There is plenty that family members can do to speed up the discharge process Check in advance with any local charities or organisations that may offer a supporting service such as LF&R which offers a home fire assessment.

Urgent Treatment centres could be an alternative to the emergency department depending on your condition? If you’re worried about an urgent medical concern, please contact NHS 111, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information please visit: buff.ly/3SS6lzg

Urgent Treatment Centres are made up of a team that includes nurses, Advanced practitioners, pharmacists and highly skilled doctors who look after a wide range of health problems.

ℹ️ If you need to travel to our emergency department please consider bringing a phone charging cable, any medication you are on including inhalers and payment method to use the vending machines to make your wait more comfortable. Feeling unwell? - buff.ly/3wCcJC0

Summer volunteers at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals and wants to let you know about some conditions that she learned can now be treated at your local pharmacy meaning you don’t need to get a GP appointment Think Pharmacy First Find out more here: buff.ly/3xtlgHN

Do you know how long common conditions usually last? Your community pharmacist can help you manage your symptoms and help decide if you need medical treatment for a range of common conditions. For more information about local services in our area visit: buff.ly/3SS6lzg

When Effie isn't volunteering at our hospital she is at home with her puppy. When they aren't feeling well she uses Alder Hey Symptom Checker. Find out more: buff.ly/44eMtZv #dogvideos #education #dog #nhs #selfcare #AlderHey #backtoschool #mums #cockapoo #blackpool

🎶 Blue Skies Music on the Green 🎶 This Friday, 16 August our fantastic team from Blue Skies are celebrating Lytham 1940s weekend with music through the ages. 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 🗺️ Location: The Marquee on Lytham Green Blue Skies Music On The Green - buff.ly/4fudlM1