List of news
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Published on: 20 January 2025
- Campaigns and awareness
People living in Lancashire who are eligible for a free winter vaccine can make use of a pop-up service visiting various locations this month.
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Published on: 14 January 2025
- New Hospitals Programme
Members of the public are being invited to have their say on the proposed sites for two new hospitals in the region, which are being delivered through the Government’s New Hospital Programme.
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Published on: 14 January 2025
- Westmorland General Hospital
During National Tree Planting Week (23 November – 1 December 2024), staff from the UHMBT, together with Natural England and members of the Well Communities planted 250 trees within the grounds of the Westmorland General Hospital.
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Published on: 8 January 2025
In early November 2024, we started talking to colleagues about some proposed changes to our bed configuration. As a result of all you have told us, we have made some important changes to the initial plans.
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Published on: 31 December 2024
- Working in partnership
- Campaigns and awareness
With temperatures set to plummet in the coming days, NHS leaders in Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging the public to take extra care and to wrap up warm.
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Published on: 24 December 2024
- Working in partnership
- Campaigns and awareness
A leading Lancashire and South Cumbria-based respiratory consultant has advised local communities to be extra vigilant this winter to protect their lungs, following national increases in flu, RSV and COVID-19, which exacerbates other conditions such as COPD and asthma.
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Published on: 23 December 2024
- Delivering outstanding care and experience
- Creating the best culture and conditions for colleagues
Dr Sarah Hauxwell has been appointed as the Trust’s Interim Director of Governance and Assurance.
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Published on: 19 December 2024
Following the announcement of Mike Thomas stepping down as UHMBT Chair from the end of December, I am pleased to announce that Tony Oakman has been appointed as Interim Chair.
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Published on: 18 December 2024
- Community services
- Working in partnership
UHMBT and the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) are urging patients to take advantage of the 'Hospital at Home' service this Christmas if they are offered it by a healthcare professional.
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Published on: 18 December 2024
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