Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

12/10/2025

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and their families to improve mental health and reach their full potential?

Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team making a real difference?

We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, innovative, and committed to improving outcomes for young people to work as a principle clinical psychologist in our Children’s Psychological Service (CPS) in Lancaster and Morecambe.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now by clicking the link in the comments below.

12/10/2025

👀 Did anyone see us pounding the pavements of Blackpool on Friday?

To launch our brand new charity, Hope and Mind at LSCFT, we walked the length of Blackpool Prom collecting donations and chatting to members of the public to spread the word!

The walk also kicked off our 100km October Challenge where we’re encouraging everyone to walk, run or cycle 100km to raise funds and awareness for mental health, learning disability and community services across Lancashire and South Cumbria 💜

You can donate to Hope and Mind via the link in our bio, or to learn more, head to hopeandmind.org.uk

11/10/2025

By calling NHS 111 and selecting option 2, you can access round-the-clock support from a mental health professional in your area, anytime you’re facing a mental health crisis.

10/10/2025

It’s a quiet one on the prom today… but you can still make a big difference! 💜

Support our new LSCFT Charity and help us continue making a positive impact in our communities.

Big or small, your donation makes a difference: www.hopeandmind.org.uk

10/10/2025

🌟 The wait is over… 🌟

Today we are proud to introduce our new Trust Charity, Hope and Mind at LSCFT.

Hope and Mind will support the Trust to deliver outstanding mental health, learning disability, autism and community services across our region.

Our vision is to achieve excellence in care, reduce health inequalities and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health and enrich every experience of support.

Together, we can bring hope and create brighter futures for our communities.

To find out more click the link in the comments

Hope and Mind at LSCFT supports Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCft) to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community-based services across the region.

10/10/2025

Does every week feel like a long week?

Fatigue and burnout shouldn’t be normal parts of going to work.

It doesn’t matter if you have a physical job, or you spend a lot of your time sitting at a desk, it can affect anyone.

Getting six to nine hours of sleep, coupled with a healthy diet can make loads of difference in fighting off exhaustion, headaches and stress.

09/10/2025

Annual Members Conference - one week to go!

Service users, members of the public and all colleagues are invited to this year's Annual Members Conference taking place at The Great's Room, Preston North End on 16 October.

There will be a range of engagement stalls showcasing Trust services and partner organisations where you can find out more about their work and how they can support our service users. Our HARRI bus and Mobile Research Unit will also be on site for you to explore!

During the formal meeting, this year's Annual Reports and Accounts will be presented and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions to the Board.

Order of the day:
12pm – Arrival and registration
12pm to 1pm – Engagement stalls
1pm to 3pm – Annual members meeting
3pm to 4pm – Engagement stalls

You don't need to register to attend, but it is helpful for us to have an idea of numbers. For enquiries, further details and to register your attendance please contact our Company Secretary Team by email: company.secretary@lscft.nhs.uk.

09/10/2025

More than £300,000 of funding has been awarded to a research study sponsored and hosted by Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) this Black History Month, aimed at reducing health inequality in Black communities.

Bipolar disorder can deeply affect lives, but African and Caribbean communities in the UK are often underrepresented in research and face barriers like stigma, discrimination, and lack of culturally sensitive care.

The pioneering CaPE project (Culturally adapted Psychoeducation for African and Caribbean persons with bipolar disorder in the UK) aims to positively change that. The Trust has received £300,169 from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research for Patient Benefit Programme.

Led by Psychologist Dr Dung Jidong, with our Research Operations Manager Farah Lunat, as co-applicant, the project is a huge step forward in making mental health care more inclusive and culturally responsive to Black communities, and it partners with Bipolar UK.

Dr Dung Jidong has experience of delivering numerous culturally adapted psychological interventions while leading randomised controlled trials, including a feasibility study for people with bipolar disorders in Nigeria. People with bipolar disorder have higher su***de rates and a life expectancy of 10-20 years shorter than the general population.

In the UK, Bipolar disorder has an economic burden of £6.4 billion annually and Black people are 173 times more likely than their White counterparts to receive a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is under-researched, particularly within African and Caribbean communities. This research focuses on African and Caribbean people who self-identity as Black British, Black African, Caribbean, or of mixed African or Caribbean heritage.

Farah said: “Through education and engagement, previous research has shown that communities are not only willing but are often eager to contribute to shaping the future of care. This project will give people an opportunity to do just that. Here at LSCFT we do more to be inclusive and we’re proud to be part of research that makes a real difference in reducing health inequalities and aiming for equity.”

09/10/2025

In 24 hours, we will announce something special.

It’s about people. It’s about support. It’s about creating brighter futures.

The countdown is nearly over… are you ready?

08/10/2025

Job alert!

We are recruiting a social worker or experienced professional to join an exciting NIHR-funded research trial – Empowered Together. This study explores the unmet social care needs of men in prison, in partnership with the University of Manchester.

As the Empowered Together social care coordinator, you’ll receive specialist training and play a vital role in planning, screening, assessing, and coordinating care for men in prison. You’ll need:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to meet targets and work independently
• Passion for research and social justice

Help shape the future of coordinated social care in prison settings and apply in the comments below.

07/10/2025

It’s now only 3 days until we reveal something that’s been quietly growing and developing behind the scenes.

Think community. Think hope. Think change.

We’d love to hear your guesses in the comments below 👇

04/10/2025

If you are experiencing significant emotional or mental health distress, call 111 and select the mental health option.

This service offers 24/7 advice and support if you are:

- Experiencing worry, anxiety or fear that you can't control
- Hearing voices or seeing things that others can't
- Considering harming yourself
- Find yourself withdrawing from your friends or family