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Keep up to date with all the programme developments making the headlines.

What do people think about hospitals in Lancashire and South Cumbria?
The Lancashire and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme team has heard from thousands of people across the region and are now able to share a number of their findings

New podcast discusses shortlisted proposals for new hospital facilities in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Listen to our New Hospitals Programme experts explaining more about the proposals on our shortlist and what happens next in the process towards building new hospital facilities in our region

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS announces shortlisted proposals for new hospitals in major development for healthcare in the region
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS announce proposals for new hospital facilities in the region, marking an important milestone in transforming care and reducing health inequalities for local people

Healthwatch Together launches New Hospitals Programme roadshows
Learn more about the New Hospitals Programme at Healthwatch Together’s 2021 roadshow. Full schedule of Lancashire and South Cumbria events is available here

Our Case for Change to transform healthcare for Lancashire and South Cumbria
How the Lancashire and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme can help transform local healthcare by improving integrated care services across the region

Putting our staff at the heart of our Case for Change
Our staff are key to the success of the local NHS and to the care provided for local people. This is why strengthening our ability to retain and recruit great staff is at the heart of the New Hospitals Programme.

New NHS report highlights why new hospital facilities are needed for Lancashire and South Cumbria
The Lancaster and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme Case for Change report describes the impact that the current issues which hospital buildings have on patient and staff experience, local people’s health, and the ability to deliver hospital services productively and efficiently.

Building better hospital facilities with Healthwatch Together
The New Hospitals Programme and Healthwatch Together team up to speak to local communities about proposals for new hospital facilities

Local NHS issues call-out for new Hospital Trust members
The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is inviting local people to become a member of their NHS Foundation Trust and give their views on what they would like to see in new hospital facilities in the region

New Hospitals Programme experts to host UHMBT members’ event
Online talk for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Members to be held on 10 June 2021, 6.30pm
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We have lots more details on the project in our Information hub. Read frequently asked questions, the latest news about the programme and stories from people in the region.