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Living with bipolar Phil Huggon is a husband and dad of three adult children. One of the experiences he says has shaped his life was when he lost his mum, who died when he was just 10 years old. Fast forward thirty years and at the age of 40, Phil was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

We are happy to share with you the new issue of Shine, our Trust magazine.

Congratulations to all of our nursing teams and individuals shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Nursing Times Awards!

Congratulations to our apprentice colleagues for their success in this year’s Health and Care Apprenticeship Awards.

Inpatients on mental health wards in Lancashire and South Cumbria will this year benefit from being able to exercise on the ward thanks to an innovative new partnership.

Message from ICB: hospitals in Lancashire and South Cumbria are preparing for more industrial action with junior doctors set to strike this week for the first time since February.

A former patient of our South Cumbria Learning Disability Service is celebrating losing six stone in weight after the help of a nurse who helped transform his life.

This Carers Week, carers are sharing their experiences of working for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust while also having caring responsibilities for a loved one, touching on the challenges they face at both work and home that impacts their health and wellbeing. 

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

This safe haven for carers, located in the heart of Wesham, has now offered more than 30 hours of support for those in need. In the early winter of 2022, the idea of establishing a carer’s café at Wesham took root. Initiated by carers champion, Katherine Routledge, who had witnessed the positive impact of similar groups in the past and with the support of colleagues, it wasn’t long before it gained momentum.

This Carers Week, we wanted to highlight the local carers organisations across Lancashire & South Cumbria, who provide information, advice and support to those who might be struggling with their caring role. As a trust, we understand the impact caring might have and therefor during this important week, wanted to raise awareness of the organisations in the community who can help and support.

Some good news, the Trust has been recognised at the HSJ Digital Awards 2024 which acknowledges excellence in digitising, connecting, and transforming health and care.