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Despite the benefits of the young people being able to connect with friends and family, it also leaves children open to risks.

Blackpool, Lytham and Fleetwood GPs ranked on receptionist helpfulness

The latest GP Patient Survey has revealed how satisfied patients are with the service and care they receive at GP practices across England.

Ranked: Fylde coast GPs graded on how helpful the reception teams are

Fylde coast's most helpful GP receptionist teams revealed in new NHS Patient Survey

New NHS data reveals Fylde coast's most helpful GP receptionist teams

Some of the Housekeeping Team at Trinity Hospice

Hospice bosses celebrate team who are 'vital to everything they do'

Blackpool and Fylde Coast MPs Chris Webb, Cat Smith, Andrew Snowden and Lorraine Beavers

Here's how all four Fylde coast MPs voted on the Assisted Dying Bill

Danny and Amberin

Blackpool man in race to raise £40k to save fiancé from brain tumour

The Peterborough GP surgeries that are hardest to get through to by phone, according to their patients

All 34 Fylde coast GPs ranked on how satisfied their patients are

Revealed: Fylde coast GP surgeries where it's easiest to get a same-day appointment

Fylde coast GPs where it's easiest to get a same-day appointment

New health checks in Lancashire and South Cumbria ‘prevent 1,500 hospital admissions’

New health checks hailed for ‘preventing 1,500 hospital admissions’

An example of equipment that may be used by a teledermatology service

Skin cancer wait times to be slashed as new service to be rolled out

Every Fylde coast GP ranked from best to worst on how helpful their receptionists are

Every Fylde coast GP ranked on how helpful their receptionists are

Doctor who saved Blackpool police officer's life during dramatic RNLI sea rescue remembered at funeral

Doctor who saved police officer's life at sea remembered at funeral

A colourful new mural featuring flamingos has been unveiled at Over Wyre Medical Centre

Colourful new flamingo mural unveiled at Fylde coast GP

All 34 Fylde coast GPs ranked by how easy it is to get a same-day appointment

Fylde coast GPs ranked by how easy it is to get a same-day appointment

New CQC rating for Blackpool Victoria Hospital medical services after new inspection

New CQC rating for Blackpool Victoria Hospital medical services

All 34 Fylde coast GPs ranked by how helpful their reception teams are

All 34 Fylde coast GPs ranked by how helpful their reception teams are
See how your load GP’s reception service is rated...
Jack Marshall

Across the Fylde coast, generous people are donating their time to visit hospice patients at home through a befriending service called Hospice Neighbours.

Generous Fylde coast locals befriending elderly neighbours

Revealed: The 34 Fylde coast GP surgeries with the most satisfied patients

The 34 Fylde coast GP surgeries with the most satisfied patients

Broadhurst Optometrists based in Market Square have now introduced the Valeda technology in Lytham.

Independent opticians introduce new ground-breaking technology

Blackpool consultant Mr Gautam Talawadekar from Spire Fylde coast Hospital named in Doctify’s UK Top 100 Medical Professionals for 2026

Blackpool surgeon named in UK’s Top 100 Medical Professionals for 2026

Ex paramedic took pictures of decomposed body to send to colleagues

The latest GP Patient Survey has revealed how patients rate their experiences when contacting GP practices across England.

Revealed: 31 Fylde coast GPs with the most helpful receptionist teams

Blackpool Victoria Hospital Emergency Department.

NHS warning for public during doctors' strikes and World Cup 2026

Number of people receiving corridor care at Blackpool Victoria in May

Roy Burgess was rushed by ambulance from Clifton Hospital

Blackpool Hospital says lessons learned after patient tragically dies

A patient who died from a heart attack had previously reported he was suffering chest pains to the non-emergency NHS 111 number.

Man found dead of heart attack reported chest pain but doctor not told

MP Lorraine Beavers met staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Blackpool deserves more NHS funding to care for tourists says MP
‘The staff are working incredibly hard to provide a better service to patients’
Claire Lark

Newel Health designs, develops, and operates digital medical devices in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech partners.

