One of NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board’s (ICB) aims is to ensure consistency of services across Lancashire and South Cumbria, and for everyone to experience the same high-quality care, regardless of where they live. With that in mind, over the past year, the ICB, together with...
Dec
2023
14
Don’t bottle things up – get help for your mental health The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is encouraging people with common mental health problems to seek help through NHS Talking Therapies as part of a new campaign. The service, previously known as IAPT (Improving Access to Psy...
May
2023
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Join a FREE webinar this week and #LetsTalkMentalHealth Find out more information here
Nov
2022
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Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. We’re launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story. With one in four women experiencing mental health problems during pregnan...
Oct
2022
04
Be kind to your mind this #WorldMentalHealthDay There are small things we can all do to help be kind to our mind and these can make a big difference to how we feel. That’s why a new Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign is being launched, helping us find those little things we can all do...
Sep
2022
06
Could you help someone feeling suicidal? Volunteers are being sought to join a major campaign to reduce suicides ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day this weekend (Saturday 10 September). Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership wants people to sign up to the Orange Button scheme,...
May
2022
11
Give your views on talking therapies for mental health People living across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been asked to share their views on access to talking therapies to treat common mental health conditions in adults. Across Lancashire and South Cumbria, there are a number of services availab...
Mar
2022
04
Email info@healthwatchbwd.co.uk for further information or DM us on Facebook or Twitter If you are unable to attend the event then share your views on our online survey LGBTQ+ Young Peoples Survey
Mar
2022
02
The café offers people who are affected by Dementia including their carers, a chance to relax, socialise and meet new people who really understand. First Tuesday of every month starting 1st March, 1pm to 3pm at Kingsway, Blackburn. Find further information here
Jan
2022
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Feeling lonely is something that all of us can experience at any point and it can have a huge impact on our wellbeing. It’s important to remember that these feelings can pass and that there are lots of ways we can help each other too. Fancy a cuppa? Fancy a walk? Sometimes reaching out to eac...