Lancashire Evening Post - Health Feed

Preston surgeon under investigation

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:41:46 GMT

A plastic surgeon who is being investigated by a medical watchdog following a complaint is alleged to have breached conditions imposed upon his registration.

Lancashire hospital celebrates success of staff

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:26:26 GMT

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust, which runs the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble hospitals, celebrated the achievements of individuals and teams at its annual Quality Awards.

Running for father and uncle

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:54:02 GMT

Cousins Sam Williams, 25, and Joe Jackson, 21, will be taking part in the Edinburgh Half Marathon on Sunday in aid of the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Association.

Hub’s 5,000 cases in just one month

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:10:04 GMT

A new service protecting children and adults has received more than 5,000 referrals about domestic abuse, vulnerable youngsters, anti-social behaviour and missing people in its first month of operation.

Brain injury work to raise awareness

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:53:22 GMT

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) service has been working with charity Headway to provide support and highlight the issues surrounding caring for someone with a brain injury.

Former NHS nurse turns to spirit world

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:41:24 GMT

A former NHS nurse, who gave up her career to speak to the spirit world, will make her debut in Preston next week.

Intact Community Centre’s £500k revamp plans

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:13:39 GMT

Exciting plans have been revealed for a £500,000 extension of Intact Community Centre.

Story shorts - 21/05/13

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:41:12 GMT

A round-up of news in brief from across Lancahsire

Lancashire patients can ask about trials

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:34:52 GMT

Bosses at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are supporting a campaign called “It’s OK to ask” to encourage patients to ask their consultant or nurse about clinical research.

Morecambe NHS team is shortlisted for health awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:16:58 GMT

A team from the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has been shortlisted for a national award.

Family of Luke McCaughery team up with campaign for cure

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:05:58 GMT

The family of a three-year-old boy with a rare health condition has teamed up with a national charity to help find a cure.

South Ribble bottom for walking to work

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:22:49 GMT

South Ribble has the lowest proportion of people who walk to work in the North West, according to a new report.

Inspection highlights issues at Priory Park Care home

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:37:19 GMT

A care home has been told it needs to improve in a number of areas following an inspection by the health watchdog.

Put the spring back in step

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:40:25 GMT

A 12-week exercise programme is aiming to help people with health problems.

Risk of UV rays session

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:29:32 GMT

An event to raise awareness about the risks of skin cancer caused by over exposure to harmful UV rays will be held in St George’s Shopping Centre tomorrow.

Lancashire trust celebrates International day to mark nurses

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:13:24 GMT

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrated the work of it’s 2,000 nurses as part of International Nurses Day.

Nurse gave wrong vaccine to patient

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:59:48 GMT

A nurse who botched the results of a smear test and injected a patient with the wrong vaccination has been suspended.

Help for young people with muscle wasting conditions

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:26:08 GMT

A specialist team has been launched at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals to support children and young people affected by neuromuscular conditions.

Family of Ian Bainbridge look for answers

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:16:06 GMT

The family of a former construction worker who died from an asbestos-related disease are looking for answers.

Story shorts - 15/05/13

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:21:01 GMT

A round-up of news in brief from across Lancashire