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Mike, his wife Jean and other residents from Chatburn Manor House

East Lancashire marks NHS 78th birthday with Big Tea celebrations

Ormskirk District General Hospital

Ormskirk District General Hospital

Children's A&E department to move from Ormskirk to Southport Hospital

Measles can be spread easily - here are the symptoms you should know about and how to avoid giving it to someone else

Measles can be spread easily - here are the symptoms you should know about and how to avoid giving it to someone else

What to do if you have measles - symptoms and when to call for a doctor or 999

Dounne Alexander MBE believes the NHS should offer natural treatments alongside its pharmaceutical treatments, giving patients a choice

Dounne Alexander MBE believes the NHS should offer natural treatments alongside its pharmaceutical treatments, giving patients a choice

Spiritual herbalist believes natural treatments should be available on NHS

You could get a free prescription in England if you have these conditions

You could get a free prescription in England if you have these conditions

Are you eligible for free prescriptions? Yes, if you have 1 of these 11 conditions

Plasma separated out from red blood cells

Plasma separated out from red blood cells

Lancashire blood donors help create NHS life-saving medicines

The NHS is advising the public to stock up on essential medicines and be mindful of the risk of slips and falls

The NHS is advising the public to stock up on essential medicines and be mindful of the risk of slips and falls

NHS issues health warning ahead of 'strongest winds of the year'

'Hundreds of thousands' more people will be sent a home-testing kit that can help to detect signs of bowel cancer

'Hundreds of thousands' more people will be sent a home-testing kit that can help to detect signs of bowel cancer

Aged 50 or 52? This potentially lifesaving kit will be sent to your home soon

Dementia was the leading cause of death in the UK in 2023 with 75,393 people dying from the condition.

Dementia was the leading cause of death in the UK in 2023 with 75,393 people dying from the condition.

NHS urges Brits to watch for symptoms of fatal condition as cases hit record levels

After a Christmas Day hit-and-run in 1981 left Jan Kelly with a debilitating eye injury, she spent 43 years living in a 'veil of fog.'

After a Christmas Day hit-and-run in 1981 left Jan Kelly with a debilitating eye injury, she spent 43 years living in a 'veil of fog.'

Nurse celebrates her first clear-sighted Christmas after hit-and-run horror

Free vaccines are available for those eligible

Free vaccines are available for those eligible

Three steps everyone can take to protect their health this winter

The once-a-day pill tackles nicotine cravings and helps with withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and trouble sleeping.

The once-a-day pill tackles nicotine cravings and helps with withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and trouble sleeping.

Pill dubbed 'game-changer' for those quitting smoking to be rolled out on NHS

A norovirus vaccine is being trialled in the UK

A norovirus vaccine is being trialled in the UK

UK to trial norovirus vaccine in 'world-first' with aim to cut 'burden on NHS'

£32m mental health learning disability development underway in Preston

£32m mental health learning disability development underway in Preston

New £32m facility for those with learning disabilities to be built

The events, called 'Your health. Your future. Your say.' have been arranged for the public to attend

The events, called 'Your health. Your future. Your say.' have been arranged for the public to attend

The NHS are urging residents attend local health events

Emma Woollett will start on September 1

Emma Woollett will start on September 1

Lancashire health care board appoints new chair

Karen O'Brien MBE, chief pharmacist for the north west region, issued the advice

Karen O'Brien MBE, chief pharmacist for the north west region, issued the advice

Public urged to order repeat prescriptions before bank holiday

More than one million NHS staff received two one-off payments alongside a 5% pay rise in 2023.

More than one million NHS staff received two one-off payments alongside a 5% pay rise in 2023.

More than 27,000 healthcare workers to receive one-off payments worth £3000

Could you donate blood? The NHS is urging people to help during the busy festive period

Could you donate blood? The NHS is urging people to help during the busy festive period

NHS urges people to donate blood ahead of busy festive period - How to register

NHS England is to introduce a new early warning system

NHS England is to introduce a new early warning system

New NHS warning system for parents to 'save lives' of poorly children

Currently only 28 NHS hospitals allow patients to manage appointments within the app, but this will be expanded

Currently only 28 NHS hospitals allow patients to manage appointments within the app, but this will be expanded

New feature to be added to the NHS app in effort to cut huge waiting list

NHS tackle staff shortages with thousands of apprentice doctors and nurses

NHS tackle staff shortages with thousands of apprentice doctors and nurses

NHS tackle staff shortages with thousands of apprentice doctors and nurses

Dr Neil Smith, GP and cancer director for Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB

Dr Neil Smith, GP and cancer director for Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB

NHS calling on eligible people to book cervical screening appointments

Blackburn with Darwen saw a drop in the number of cancers diagnosed in 2020

Blackburn with Darwen saw a drop in the number of cancers diagnosed in 2020

Fall in number of cancers diagnosed in Blackburn in 2020, figures show

New dates for NHS strikes have been announced across England, Wales and Northern Ireland

New dates for NHS strikes have been announced across England, Wales and Northern Ireland

NHS to see biggest ever walkout as ten days of fresh strikes announced

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has been under increasing pressure this winter

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has been under increasing pressure this winter

East Lancashire Hospital Trust

East Lancs NHS call on public to help them ease pressure in hospitals

Junior doctors could strike for three days in March

Junior doctors could strike for three days in March

Junior doctors in England to stage a strike lasting three days if vote passes

The number of fully trained GPs in Blackburn with Darwen increased last year.

