Lancaster University and the Lakes International Comic Art Festival are joining forces to organise an event directed towards supporting learners’ mental health. Young people’s wellbeing has been deteriorating at an unprecedented speed. This […]
Local author devises illustrated Parkinson’s Diary aid released for sufferers and carers
Lancaster-based comic creator and author Antonella Caputo has devised an illustrated Parkinson’s Diary, now available in English and German, with the aim of helping people with the disease. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition, […]
Lancaster University research reveals devastating impact of pandemic on Parkinson’s community
Research by Lancaster University has painted a grim picture of how the coronavirus pandemic has affected those living with and affected by Parkinson’s
BMA “bitterly disappointed” at GP contract changes for England announced with no agreement
The BMA says it is ‘bitterly disappointed’ with changes to the GP contract in England announced today, which will impact GP services in Lancaster and Morecambe
Salt Ayre plans pass the first stage
There’s a new look for Salt Ayre Sports Centre ahead. Image supplied for illustrative purposes only. Image © Createability Proposals for a multi-million pound redevelopment of Salt Ayre Sports Centre have […]
Lancaster University Ebola expert helps the World Health Organisation
Dr Derek Gatherer, an expert in Ebola from Lancaster University has hailed “a major step forward” in the diagnosis of the disease after working with the World Health Organisation. The […]
Help yourself to stay well this winter
Getting a flu jab could help vulnerable people stay healthy over the winter months and Lancashire County Council is urging people to get vaccinated and is offering advice to help […]
Plain tobacco packaging plan gets County Council backing
The Government’s move to introduce plain tobacco packaging has been welcomed by Azhar Ali, Lancashire County Council’s cabinet member for health and wellbeing. After writing to MPs encouraging them to […]
Local sunbed users warned: Four out of five sunbeds fail safety checks
Lancashire County Council Trading Standards is warning tanning salons after high numbers of sunbeds were found to fail safety checks. Officers tested the UV radiation levels of 37 sunbeds which […]
Level 3 ‘Heatwave’ alert issued for North West
Following up on our earlier post from Lancashire County Council about the heatwave, the Met Office has just announced a Level 3 ‘Heatwave’ alert for the North West, warning we […]