English school children unwittingly smoking spice-spiked vapes, finds University of Bath. A worrying wake up call about vapes as new technology, links with drugs, who it’s aimed at, role of regulation & how to protect our children & vulnerable people bath.ac.uk/announcements/…

Prevention has always been better than the cure. The wider public health workforce has the potential to reach five million people annually. It offers immense potential to take prevention into the heart of our communities 🤝 Read more 👇 rsph.org.uk/our-work/polic…

Hello, there is power cut in #Samlesbury #Walton #PR5 are affecting 211 properties. We currently have engineers en route to site. I will keep you updated as more details of work onsite becomes available. If you require any additional support, please contact us on freephone 105

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🚴‍♀️ Today is Cycle to Work Day, the perfect opportunity to get in the saddle and experience the mental, physical and financial benefits of cycling for everyday journeys. ➡️ Give it a go! There's lots of helpful advice to get you started on our website orlo.uk/A459z

Never bin your vapes, as this can cause fires! Recycle your electricals, don't bin your electricals. Find out what to do at orlo.uk/CzB9t #GreenerCleanerLancs

📢 Today the JCVI announces its advice on who is eligible for this autumn's COVID-19 vaccination. Find out more on our blog post: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/02/who…

Hello everyone, we have a message from ACC Phil Davies to share with you this evening: To read it, please visit the following link: orlo.uk/ay2fg If anyone has any information regarding pre-planned disorder or criminality, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A message of unity from just some our community and faith leaders #Burnley

India’s 🇮🇳 Independence Day celebrations taking place at GujaratHinduSociety - a variety of cultural performances taking place. Here’s Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi 🌎🧘🏽‍♂️❤️☮️ with his group 🪕🥁🪈Hear all about it on my show on BBC Lancashire and BBC Cumbria

Bus journeys in Preston and Lancashire are so convenient and economical. Got some extra steps so good for wellbeing. Even better, it’s good for our planet. ⁦Preston Bus Ltd⁩ 👍🏻

Good Good Sir! Indeed #LoveYourBus Blackpool Transport it's good good #Poppy 🐾 & I love our #bus rides in #Fylde 🐾😀 we also enjoy the £2 fixed fare and in #Blackpool we have #trams too 😀

Brilliant message from Vinne Jones and British Heart Foundation in BBC Breakfast about hands only CPR that also combines looking after our mental health 👌🏻

Welcome the support from The BMA on vapes. This is not enough though with the trend we are seeing with “spiced” vapes in schools. We need more swift/decisive/collective action on vapes as a technology itself & how it is going to affect present/future generations. Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) Faculty of Public Health

Really important, life saving message and demonstration BBC Breakfast by Allergy UK about using adrenaline auto injectors (AAI). Are we AAI ready? More info here 👇🏽 allergyuk.org/about-allergy/…

So thank you, dear volunteers, for all that you do, ⁦Lancashire County Council⁩ is greater because of you.

Good sexual health enables healthy relationships, planned pregnancies and prevention of disease. Today we are calling on the Government to work with us and to commit to a sustainable, 10 year sexual and reproductive health strategy. English HIV and Sexual Health Commissioners Group Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) local.gov.uk/publications/b…

Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi 🌎🧘🏽‍♂️❤️☮️ Kate Ardern Reform Rosie Beacon florence Patrick King Andy Knox Dr Jaweeda Idoo (she/her) Liam Hosie LGA Wellbeing Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) Sally Gainsbury Andy Cowper Andrew Gwynne MP Layla Moran 🔶🕊️ Great point, Sakthi! Strengthening the collaboration between primary care, public health, and the wider determinants is essential. Local government and the VCSE sector play a crucial role in addressing health inequalities and ensuring that services are accessible to all.

Back by popular demand, FREE informal online personal development courses. First come, first served - book now to avoid disappointment! Delivered by Lancashire Adult Learning who also provide a range of health and wellbeing courses available to anyone in Lancashire: orlo.uk/rKAOC

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