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Help is on hand for Anxiety, Depression and other mental health problem sufferer
A new NHS campaign is encouraging people struggling with their mental health to seek confidential help from NHS talking therapies. Research shows that nearly half of South Asians put off seeking
Gary Barlow ‘A Different Stage’ , New Shows Announced
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, composer and producer, Gary Barlow announces a host of new dates for A Different Stage, his theatrical one man stage show telling his story, in his words.
The Lowry to host World Premiere of new work Tomorrow Is Not Promised
A story of one woman’s journey through grief to hope, at The Lowry on Friday 18 & Saturday 19 February 2022. A co-production between New Slang Productions, The Lowry and
UCLan leads pilot study into innovative digital stroke rehab tool
A pilot research study into a potentially quality of life-enhancing digital stroke rehabilitation tool has launched. The Virtual Engagement Rehabilitation Assistant (VERA) is a bespoke digital tool being developed by
Pfizer and BioNTech start trials of new Omicron-specific jab
Pfizer and BioNTech have started clinical trials of a new Covid vaccine which targets the Omicron variant. The companies plan to test the protection gained from the new vaccine as
UCLan partners with Lancashire BME Network to strengthen racial equality drive
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has teamed up with the Lancashire BME Network (LBN) in a bid to strengthen the support and opportunities available to marginalised communities living in
Tree planting commemorates 80 years of Jewish refugees
A native oak tree has been planted at Whitefield’s Hamilton Road Park to mark the 80th anniversary of the Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) – the national charity providing social
Do you think you need A&E, contact NHS 111 online first
The NHS is encouraging the public to use NHS 111 online to get urgent medical advice quickly – in addition to existing services – ahead of what England’s top doctor
Reuniting with your loved ones?
If you are planning a foreign holiday, a visit abroad to see loved ones or jetting off with friends, remember that proof of vaccination is required to enter most countries.
Be an unsung hero by participating world first Covid-19 antiviral study
Public urged to sign-up to a world-leading study for antivirals if they test positive for COVID-19 Recruitment drive backed by charities including Kidney Care UK, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Diabetes UK
