The issue affecting our phone lines has been resolved. Many thanks to staff and patients for their support.

Pharmacists are trained healthcare professionals who can easily help with a range of minor illnesses such as coughs, colds, itchy eyes and earache. See when local Pharmacies are open over the bank holiday weekend: lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/our-work/your-…

If you do need to attend the ED, be aware that you may wait longer than usual to be seen. Please also be kind and respectful to our colleagues at all times - they are working hard in difficult circumstances to ensure the impact on patients is kept to a minimum. 3/3

The issue is being looked into as a priority, and we hope it will be resolved soon. In the meantime, please help by only attending our ED if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency. NHS111 online can offer 24/7 advice on how to access the best service for your needs... 2/3

We are currently experiencing issues with our phone lines and some of our systems - especially at Furness General Hospital. This has caused delays in our Emergency Department with patients waiting longer than we would like... 1/3

UHMBT Maternity Services phone lines are currently experiencing connectivity issues and anyone who needs to get in touch is advised to call: 07970 689 015. We are working to rectify the situation and apologise for any inconvenience. Updates will be share in due course.

When you need urgent medical help but it's not life threatening - think 111 first before heading to A&E. NHS 111 can provide medical help and advice on the phone.

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Staff on Children's Ward FGH MorecambeBayNHSTrust were delighted to receive care packages made up by Victoria Porter and her lovely daughters Esme and Beatrice.
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Another fantastic day at our Kids & Teens transplant weekend Kendal Climbing wall 💕💕

A big thank you to Transplant Sport Kendal Snowsports Club @kendal climbing wall for their support this weekend. Our amazing volunteers Chris Hogg Simon Rigg David Neil Alison Bloxham Barbara Rigg 💕💕

Thank you Kendal ski club for hosting this year’s kids & teens transplant weekend Kendal Snowsports Club . Amazing support #organdonation 💕💕

Getting ready to ski @kendal ski club at the kids & teens transplant weekend 💕💕

NEWS: North West Chief Pharmacist urges people to order repeat prescriptions ahead of the May bank holiday (Monday 6 May 2024).

Order your repeat prescriptions via your GP practice or the NHS app by Friday 26 April to ensure they arrive in good time.

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If you think there’s a problem, seek help. I thought it would probably be ok but it wasn’t. I’m so glad I got help and took the tests they suggested.

Small bit of self-promotion - I’ve done a redesign of my portfolio website and added my latest cricket, music and film writing: …myblackmorewriter.journoportfolio.com Thanks to all the editors I work with for their commissions.

Wow! The Games are taking place in #Nottingham this year and they are looking volunteers - maybe some colleagues Nottinghamshire Healthcare would be interested?

Pleased to be able to share my story, if just one person takes the test and something is discovered early, or they seek help for symptoms, it’ll be worth it

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'The biggest thing I would urge people is, if you get sent a test, please do it and send it back ... and if you have any symptoms at all, contact your GP.”

@simonrigg shares his advice after being treated for bowel cancer, this #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth