Health and wellbeing news
World Sleep Day 19 March
Published on Tuesday, 16 March 2021Having trouble sleeping? You aren’t on your own. “Coronasomnia” has hit people all over the world as they experience sleep problems linked to the stress of life during the pandemic.
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New weight management programme launched in Wyre
Published on Monday, 08 February 2021Wyre Council has been awarded funding by Lancashire County Council’s Public Health department to provide an adult weight management plan for people classed as overweight or obese in Wyre. The council is delighted to be working alongside Slimming World to provide access to a 12 week funded programme starting from 1 February 2021 offering support for people referred by their GP.
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Wyre Council’s venues put to good use as vaccination centres
Published on Thursday, 07 January 2021Thornton Little Theatre and the Civic Centre in Poulton will be used as COVID-19 vaccination centres to help enable the NHS to vaccinate residents.
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Our outdoor spaces are open
Published on Wednesday, 06 January 2021It is crucial that we follow the Government’s guidance to help stop the spread of COVID-19. That’s why you should stay at home as much as possible.
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Wyre Council’s successful partnership provides support to NHS Test and Trace
Published on Tuesday, 10 November 2020Wyre Council is working in partnership with NHS Test and Trace to provide local contact tracing.
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Staying safe on Wyre's promenades and coastal paths
Published on Wednesday, 30 September 2020Wyre’s promenades and coastal paths are popular shared spaces all year round - here are some guidelines to help everyone enjoy them.
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Plans to reopen leisure centres across Wyre
Published on Monday, 13 July 2020We have been working with Sport England and Leisure Consultants KKP to look at the best way to safely reopen leisure centres in the borough.
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Wyre Council and the Marine Hall joins the NHS 72 anniversary in saying thank you together
Published on Tuesday, 30 June 2020On the evening of Saturday 4 July, national landmarks will be lit up in blue as part of a collective memorial across the country.
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Free Virtual Myplace Sessions available now
Published on Tuesday, 05 May 2020Originally Myplace happened outdoors to help people connect with nature. Due to the current lockdown, free sessions are now available online.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information
Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2020Read updates from Wyre Council with regards to the current coronavirus pandemic.
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Using nature to boost wellbeing
Published on Wednesday, 11 March 2020Myplace, an innovative and award-winning ecotherapy project has recently launched two brand new sessions for over 18's in Wyre.
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Small grant fund launched to help with self-care
Published on Thursday, 16 January 2020People running groups, clubs and voluntary organisations on the Fylde Coast can take advantage of a new £3,000 funding pot.
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Think self care for a healthier, happier life
Published on Monday, 11 November 2019Wyre Council is inviting people to take time out for themselves and come along to events across the borough this Self Care Week.
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Support for Thornton’s GB athlete
Published on Wednesday, 16 October 2019Wyre Council and Fylde Coast YMCA are delighted to be able to support local athlete Christine Brook by awarding her with a performance pass for our leisure centres.
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Take a deep breath and plan for winter
Published on Friday, 11 October 2019As temperatures drop, health services are gearing up for the number of extra patients they see with lung conditions and urging patients to plan ahead.
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New lease of life for Poulton community garden
Published on Thursday, 19 September 2019A new term started for Wyre Council’s partnership with The Blackpool Sixth Form College’s Business, IT, Art and Design students this week at Cottam Hall playing fields in Poulton.
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£65,000 investment into YMCA Garstang Leisure facilities
Published on Friday, 26 July 2019YMCA Garstang Leisure Centres on Windsor Road and Oak Road are excited with the continuing investments and improvements to the facilities.
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Fleetwood parkrun turns one!
Published on Monday, 22 July 2019Fleetwood promenade parkrun celebrates its first anniversary on Saturday 3 August and everyone is invited to come along and enjoy a walk, jog or run along the beautiful coastline route.
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Get active on Wyre’s coast this summer!
Published on Monday, 01 July 2019This summer, Wyre Council and LOVEmyBEACH are inviting people to get up and out, and take advantage of the beautiful coastline during Active Coast Week from 22 to 28 July.
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Stepping out to better health for leg ulcer patients
Published on Tuesday, 19 March 2019A programme has been set up to provide leg ulcer patients with knowledge on how to manage their condition.
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Parkrun launches in Fleetwood
Published on Monday, 13 August 2018A new parkrun has got off to a flying start as over 150 people turned up to take part in the first Fleetwood parkrun earlier this month.
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Fylde Coast NHS commissioners rated ‘good’
Published on Thursday, 12 July 2018People living on the Fylde Coast continue to have NHS services designed and paid for by organisations rated as ‘good’.
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Changes to prescriptions of over-the-counter medicines in Fylde and Wyre
Published on Wednesday, 06 June 2018People living in Fylde and Wyre will be unable to receive items such as paracetamol, throat lozenges and dandruff treatments from the NHS from 1 July 2018.
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ONE YOU – Health and Wellbeing Event at Marine Hall This Spring!
Published on Wednesday, 21 March 2018Marine Hall in Fleetwood is launching a brand new event to promote all things related to health and wellbeing for local people.
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Public meetings arranged to discuss proposed changes to NHS assisted conception policy
Published on Thursday, 15 February 2018People living on the Fylde coast can share their views on proposed changes to the NHS assisted conception services in the area.
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Wyre is one of the happiest places in Lancashire!
Published on Thursday, 11 January 2018Although 15 January has been coined ‘Blue Monday’ by pseudoscience, according to the Office of National Statistics, Wyre is one of the happiest places in Lancashire.
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