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Staff from the Adult Learning Disability Team were invited to prioritise and focus on their own mental wellbeing at their very first dedicated wellbeing day.

World Mental Health Day is recognised on 10 October and this year’s theme, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is 'make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'.

A lifesaving off duty doctor, community mental health teams and a brain injury specialist were among hundreds of people working for the Trust who came together for a starry afternoon of celebration to recognise their achievements.

Lancashire’s specialist stop smoking service, Quit Squad, is encouraging smokers across the county to quit cigarettes in Stoptober.

The Patient Experience and Engagement team are delighted to have been named runner-up at the recent National Service User Awards.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Oliver as our new Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Following the BBC Panorama programme about the Edenfield Centre in Prestwich, if you, or someone you care for, have been affected by the issues raised in the programme, please do not hesitate to contact PALS on 0800 234 6088, 01772 676 028 or pals@lscft.nhs.uk

A local artist has used her own past experiences and creativity to spread inspirational messages at a mental health ward in Blackburn. Rachel Jackson is a mural artist dedicated to supporting mental health charities and Rachel visited the Trust's Calder Ward at Pendleview located at the Royal Blackburn Hospital.

With over 680,000 students starting their university studies this month, we are reminding students that mental health support is available for them.

Voting is now open for our People’s Choice Award at our annual Time to Shine Awards. This award will recognise those individuals who have been recognised by their peers as "Shining Stars" who have gone the extra mile or via our weekly staff recognition scheme.

We are encouraging people to talk in support of World Suicide Prevention Day on Saturday, September 10th. An estimated 18 people a day in the UK take their own life and for every suicide there are likely 20 other people making a suicide attempt, and many more have thoughts of serious self-harm.

We are saddened to hear the news of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.