List of news
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Published on: 10 December 2024
- Working in partnership
- Campaigns and awareness
Most GP practices and pharmacies will be closed or have limited opening hours over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays, so making sure you have enough medication at home to cover the festive break is really important.
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Published on: 5 December 2024
While University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust remains under pressure, the Trust has taken the decision to de-escalate back to Operations Pressure Escalation Level (OPEL) 3.
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Published on: 4 December 2024
- Campaigns and awareness
As people get older it’s not unusual that they become unsteady on their feet and even though falling is quite common it can lead to serious injury and affect confidence.
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Published on: 4 December 2024
- Working in partnership
Earlier this year, a General Practitioners Committee (GPC) ballot resulted in agreement by General Practice partners to take collective action over the General Medical Services contract (the national standard contract for General Practices (GPs) in the NHS).
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Published on: 3 December 2024
Due to increased pressures at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) we have taken the decision to escalate to OPEL 4 - the highest level of internal escalation.
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Published on: 2 December 2024
- New Hospitals Programme
After considerable negotiations, the NHS can reveal the locations of two new potential sites for brand new hospitals to replace Royal Preston Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
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Published on: 2 December 2024
- Delivering outstanding care and experience
Maternity care provided by colleagues at UHMBT has been praised in the 2024 Care Quality Commission (CQC) survey.
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Published on: 28 November 2024
- Campaigns and awareness
A new campaign aimed at helping people look after the health of their mouth and teeth has been launched in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
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Published on: 27 November 2024
- Campaigns and awareness
During the winter months, where NHS services are often under extreme pressure, residents of Lancashire and South Cumbria are being asked to choose the right service to get the care they need.
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Published on: 21 November 2024
- Furness General Hospital
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
A national survey has highlighted patients’ positive experiences at Emergency Departments run by UHMBT.