What will STP mean for Lancashire?
It’s claimed that patients and even doctors and nurses are in the dark about huge changes coming to Lancashire. According … Read more
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The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service to be redesigned in Bolton
Concerns over recruitment could lead to responsibility for children’s mental health services in Bolton being transferred away from the hospital. … Read more
Campaigners claim future of Royal Bolton Hospital at risk under “disgraceful” cuts to NHS
Campaigners have hit out at plans they say will significantly reduce the size of an already stretched Royal Bolton Hospital. … Read more
Strong future for East Lancashire baby unit, says NHS chief
SPECIALIST maternity services in East Lancashire are in position to be rolled out further than its current catchment area, according … Read more
NHS crisis: 19 hospitals face axe as doctors accuse Government of deliberate underfunding
The NHS is facing its biggest shake up in a generation with nearly 20 hospitals marked for closure and care … Read more
Revealed: 24 A&Es could be closed or downgraded
HSJ has identified which of the NHS’s circa 175 Type 1 adult emergency departments are at risk of downgrade or … Read more
Walk-in centre at Accrington Victoria will close in March
A patient group say they are ‘horrified’ after it was confirmed a GP walk-in centre used by tens of thousands … Read more
Lancashire and South Cumbria healthcare plan aims to plug £575m funding gap
Health services in Lancashire and South Cumbria will face a projected £575m funding gap by 2021 unless extensive changes are … Read more
Leaked STP calls for £160m for hospital services shake-up
Health leaders in Lancashire and south Cumbria believe £160m is required over the next two financial years to deliver key … Read more