From today (15 April) you can book your spring COVID-19 vaccine online or on the 📱 NHS App if you are eligible.

Appointments will start from 22 April. You don't need to wait to be invited.

Find out more and book now at nhs.uk/book-vaccine

📢 Last chance to register for the national New Hospital Programme patient and public engagement workshop on Tuesday 16 April!

Deadline: Thurs 11 April.

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More than 4 million people are invited for cervical screening in England each year.

Cervical screening can help stop cancer before it starts, so don't ignore your invite.

Book your smear test.

🎉Celebrating Steve Whalley's 50 years of service from Chorley & Royal Preston Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre! 👏

Despite adversity, his resilience has shone bright. Join us in honouring his remarkable journey!
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Your next poo could save your life. So, if you’ve received a #BowelCancer testing kit through the post, don’t forget to send it back.

Find out more: nhs.uk/bowel

Home can be the best place for further recovery after an injury or illness, this is why we all do our bit to help discharge our patients as soon as possible 🏡

Plan ahead when loved ones are admitted to hospital by following our guidance. It could help get them home sooner 💙

Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk. ➡️ nhs.uk/bloodpressure

Symptoms of bowel cancer can include blood in your poo and tummy pain or bloating.

Other health problems can cause similar symptoms – but it’s important to get them checked by a GP if you have any symptoms for 3 weeks or more.

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

On behalf of the Trust, we would like to wish a heartfelt Eid Mubarak to all our colleagues, patients and communities! 🎉

We hope you have a special time filled with unity and joy and are able to spend some quality time with your family and loved ones 🌙

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.

Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.

Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

Wishing all of our patients, colleagues and community a blessed Easter from all of us at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals! We hope you are able to enjoy this joyous celebration with family and friends 🐣

Our Council of Governors want to ensure they’re communicating with our members and community in the best way possible to reflect the views of the local population.

We kindly ask that you take 5 minutes to complete our survey ⬇️ lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/news/article/6…

Our Council of Governors want to ensure they’re communicating with our members and community in the best way possible to reflect the views of the local population.

Please spend 5 minutes on our brief survey to share your preferred communication methods.⬇️
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Beware of employment scams falsely offering roles at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

Genuine offers only come through our Trac system after formal interviews, with no payment requested prior to employment.

Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

🌟 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Consultant, Prof. Mohammed Munavvar, & team were the UK’s exclusive representatives chosen to perform a live endoscopy procedure on a global telecast! 🌍Their expertise was showcased during the 'Pulmonology on Air' event!
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With the Easter bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance. For more information on how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/p….

Some GP services will be available over the Easter bank holiday. If you have a health concern, contact your GP practice or use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent medical help. ➡️ 111.nhs.uk

Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours over the Easter bank holiday. To find an open pharmacy near you visit nhs.uk/service-search….

🎉This week Prof Munavvar hosted the fourth annual Ramadan fasting challenge in aid of Rosemere Cancer Foundation
Over 120 colleagues came together for a celebratory meal filled with a variety of cuisines across the world at Royal Preston Hospital 🌎Find out more below: lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/news/article/6…

Our Council of Governors want to ensure they’re communicating with our members and community in the best way possible to reflect the views of the local population.

We kindly ask that you take 5 minutes to complete our survey ⬇️ lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/news/article/6…