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NHS England comment on hybrid closed loop systems, type 1 diabetes new NICE guidance fleetwood

Commenting on today’s recommendation by NICE, that people living with type 1 diabetes are offered a hybrid closed loop ...

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07/11/2023

M6 closure between Junction 27 & 28 northbound as person falls from bridge fleetwood

First reported at 11:40am today, Tuesday November 7th, a person fell from the bridge at J27 Standish. The person was taken by ...

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07/11/2023

Five simple tips for a dementia-friendly Diwali fleetwood

Religious festivals like Diwali are typically a time for family, feasting, dancing and celebration. However, it can be difficult ...

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07/11/2023

Ferocious fire at waste facility started by a rechargeable battery fleetwood

A ferocious fire that melted metal at a waste facility at the weekend was caused by a rechargeable battery. Just before 5pm on ...

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06/11/2023

‘Giant lung roadshow’ tours England as most people ignore early lung cancer symptoms fleetwood

The NHS will visit thousands of people in England's lung cancer hotspots with giant inflatable lungs this month, to raise ...

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04/11/2023

Over 10 million autumn vaccinations reported for COVID fleetwood

Responding to figures released today showing a total of 10,005,459 COVID vaccinations have been reported as administered by the ...

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02/11/2023

Heat pumps can be cheaper than gas boilers as government grants increase by 50% fleetwood

From today (october 30th 2023), homes and small businesses can get £7,500 to install a heat pump – helping to cut ...

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01/11/2023

How to support a person with dementia during fireworks night fleetwood

For a person with dementia, loud noises can confuse, scare or trigger unwanted past memories. Read Alzheimer’s ...

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01/11/2023

Southport Pleasureland Day of the Dead this Friday, Saturday, Sunday fleetwood

Back by popular demand the 3 night Day of the Dead festival promises to be bigger and better than ever! Join them at Pleasureland ...

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01/11/2023

Emergency Services to collaborate over Bonfire Weekend fleetwood

Emergency Services in Lancashire are responding to incidents together in a bid to reduce demand on the three services which tends ...

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31/10/2023

Illegal sales crackdown ahead of Bonfire Night fleetwood

Lancashire Country Council's Trading Standards team have joined forces with Lancashire Constabulary to crack down on illegal sales ...

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31/10/2023

New plans to promote media freedom and protect journalists fleetwood

In Journalism Matters Week, new plans are being set out to boost protections for reporters against rising threats and abuse. ...

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31/10/2023

XL Bully type dogs to be banned from December 31st this year fleetwood

From 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning and allowing an XL Bully dog to stray will be illegal. ...

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31/10/2023

Ticket offices reform must support growth and the needs of all passengers fleetwood

Independent passenger watchdogs London TravelWatch and Transport Focus today published their objections on proposed ticket office ...

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31/10/2023

Hundreds of Thousands of NHS Patients To Be Offered Chance To Travel For Treatment fleetwood

Hundreds of thousands of NHS patients who have been waiting the longest for treatment will be offered the opportunity to travel to ...

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31/10/2023

Neighbourhood Watch Annual Crime and Community Survey fleetwood

People are invited to take part in their annual Neighbourhood Watch Crime and Community survey. The survey is in its fourth year, ...

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31/10/2023

Halloween could be terrifying for the wrong reasons for people with dementia fleetwood

Halloween is an exciting time of year for many children and adults. However, for people with dementia, it’s a tradition that ...

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30/10/2023

World Stroke Day Sunday October 29th - Know the signs fleetwood

Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile? Arms – can they raise both their arms and keep them ...

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29/10/2023

NHS mobile testing scheme finds thousands of new cases of liver damage fleetwood

More than 2,200 people in high-risk communities have been newly identified as being at risk of life-threatening liver cancer, ...

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28/10/2023

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary awarded £25k by the Jean Sainsbury Trust fleetwood

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary were delighted to receive a donation of £25,000 yesterday, October 25th, from the Jean Sainsbury ...

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26/10/2023

4 PASSES for Southport Pleasureland Day of the Dead to be won on Friday November 3rd fleetwood

Our good friends at Southport Pleasureland have given us a FOUR PEOPLE PASS for their amazing Day of the Dead event on the Friday ...

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24/10/2023

Southport Pleasureland Day of The Dead, ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ Charitable Giveaway fleetwood

Southport Pleasureland ‘In the spirit of sprit of inclusivity this year we have a special twist instore. We are providing ...

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24/10/2023

Leading dementia charity advises about clock change confusion fleetwood

As the nights begin to draw in, many of us exclaim our surprise, despite the fact it happens every year! But for people with ...

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24/10/2023

CAMRA - Government: Don't Kill The Goose That Lays The Golden Eggs fleetwood

The upcoming Autumn Statement on 22 November gives Government the opportunity to provide real support to pubs, social clubs, ...

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23/10/2023

Over half UK adults think strokes don’t affect young people - New research shows fleetwood

Over half of UK adults think strokes don’t affect young people – yet stroke is drastically impacting young ...

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22/10/2023

Aberfan disaster October 21st 1966 - A day never forgotten fleetwood

The Aberfan disaster was the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip on 21 October 1966. The tip had been created on a ...

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21/10/2023

Arriva bus and rail operator sold to US private equity I Squared Capital fleetwood

Arriva Group has today welcomed the proposed transaction between Deutsche Bahn (DB) and I Squared Capital, which will see ...

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19/10/2023

Possession of nitrous oxide, also known as ‘laughing gas’, will be illegal from 8 Nov fleetwood

Repeat serious users of nitrous oxide could face up to 2 years in prison and dealers up to 14 years, as the government delivers on ...

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18/10/2023

NHS Delivering Fastest Ever Flu Vaccine Rollout Ahead of Winter fleetwood

The lifesaving NHS winter vaccination programme has delivered more than ten million flu jabs (10,527,579) and over seven million ...

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18/10/2023

New treatment that could prove curative for blood cancer patients offered by the NHS fleetwood

Hundreds of people with an aggressive type of blood cancer, known as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) are set to benefit from ...

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17/10/2023

Thieves steal air ambulance charity’s flight helmet while attending emergency fleetwood

On Friday, 6th October, a critical care paramedic from the North West Air Ambulance Charity had their flight helmet stolen. The ...

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10/10/2023

NHS publishes data following junior doctors and consultants strike fleetwood

Data on this week's industrial action by junior doctors and consultants is here: NHS England » Potential industrial action ...

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07/10/2023

NHS comment on gambling guidance fleetwood

Responding to NICE's new draft guidance on managing harmful gambling, NHS mental health director Claire Murdoch said: ...

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06/10/2023

First Class postage now £1.25 from Monday October 2nd fleetwood

The cost of first class postage has increased from £1.10 to £1.25 today, Monday October 2nd. Second class postage ...

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02/10/2023

Government announces new long-term plan to back drivers fleetwood

Plan for drivers will sit alongside continued investment in public transport and active travel. new long-term government plan ...

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01/10/2023

NHS facing extreme strike disruption amid three consecutive ‘Christmas days’ fleetwood

The NHS and patients are facing further disruption this week as three more days of historic joint walkouts by junior doctors and ...

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01/10/2023

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