The number of fully trained GPs in Blackburn with Darwen increased last year.

East Lancs borough sees increase in number of fully trained GPs

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust launched their Hidden Talents campaign with an event at Preston North End FC.

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust launched their Hidden Talents campaign with an event at Preston North End FC.

NHS trust celebrates launch of new disability programme

Full list of NHS hospitals affected by nurses strike in December.

Full list of NHS hospitals affected by nurses strike in December.

Full list of NHS hospitals impacted by nurses' strike across the UK in December

Altabun Nessa (left) and her son Dr Abdul Mannan

Altabun Nessa (left) and her son Dr Abdul Mannan

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Doctor says NHS ‘on its knees’ after mum spent 24 hours waiting in Blackburn hospital

Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history. (PA)

Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history. (PA)

Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history

The McDonald's app is available to download for free on both iOS/Android. ( PA)

The McDonald's app is available to download for free on both iOS/Android. ( PA)

Save 20 percent off your McDonald's every week until 2023 with this amazing deal

NHS Blood Donation blood stocks at critically low level as first ever amber alert issued

NHS Blood Donation blood stocks at critically low level as first ever amber alert issued

NHS Blood Donation stocks critically low as first ever amber alert issued

The NHS is ‘in danger of complete collapse’, BMA warns (PA)

The NHS is ‘in danger of complete collapse’, BMA warns (PA)

The NHS is ‘in danger of complete collapse’, BMA warns

NHS asks for more black blood donors to help treat sickle cell disease (PA)

NHS asks for more black blood donors to help treat sickle cell disease (PA)

NHS calls for more black blood donors to help treat sickle cell disease

‘Thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’ due to Queen’s funeral (PA)

‘Thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’ due to Queen’s funeral (PA)

‘Thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’ due to the Queen’s funeral

The Covid booster jab autumn rollout begins this week. Picture: PA

The Covid booster jab autumn rollout begins this week. Picture: PA

As Covid vaccine booster jab rollout begins - here's how to book yours

A doctor speaking with a patient. Credit: Canva

A doctor speaking with a patient. Credit: Canva

A poo transplant is being offered to hundreds of patients to combat 'superbug'

‘We are not a limitless service’ – East Lancs medical centre’s plea to patients

‘We are not a limitless service’ – East Lancs medical centre’s plea to patients

‘We are not a limitless service’ – East Lancs medical centre’s plea to patients

UK drivers urged to drink more water or face £1,000 fine amid Met Office weather warning. (PA)

UK drivers urged to drink more water or face £1,000 fine amid Met Office weather warning. (PA)

Why drivers could be fined up to £1k for not drinking enough during heatwave

It is hoped that wider use of the technology will help patients manage their condition better while reducing illness and hospital admissions (PA)

It is hoped that wider use of the technology will help patients manage their condition better while reducing illness and hospital admissions (PA)

Type 1 diabetes patients in England to be offered 'life-changing' gadget on NHS

Long Covid symptoms: 8 new symptoms recognised in new study including hair loss. (PA)

Long Covid symptoms: 8 new symptoms recognised in new study including hair loss. (PA)

Long Covid symptoms: Eight new symptoms including hair loss and reduced sex drive

NHS understaffing will pose ‘serious risk to patient safety’ MPs claim (PA)

NHS understaffing will pose ‘serious risk to patient safety’ MPs claim (PA)

NHS understaffing and 'workforce crisis' will pose ‘serious risk' to patient safety

The UK Health Security Agency has announced who will be eligible for Covid-19 booster jab this Autumn. Picture: PA Wire

The UK Health Security Agency has announced who will be eligible for Covid-19 booster jab this Autumn. Picture: PA Wire

Who will be eligible for Covid-19 booster jab this Autumn

Some 3,000 women a year will benefit from life-extending drug Alpelisib (PA)

Some 3,000 women a year will benefit from life-extending drug Alpelisib (PA)

Thousands of women to benefit from new breast cancer drugs through the NHS

Parents issued urgent warning over ‘number one reason' for child hospital admissions. (PA)

Parents issued urgent warning over ‘number one reason' for child hospital admissions. (PA)

Parents issued hospital warning over popular food items they feed to their kids

NHS to fast track 2 year treatment backlog by offering patients the option to travel (PA)

NHS to fast track 2 year treatment backlog by offering patients the option to travel (PA)

NHS to fast track 2 year treatment backlog by offering patients option to travel

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

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

Cost of living crisis

Government announces major update on NHS prescription charges in England

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 (PA)

Cancer research UK

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

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

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

HRT shortage could lead to serious health issues warns GP. (PA)

HRT shortage could lead to serious health issues warns GP. (PA)

GP warns of a risk to women's health amid HRT shortage

Sajid Javid. Credit: PA

Sajid Javid. Credit: PA

How to get a NHS bowel cancer test as Health Secretary urges men to do screening

Covid: NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell after coronavirus. (PA)

Covid: NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell after coronavirus. (PA)

NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell after Covid