Ad Feature Newel Health and Gerresheimer launch strategic collaboration

Co-founders of Predictive Health Intelligence, Tim Jobson and Neil Stevens

Ad Feature New study reveals new way to find serious liver disease earlier

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is to be part of a new pilot scheme designed to overhaul the “fit note” system

Fylde coast to join pilot designed to fix ‘broken’ sick note system

The Crescent GP Surgery is based at Cleveleys Health Centre in Kelso Avenue, Cleveleys

'Risk of future deaths' - Fears after dad NOT told he needed 999 care

The Trust looks after the Harbour in Blackpool.

Major update for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Dale Cassar and his dad Lawrence

'I want to give something back - my dad was my hero and best friend'

Trinity Hospice and Brian House Hospice representatives at SPAR Bispham Road, Blackpool

Hospices across Lancashire to unite for huge fundraising challenge

Blackpool Victoria Hospital's Emergency Department

Blackpool Victoria Hospital boss thanks staff for 'tireless' work

(Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

12 hour-waits at A&E at Blackpool Victoria Hospital slashed by 43%

Blackpool Express Chemist in Waterloo Road

Growing demand for private health services as pharmacy extends range

Waiting room.

Health service braced for busy Easter weekend amid doctor strike plans

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Nurse at Blackpool Vic locked colleague in room and tried to kiss her

Blackpool Victoria Hospital's Emergency Department.

Patients face delays at Blackpool Vic as doctors to go on 6 day strike

The new diagnostic centre will be based at Fleetwood's Health and Wellbeing Centre on Dock Street

Health centre set to expand after £125,000 governement investment

Lancashire residents can have their say on clinical policies under review

Lancashire residents asked to have their say as NHS updates 3 policies

Take a look at 15 Blackpool GP surgeries ranked by how easy it is to get through to them on the phone

Easiest & hardest Blackpool GPs to get through to on the phone

Private MRI scans can now be booked directly online, offering faster results than standard NHS waiting times.

You can now book private health scans from £80 – with results in hours

A shortage in medical cement could lead to delays in a number of patients getting hip and knee replacements and other pre-planned surgeries, experts have said.

Update over knee & hip replacement worry for Lancashire patients

A GP is urging people to ‘tap the NHS App’ to manage their health care after a survey showed more than 1 in 5 people in the North West missed an NHS appointment because they forgot or were late.

GP urges patients to 'tap the NHS App' to prevent missed appointments

Special kits for those struggling with a cancer diagnosis will now be handed out at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Patients & families coping with cancer to get extra support

Blackpool Victoria Hospital now has dedicated chairs for patient relatives on the Acute Stroke Unit.

Game changing investment at Blackpool Victoria stroke unit applauded

Dr Farzaneh Mani, who sees patients at Spire Fylde Coast Hospital was named Private GP Surgery of the Year at the Prestige Awards North England 2025/26

Lancashire GP named best in the north of England

A bariatic rescue involving paramedics and firefighters

The shocking number of obesity-related firefighter rescues near you

Norovirus can be severe enough to send some people from their own bed to a hospital ward - as it has done dozens of times across the North West in the last fortnight

Huge spike in Norovirus - here's the simple thing to do to avoid it

L: Freddie Flintoff pictured in November 2025. R: Sending a message to the public via Instagram this week

Freddie Flintoff thanks public for their support

Water Meadow View officially opened with celebration event

Milestone moment as £32m specialist mental health service opens

Dentists routinely invest in new technology

University offering £35 'complex dental surgery' - here's how to book

WWL has had 19 claims and incidents of gynaecology-related medical negligence reported to NHS Resolution, the legal arm of the NHS, since 2019. Picture posed by models

The staggering amount local hospitals have paid out over gynae errors

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