Carers
Are you looking after or providing support for a relative, friend or neighbour? Are you being helped or supported by a relative friend or neighbour? Your GP needs to know ... [continue] Carers
Children & family information
Please see contacts below: Brierfield Children and Family Wellbeing Services Tunstill Square, Brierfield, Nelson. BB9 5GZ Tel: 01282 470534 Nelson Children and Family Wellbeing Services Railway Street, Nelson, BB9 9AG ... [continue] Children & family information
Depression advice
Rethink Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems. Email: info@rethink.org Telephone: 0300 5000 927 Website: www.rethink.org Samaritans Samaritans offer a safe place for you ... [continue] Depression advice
Family safeguarding
A new Family Safeguarding service is available to support families to get the help they need so that their children can remain safely at home. Follow @LancsFamilies to find out ... [continue] Family safeguarding
Find NHS services near you
Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service easily by entering your postcode in the NHS service locator widget on this page.
Find your NHS number
Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS. You do not need to know your NHS ... [continue] Find your NHS number
Living with Cancer
Cancer Services at ELHT have funded the creation of an app to provide support and information to people living with cancer and their families. The app is available for both ... [continue] Living with Cancer
NHS App
NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can use the NHS app to: Get your ... [continue] NHS App
NHS Health A to Z
Look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z widget on this page.
NHS Live Well
Please use the NHS widget on this page for information and advice on healthy living.
Useful contacts
Please find below useful contact numbers: NHS Direct Emergency – 111 Burnley General Hospital – 01282 425071 Pendle Community Hospital – 01282 474920 Royal Blackburn Hospital – 01254 263555 Health ... [continue] Useful contacts
Health & Care Video Library
There are lots of information and advice videos in the Health and Care Video library funded by the NHS. The videos are reviewed regularly by NHS clinicians to ensure they ... [continue] Health & Care Video Library
Self care
Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a ... [continue] Self care
Who should I see?
Care Navigation Help us to help you ensure you are seen by the most appropriate health care professional. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether ... [continue] Who should I see?
Date published: 5th February, 2021
Date last updated: 1st August, 2022
