ after visiting East Lancs primary school

COMA: David Marshall spent a month in a coma after contracting Legionella Pneumonia

Man spent month in a coma with Legionnaires' disease after Benidorm trip

Funeral service for Accrington Victoria Hospital worker

Epping Avenue, Altham

Specialist 'mum and baby' care plan submitted for suburban house

Meningitis jab recommended for teenagers

Meningitis jab recommended for teenagers

Retiring and recently retired doctors are being called back to continue working or training junior doctors (PA)

NHS England urges doctors to delay retirement to help deal with hospital backlog