Residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being urged not to ignore the signs and symptoms of lung cancer this winter.

Do you know the signs of pancreatic cancer? Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS is encouraging people to know the symptoms of pancreatic cancer this Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

The COVID-19 vaccination programme in Lancashire and South Cumbria scooped a top prize at the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) awards.

Ahead of World Stroke Day, healthcare professionals in Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging the public to know the signs as “every second counts”.

Health leaders have highlighted that there are currently 244 hospital beds occupied by confirmed COVID-19 patients this week. Of these, 239 patients are occupying acute medical meds, with the remaining 5 occupying critical care beds.

Everyone aged 50 and over can now book their autumn booster and flu vaccine. The NHS is making the first appointments available for this age group over the weekend and coming days.

People living in care homes across Blackpool can now rely on the support of a dedicated lifting service which helps people after a fall.

Thousands more endoscopy tests are to be made available to people in East Lancashire, helping them to spot and treat conditions ranging from cancer to reflux or ulcers more quickly.

Don't suffer in silence - that's the message from health and care leaders in Lancashire and South Cumbria on World Mental Health Day today (Monday 10 October).

There is never a bad time to get your COVID-19 vaccine, and in Morecambe Bay there are a number of options available.