News

To mark Men’s Health Awareness Month, throughout November we will be sharing a number of stories from colleagues whose own experiences of mental health have inspired them to help others.

This Armistice Day, we are honouring all veterans and highlighting our continued recognition as a Veteran Aware Trust.

Earlier this year service users and local communities were asked to submit name suggestions for the formerly named Recovery College. Ben Wilson-Mayor was delighted to be crowned the winner with his initiative suggestion, Community Roots.

Our Chief Executive, Chris Oliver, said: “I extend my personal condolences on behalf of the Trust to Bren’s family for their loss and our thoughts remain with his family and friends.

We are celebrating the vital contributions made by internationally educated nurses (IENs) to our patients.

You may have heard in the news that there are currently shortages of some medicines used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is impacting stockholding in both hospital and community pharmacies and as a result of this there may be times over the next few months when it may be more difficult to get hold of the following ADHD medications:

Throughout November we are encouraging men to speak about their mental health and seek help and support.

During Black History Month, we have been lucky enough to hear many stories from our inspirational female staff members from black heritage backgrounds.

There are just a few days left to nominate yourself as a governor to represent patients, staff and your community here at LSCft.

We are encouraging staff, service users and the public to speak up, talk to friends, family and ask for support as the clocks go back this weekend.

The Mayor of Preston visited Community Roots on 26 October to welcome their newest partnership with the Breakthrough Recovery Chorley Group.

We are pleased to announce that Oliver Soriano has been appointed as the Trust’s Chief Nurse.