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Emma has been a carer for as long as she’s been a mum, caring for her two neurodiverse sons, aged 10 and 8, who are both diagnosed with AuDHD (autism and ADHD). Their diagnoses came in stages, with autism in early childhood and ADHD more recently but Emma’s caring role began from the very start.

Rachel Lucas, from Clitheroe ran an incredible 84 miles between the two NHS Mother and Baby Units (MBU) that helped her recover from postpartum psychosis, a rare but severe mental illness, after the births of her two children.

To celebrate her 40th birthday, Amanda Shilton, Senior improvement Advisor, set herself the challenge of walking up Pendle Hill 40 times; raising over £1,000 for the Trust charity, Hope and Mind at LSCFT.  

Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) continue to work together to identify new arrangements for the un-commissioned children and young people's ADHD and ASD service for those with no additional mental health diagnosis.

Last week, we celebrated our nursing colleagues for International Nurses Day with a host of events throughout the week to recognise the vital role nurses play in saving lives and shaping the future of healthcare.

Sharon is someone who finds creativity in everyday life. Art has always been a big part of who she is, from painting and creating to supporting others to express themselves. She volunteers at a community arts group, helping to bring people together in a safe, inclusive space. Sharon lives with complex emotional needs (CEN), but that is only one part of her story.

LSCFT is currently experiencing intermittent connectivity issues to some phone lines starting with 01772 52.

The annual Garstang Gallop which took place in March has raised £1505.80 for Hope and Mind at LSCFT.

When she’s not scaling a cliff face, travelling the world or pushing her body to the limit in an ultra-trail run, Kelly is looking after others. A registered mental health nurse by background, Kelly now works in LSCFT’s Organisational Development Team.

This Dementia Action Week, we are highlighting the vital role research plays in improving the lives of people living with dementia, both now and in the future.

Over the years, there have been several periods in Saima’s life where her mental health became difficult to manage alone. Despite everything she was carrying, Saima continued to put others first before the strain began to show and Saima reached out for support through Talking Therapies.

CEO Chris Oliver to leave Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust and join Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust as their new Chief Executive Officer.