East Lancashire NHS

24/10/2025

There are currently around 200 people in our Urgent Care and Emergency Departments. Our teams are working incredibly hard but we know that some people are facing long waits and we are sorry about that. Please know we are doing everything we can.

Please help us by considering where the best place is for your health needs. If your condition is not life or limb threatening, there may be an alternative service that can help, including a local pharmacy, your GP, the Urgent Treatment Centre at Burnley General Teaching Hospital or Minor Injuries Unit at Accrington Acorn Centre.

If in doubt please use NHS 111 online which has health professionals that will direct you to the most appropriate place.
Full details of waiting times and additional services can be found on our website – link in the comments👇

24/10/2025

Our Vaccine Van will be at Accrington Town Hall TODAY, 10am - 4pm, offering FREE Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to those eligible.
Find Us At: Blackburn Rd, Accrington BB5 1LA
Check if you're eligible online: https://orlo.uk/6e7Hz

22/10/2025

Our Vaccine Van will be at Burnley General Hospital TOMORROW, 10am - 4pm, offering FREE Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to those eligible.
Find Us At: Burnley General Hospital, Casterton Ave, Burnley, BB10 2PQ
Check if you're eligible online: https://orlo.uk/O1DEX

14/10/2025

COVID and flu vaccinations available today at Clitheroe Auction Mart! No appointment necessary. See more details below: 👇

📢 COVID & Flu Vaccinations Available Today
🕙 10:00 – 16:00
📍 Clitheroe Auction Mart

Join us today at Clitheroe Auction Mart for walk-in COVID-19 and influenza (flu) vaccinations. No appointment needed — just drop in during our clinic hours.

Protect yourself, your family and your community this season. 💉

Details:

When: Today, 10:00 to 16:00

Where: Clitheroe Auction Mart

What: COVID-19 & Flu jabs

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12/10/2025

Do you know the signs and symptoms of ?

Bowel Cancer UK are bringing their roadshow to Burnley on:
• Tuesday 14 October, 10am - 4pm: ASDA Superstore, Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0EQ
• Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October, 10am - 4pm: Burnley Town Centre, St James's Street, BB11 1NQ

Their friendly staff and volunteer team will be there to answer our questions or listen to any worries you might have.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/mTe7n

08/10/2025

We’re helping Bowel Cancer UK raise vital awareness of .

They’re visiting Burnley on:

• Tuesday 14 October, 10am - 4pm: ASDA Superstore, Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0EQ
• Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October, 10am - 4pm: Burnley Town Centre, St James's Street, BB11 1NQ

If you're in the area, come along and learn more!

07/10/2025

For the first time, parents can now get their 2 and 3 year olds vaccinated at local pharmacies.

It’s quick, safe and effective. Protect your child this winter.

Book now or find a local pharmacy offering walk-in appointments: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/

23/09/2025

23/09/2025

The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency confirm that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Read more in their latest update.

➡️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children

17/09/2025

What matters to you as you age? Healthwatch Lancashire is exploring what matters most to people as they age - especially those who don't have a family support network.

Please take a few moments and share your views - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LGVNAG/

What are your future plans for getting older?💭

Many people in Lancashire do not have a family support network, which means ageing may look a little different for some👱‍♀️👱‍♂️

We want to hear about your concerns regarding agein well and what the ideal ageing scenario looks like for you💙

Survey➡https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL

12/09/2025

What does ageing well look like to you?👩‍🦳🧑‍🦳

Our ongoing research project is investigating ageing well across Lancashire💙

Is it care you can trust? Someone who can be there just to talk and listen? Is it being able to choose your own care plan?🏥

Whatever it looks like, we want to hear your views via our new survey➡https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL

02/09/2025

Pregnancy can alter your body's immune response and therefore make you more susceptible to infections.

As we head into autumn we are more than likely to start to see rising cases of flu - if you are pregnant, please consider protecting yourself and your unborn baby from what can be a severe illness.

The vaccination (which is completely safe during pregnancy) is available NOW - please don't delay, speak to your midwife or GP surgery for further advice.

https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/flu-jab/

From today, pregnant women can get the flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their baby.

Contact your maternity service, GP surgery or community pharmacy to schedule yours.

Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/flu-jab/