 Continued high demand on local NHS services
Our NHS services across Lancashire and South Cumbria are continuing to experience very high levels of demand, placing significant pressure on hospitals, community services and urgent care. We are working closely with partners across the system to maintain safe services and ensure support is available for those who need it most.  The Drug Market Has Never Been As Dangerous
Naloxone Is The Antidote To An Opioid Overdose Naloxone Works on Nitazenes and Fentanyl
  Lancashire Safeguarding is a multi-agency partnership established to ensure safeguarding measures are met, vulnerable children and adults across Lancashire are protected from harm & abuse and lessons are learned from case reviews and improvements identified and implemented.
This newsletter is primarily for organisations working in Lancashire (excluding Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool) although the contents may be pertinent for those working in the unitary l Local Authority footprint areas. If you require a PDF version of this newsletter to print and share with staff who are offline, please contact the team via the mailbox: [email protected]  As the End of Life Bill is debated in the House of Lords, the voices of community care providers are largely absent.
That’s why we’re inviting you to take part in The Silent Stakeholders Survey. It has been created to specifically to hear from community care teams about the Bill. Your responses will help produce an independent report that brings the thoughts of frontline care teams to the public domain. The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Thank you for the work you do and for taking the time to complete this survey.  Happy new year! We hope you’ve had a great start to 2026 and thank you so much for continuing to support us.
Here at Mind HQ, we’re looking forward to another year of fighting for mental health, and there’s lots coming up that you can get involved with... You may be aware of the new Lancashire Service Finder — a comprehensive online directory being developed by Lancashire County Council to help residents of all ages easily find and access local support services. When the directory goes live in the coming months, it will become the primary platform used to signpost individuals, families and professionals to services across the county. To ensure your organisation is included, please take a moment to complete this registration form if you haven’t already done so. If you are an LCC‑commissioned service, please indicate clearly within your service description whether you operate as a public‑facing service or a professional‑only service. This distinction is essential so that residents and practitioners can easily identify which services are accessible to them. Pol-Ed is an interactive, police-led education programme designed to support young people to make informed, positive choices and to better understand the consequences of certain behaviours. It's an online teaching resource with different lesson plans aimed at different age groups. The programme covers a range of topics including knife crime, exploitation, online safety, vaping/smoking and much more, and each topic has an overview for the 'teacher' with notes and guidance as to how best to work through the online content with their group of young people.   We’re proud to deliver a wide range of services across Pendle and we’re committed to making sure that they are value for money.
As we plan for the year ahead, it’s important that we understand what matters most to local people. We recognise that our budget challenges can impact local services and residents’ personal finances.  Welcome to our latest NAVCA events update, where you can find out more about what's coming up at NAVCA in January and February, as well as information about our Annual Conference.
 Big plans for 2026? Let's make them bloom. Our recent RHS Space to Grow Report, drawing on your feedback and experiences, found that fundraising is one of your biggest challenges. So we've put together four practical, community-tested tips to help you raise the funds you need to thrive:
To make it easier, we've gathered all our fundraising resources in one place. You'll find support on shaping your idea, finding funders, writing applications and more. Approach fundraising with confidence  Happy New Year to you all,
Whether you’re looking for updates, helpful tips, or new ideas, there’s something for everyone. Dive in and enjoy! In this newsletter, we will be sharing information on;
Happy New Year! It's time to welcome in the New Year. Over the last 12 months, our team at Healthwatch Lancashire has been working non-stop! From projects to events, navigating uncertainty and championing your voice, we are so grateful for all of the support and kindness shown to us in 2025.  Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2026 which runs from 19–25th January 2026, is a significant initiative aimed at raising awareness about cervical cancer and its prevention. The week is dedicated to educating people about cervical cancer, its prevention, and the importance of regular screening. The campaign encourages women and people with a cervix aged 25–64, to book their cervical screening during the week.   Warm Welcome is a UK-wide movement creating free, inclusive spaces where anyone can find warmth, connection, and support.
Born during the cost-of-living crisis, it now operates year-round through 5,500+ community venues including libraries, cafés, and faith centres. These spaces offer a lifeline for those facing isolation, financial hardship and tough choices between heating and eating, providing not just physical warmth but also friendship, vital support and belonging close to home. Last winter, they recorded 2.6 million visits, with 70% of guests feeling less isolated and 87% reporting better mental wellbeing. January is often described as the coldest and loneliest time of the year, with “Blue Monday” symbolizing its lowest point. Warm Welcome Week is here to change that. Applications for Easter will open the week commencing 19th January 26. Applicants will need to complete both an application form and provider statement. Please read the grant scoring criteria before completing your application. Please note that applications for HAF are becoming more popular. Therefore, if you have provided activities before please do not assume we know this. All details of your provision must be included fully in the application form particularly PART C. Guidance for HAF is available here
  The Lancashire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) was published on 16th January 2026, in accordance with the requirements of The Environment (Local Nature Recovery Strategies) (Procedure) Regulations 2023 and taking account of the results of a public consultation which concluded in August 2025.
We would like to thank everyone who responded to the consultation and all those who have assisted in preparing the final strategy. Statutory Consultation on the Draft Forest of Bowland National Landscape Management Plan 2026–203120/1/2026
Consultation Opens on Draft 2026–2031 Forest of Bowland National Landscape Management Plan In spring 2026, the Forest of Bowland National Landscape will unveil its new five-year Management Plan—a bold and refreshed vision to protect, enhance and celebrate this extraordinary place for generations to come. Formerly designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the Forest of Bowland now forms part of the National Landscapes family—a name that better reflects the significance of these protected landscapes.  |
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