LSC Integrated Care Partnership

Are you stocked up on medication ahead of the bank holiday weekend? 💊 Many health services will be closed over the bank holiday. Pharmacies recommend that you order repeat prescriptions at least five days earlier than you usually would. Read more: orlo.uk/ePx0X

@LentilLover @LSCICB Hi Christine. Those on clozapine will be eligible for an Autumn booster before winter but only those with weakened immune systems - like those with HIV, or cancer, or who have received an organ transplant - are eligible for a Spring booster

@HealthierLSC @LSCICB #ClozapinePatientMonitoringService #Clozapine Re:Covid Booster Schizophrenia and Covid_19 infection poses high risk for patients. Add on Clozapine effects. People with schizophrenia five times more likely to die from Covid-19 manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/…

💚 Last night several major landmarks across Lancashire and South Cumbria, including Blackpool Tower, were lit green to support #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. Find out more about about some of the work taking place to support young people's mental health ⬇️ orlo.uk/ChildrensMenta…

@_erica_lewis Hi Erica, Please could you send us a direct message with your email address and then we can pass this onto our autism lead who will get in touch with you - hope this helps.

It's not this part of the ICB, but a number of cllrs raising queries about the transfer of autism diagnosis services & the disruption this is causing for people on the diagnosis journey or just on the other side. @HealthierLSC, is there a transition plan?

A mental health focus at Health & Adult Social Care scrutiny today. Papers & link to webcast council.lancashire.gov.uk/ieListDocument…

💷😟 Constantly worrying about money? You’re not alone. January can be tough when it comes to money – especially if you’re being hit with credit card bills from Christmas spending. And that’s on top of the rising cost of living. Help is out there 👉🏽 orlo.uk/NHSCostOfLivin…

Huge news for Lancashire... bbc.in/3IX0Tqc

🌞 Would you like to help us make Lancashire and South Cumbria a healthier place to live? If the answer is yes, join our Citizens' Panel today so you can share your views on local health and care services. ➡️ Find out more here: orlo.uk/cs9z4

An important message regarding our urgent and emergency care services 👇

❄ Christmas can be a lonely time for people who live in care homes. In fact, 60% of residents get no visitors at all. You can help – the small gesture of sending a Christmas card can make a huge difference 👇 orlo.uk/ALlMT #CardsForKindness

@zoe_roscoe_ Hi Zoe, we'll follow this up with the team involved and come back to you.

There is planned industrial action by the @theRCN today (20th December). Lancashire & South Cumbria colleagues will not be included in the industrial action on those dates. Please attend your appointments as planned. 👉 orlo.uk/5mpHb

🌞 Would you like to help us make Lancashire and South Cumbria a healthier place to live? If the answer is yes, join our Citizens' Panel today so you can share your views on local health and care services. ➡️ Find out more here: orlo.uk/iulQz

🦌⛄🎄 Help reduce loneliness in older people this Christmas by sending a festive card to your local care home. Residents have told us receiving a card makes a huge difference to them. Find out more here 👇 orlo.uk/i8Vby #CardsForKindness

❗ Cases of invasive Group A Strep are rare, but parents should be aware of what to look out for. If you think your child is seriously unwell, call 999 or go to A&E. #GroupAStrep More info ➡ orlo.uk/QD5uz

☃❤ It's freezing at this time of year, but why not warm someone’s heart? Sending someone in a care home a Christmas card can help brighten up their day. Find out how to take part in #CardsForKindness here 👇 orlo.uk/4P12Y

There is planned industrial action by the @theRCN today and 20th December. Lancashire & South Cumbria colleagues will not be included in the industrial action on those dates. Please attend your appointments as planned. 👉 orlo.uk/EPVRi

❄ Christmas can be a lonely time for people who live in care homes. In fact, 60% of residents get no visitors at all. You can help – the small gesture of sending a Christmas card can make a huge difference 👇 orlo.uk/jNrP6 #CardsForKindness

It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since we launched the vaccination programme. It has been an incredible journey and wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing partners, staff, and of course our army of volunteers 💪

🌞 Would you like to help us make Lancashire and South Cumbria a healthier place to live? If the answer is yes, join our Citizens' Panel today so you can share your views on local health and care services. ➡️ Find out more here: orlo.uk/Vp2Yr

A #FridayFact as part of the International 16 days of Activism against Domestic Abuse. Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse. Find out what that means here: orlo.uk/9JLSM 🆘 In an emergency, if someone is at risk or a crime is in progress, always dial 999.