Health

Devan Hopkins, a week after coming off life support.

Labourer's miracle recovery after 'seasonal flu' leaves him fighting for life

The pre-vaccine Covid era saw restrictions and rules change regularly

Lancashire was seen by government as more 'Covid co-operative' than Manchester

Registered manager Mark Howard.

Firm expands with £500k investment in young people’s residential care

Lancashire County Council is supporting World AIDS Day this Friday, (December 1).

Remembrance service at Priory to mark World AIDS Day

One hundred year-old Ellen Prosser, known as Nell, receives the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine from Dr Nikki Kanani at the Sunrise Care Home in Sidcup, south east London on January 7, 2021. (Photo by Kirsty O'Connor / POOL / AFP) (Photo by KIRSTY O'CONNOR/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Care homes: Covid-19 and flu jabs offered to every resident

Dr Milli Raizada.

New guide explains how lifestyle impacts hormonal health

Youngsters working in their school garden.

Food initiative transforms schools into havens for wildlife and outdoor learning

Bay Medical Group are advising Morecambe patients to change their pharmacy as chemist at surgery closes in the new year.

Patients advised to change pharmacy as chemist at surgery is closing

The charity Halloween display was held at a house on South Road in Morecambe.

Man raises thousands of pounds for CancerCare with Halloween display

Sue Godward.

Cancer charity aims to see donations double with festive campaign

Special award for nurse whose husband was held captive by the Taliban

Ron Carey.

Singer writes book about his life to raise money for charities

Dr,.Adam Janjua (right) says it is vital the exodus of experienced GPs is stopped

'Honest conversation' needed with patients about what GPs can do, doctor says

PhD student Seren Parkman interviews Martin Nance as part of the study to assess voice quality across the lifespan.

From ‘whisperyness’ to ‘wobbliness’ - make your voice heard say researchers

Holme Lane access - Bollards and fencing to be replaced and redesigned to meet national guidance on accessibility and allow access for all legitimate greenway users. Picture from Sustrans.

Vital upgrades to walking and cycling path mean some parts will be closed

The Myles family enjoy an ice cream during a holiday in Morecambe. Picture by Fiona Myles.

Coastal town holds special place in family's heart

The team from BSG Solicitors.

Solicitors take part in icy challenge for cancer charity

Lancaster Railway Station.

Health clinic plans for disused rooms at railway station

The giant lungs will be in Morecambe on Thursday.

Giant lungs to visit Morecambe to help beat biggest cancer killer

Tiffany Moore of Renes presents Catherine Butterworth, director of income generation at St John's Hospice, with a cheque for £940.

Boutique fashion shows raise over £900 for St John’s Hospice

Dan Stainer with his certificate for being a finalist in the Home Care Registered Manager category at the North West Great British Care Awards.

Homecare manager is finalist in Great British Care Awards

Façade of supported living apartments on Slyne Road in Lancaster.

Apartments for adults with learning and physical disabilities open in city

The Covid booser programme has been running throughout the autumn

Last chance for most vulnerable in Lancashire to book Covid booster jab

Fancy a hydro massage chairs or cryo bed treatment to boost your wellbeing? Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Feeling good: Early customer feedback praises 3-1-5

Teresa Davis post-accident.

Mum hit by lorry reveals determination to return to work

Phil McGrath, one of the newly funded Macmillan Benefits Advisors based in North Lancashire.

Cancer patients offered support to help with cost of living with advice service

Matt Roberts will have his head shaved on December 10.

Teen who grew hair for three years raises £8,500 in grandad’s memory

Tommy Smith, Jodie Flynn and their son Cooper with his mum's medal.

Competition success for bodybuilding mum who also runs a cake making business

Life coach and L.A.D.S. founder Jake Davidson. Photo by Josh Brandwood

Life coach launches support group in bid to fight men’s mental health stigma

Neuro DropIn founder Sharon Jackson.

King's Award for Voluntary Service: City charity to receive top honour

CancerCare’s annual Santa Dash will be painting the streets of Lancaster a seasonal splash of red this later this month.

Annual Santa Dash set to put the fun in run this Christmas

Cinderbarrow Miniature Railway at Carnforth.

Life-saving defib installed at popular visitor attraction

MP David Morris at a recent celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Lune Valley swimming pool being open.

Village swimming pool awarded £17k from government support fund

Cancer rates in Lancashire are causing concern (image: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels)

'Difficult-to-treat' cancer is the most common type in Lancashire

The Run Up club meets in Dalton Square, Lancaster, every Saturday at 10am. Picture: Tom Morbey

Running club reaches out to all young adults

Ryelands House Lancaster which has been vacated by the local hospital trust due to the sorry state of the building.

Why historic house used as health clinic for decades now stands boarded up

Canine parvovirus is a serious and highly contagious disease that affects dogs (Photo: Shutterstock)

Parvovirus in dogs on the rise in Lancashire: symptoms and prevention

Kids enjoy uni's special festival of health and wellbeing

Gillian Holden.

Therapy helps woman find a ‘new me’ after treatment for breast cancer

UK's richest Gypsy not surprised travellers likely to suffer bad health

Karen Dixon was dismissed from her bank nursing job at The Sands after concerns were raised.

‘Chaotic’ and ‘dishonest’ nurse put care home at risk of scabies outbreak

Dr Andy Knox at Buckingham Palace, where he received his MBE from King Charles III.

Carnforth GP receives MBE from King Charles at Buckingham Palace

Emma Hodgson has been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse by the Queen’s Nursing Institute.

Nurse at Lancaster doctor’s surgery wins top honour

The festival will be held at the Health Innovation Campus.

Lifelong wellbeing the focus of city festival

Market Square Lancaster around the 1820s – image courtesy The Whitworth, University of Manchester.

Club whose members once included Dr Buck Ruxton celebrates 200th anniversary

Deena Gillan, club manager, Judith Read, charity manager and Sarah Dack McGuinness, marketing manager at 3-1-5 Gym.

Hospitals charity receives huge support from gym