Photo: Marek Szczepanek, via Wikimedia Poisons experts at the Health Protection Agency’s specialist commissioned National Poisons Information Service — the poisons advisory body for frontline medics — are advising people […]
North West HIV care figure concerns
The number of people being treated for HIV in the North West region reached 6,332 in 2010 according to Health Protection Agency figures published today ahead of World AIDS Day […]
Are you ready for winter?
Hints, tips and advice on preparing for winter can now be found in one handy place. As part of the nationwide ‘Get Ready for Winter’ campaign, Lancaster City Council has […]
Local health scheme walks its way to success
A local health scheme has walked its way to success after being awarded national accreditation by Walking for Health. The Active Health Walking Scheme, managed by Lancaster City Council provides […]
Homebirth support group for Lancaster gets set to launch
Charlotte (at one day old), born at home in Lancaster earlier this year. The first meeting of a new homebirth support group for Lancaster will take place next week. The […]
Shape up for summer at Salt Ayre
If you’ve just returned from your summer holidays and the photos of you on the beach are making you think that you need to lose a few pounds then help […]
Council seeks views on air quality in Galgate
With a near constant stream of traffic pouring through the village along the A6, Galgate residents may be pleased to hear that Lancaster City Council is inviting comments from members […]
Local students advised to get their jabs
The Health Protection Agency is asking universities and further education colleges to encourage students to check that they have previously been fully vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella and Group C […]
Wild Mushroom warning for Autumn 'foragers'
A poisonous Destroying Angel mushroom. Photo: Daniel Butler of Fungal Forays The Health Protection Agency’s poisons experts have issued a wild mushroom safety message as autumn arrives, warning of the […]
Get Fit Volunteers wanted for Williamson Park
Lancaster City Council is looking for volunteers with green fingers to take part in a new health and fitness project that is being developed for Williamson Park by the council […]