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Posted: 21 July 2021
New NHS report highlights why new hospital facilities are needed for Lancashire and South Cumbria

The local NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria has published a new report explaining why funding for new hospital facilities is essential for the health of local people.

Posted: 16 July 2021
NHS Patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear surgical face masks in healthcare settings

England’s Chief Nurse has today reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a surgical face mask and follow social distancing rules.

Posted: 14 July 2021
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Appoints Interim Chief Executive

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) has today announced the appointment of Martin Hodgson as Interim Chief Executive.

Posted: 5 July 2021
NHS chief hails ‘unprecedented’ honour for staff

Sir Simon Stevens today hailed the “skill and compassion and the fortitude” of health service staff as the NHS was awarded the George Cross for 73 years dedicated service and the response to COVID by Her Majesty the Queen.

Posted: 25 June 2021
Rebecca Baxter is June’s Employee of the Month
Posted: 25 June 2021
Beginning of improvement works in the Emergency Department
Posted: 18 June 2021
System Wide Perfect Week 21-25 June, 2021

Next week, between Monday, 21 June and Friday, 25 June, we will be working with our Health and care partners across Lancashire and South Cumbria to run a ‘Perfect Week’ initiative.