In the UK, there are 800,000 people with dementia and an estimated 400,000 people who have dementia but do not know it. This Dementia Action Week, from 16 to 22 May, the Alzheimer’s Society, has set the theme for 2022 as ‘diagnosis’. By raising...
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The Acorn Medical Centre in Accrington have opened their doors to invite everyone aged 16 or over for their vaccination.
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New technology has been introduced in England to help clinicians identify for the first time, a new group of people who may be at high risk from COVID-19. Over 800,000 adults will now be prioritised to receive a vaccine as part of the current...
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No one needs to go hungry in Hyndburn, please reach out if you are in need. Support is available from the Hyndburn Hub on enquiries@hyndburnbc.gov.uk and below is the list of food solutions help available over Christmas, provided by the Hyndburn...
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Frequently asked questions about Covid-19 vaccination from our Hyndburn community
More infoHyndburn Borough Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact businesses in Hyndburn, supporting them to remain COVID-secure to help tackle COVID-19. The Council will once again be providing advice and guidance to...
More infoWorld Mental Health Day is always important, but this year it is more important than ever. The global pandemic, financial insecurity and months of lockdown have had a huge impact on our mental health. According to research carried out by MIND...
More infoThe three Directors of Public Health (DPH) for Lancashire have joined forces to send a clear message to communities in the county.
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In a major drive to protect the community from flu this winter, NHS Blackburn with Darwen and NHS East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are urging all eligible people to get vaccinated against flu in their refreshed Protect Your...
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NHS COVID-19 app launches to help control coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission.
More infoLocal councils, Lancashire Police, support agencies, the NHS and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner have come together to create the #noexcuseforabuse campaign.
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The government has announced new measures to suppress the virus and keep the number of infections down.
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