LPC Federation

21/06/2026

💚 Good for your body. Good for your mind. Good for Father’s Day… and questionable dad jokes.

Being a dad means:
🧦 owning 37 identical socks
📺 controlling the TV remote like it’s national security
🎤 telling jokes that no one laughs at… but you repeat anyway

But it also means juggling a lot.

So this Father’s Day:
🏃‍♂️ go for a walk (preferably without narrating it like a documentary)
💬 talk to someone (yes, even if it’s not about the weather)
🎧 put on music and pretend you’re in a film montage
☕ take a break without “just fixing one thing first”

Because dads need looking after too 💚

Search ‘Every Mind Matters’ https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/

18/06/2026

FREE Prostate Cancer PSA Testing Today – Blackburn
Following the recent news that Jeremy Clarkson revealed his prostate cancer was detected early, it's a timely reminder of the importance of checking your prostate health.
📍 FREE Finger-Prick PSA Test
🕙 Today: 10:00am – 4:00pm
🏪 Asda Blackburn
A simple finger-prick blood test could help identify whether further investigation is needed. Prostate cancer often has no symptoms in its early stages, making awareness and testing especially important.
✅ Especially important if you: • Are aged 50+ • Have a family history of prostate cancer • Are of Black ethnicity (higher risk group) • Have concerns about your prostate health
Please share with the men in your life – dads, brothers, sons, friends and colleagues. Early detection saves lives.
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17/06/2026

💙 Listen to your body. Act early on cancer.

Cancer can affect different parts of the body, and symptoms can vary — but the key message is the same: don’t ignore persistent changes.

Look out for:
• new or changing lumps
• ongoing cough or breathlessness
• changes in bowel habits or persistent tummy discomfort
• unexplained bleeding or bruising
• persistent pain or fatigue
• changes to moles or skin

It’s likely to be nothing serious, but getting checked early can make treatment more successful.

🔍 Check it. Don’t chance it.

17/06/2026

We want to thank Jeremy Clarkson for sharing his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment in Clarkson’s Farm, helping to raise vital awareness with millions of men and families across the UK 💙

Thankfully, his cancer was found at an early stage. Sadly, that is still not the reality for too many men.

Over 10,000 dads, brothers, sons and friends are diagnosed too late for a cure every year. Right now, the responsibility to know your risk and take action sits heavily on men’s shoulders. That needs to change.

If Jeremy’s story has raised any questions or concerns, you can take our 30-second online Risk Checker or speak to your GP about a simple blood test (PSA) that can help spot early signs.

And if you’d rather talk face-to-face, we’re bringing our Man Van to:

📍 ASDA Blackburn
🗓️ Tomorrow
🕙 10:00 – 16:00

Come along for a chat with a nurse and take part in a quick PSA finger-prick test.

➡️ Check your risk: bit.ly/4eB8QzM

The former Top Gear presenter shared the diagnosis with his Clarkson's Farm co-stars during episodes which premiered overnight.

15/06/2026

💙 Important Update 💙

Unfortunately, tomorrow’s planned PSA Prostate Cancer Testing Session at ASDA has had to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding 🙏

✅ Good news: Our Thursday PSA Testing Session will still be going ahead as planned, and we look forward to seeing everyone then.

Thank you for your continued support in helping raise awareness of prostate cancer and the importance of early detection 💙

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09/06/2026

💚 This is your sign to dance like no one’s watching… even if they absolutely are.

Movement doesn’t have to be serious to be good for you.

It can be:
🕺 fridge-to-sofa shuffle
💃🏽 cooking-with-attitude routine
🪩 full-blown kitchen rave energy
🐶 accidental dog backing dancer situation

Every move counts for your mental wellbeing ☀️

Search ‘Every Mind Matters’ https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/

08/06/2026

🩷 Missed the Cervical Screening Bus in Blackburn? 🩷

If you weren't able to visit the cervical screening bus when it was in Blackburn and still need your cervical screening, or would simply like to have a chat with the team about any concerns or questions, there are other opportunities available across Lancashire and South Cumbria. 🩺

✨ The friendly team can:
✅ Answer your questions
✅ Provide information and advice
✅ Help you feel more confident about attending cervical screening

📍 Find upcoming locations and dates here:
https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/cervical-screening-bus

🩷 Cervical screening saves lives. If you've been putting it off, support is available to help you take that next step.

📣 Please share to help spread the word and support others in your community. 🩷

The Living Well Service will be offering cervical screenings for those who are eligible across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

05/06/2026

🩸 "I thought it was just a dodgy bladder."

That's how Brian's prostate cancer journey began.

Recently, at the Lancashire & South Cumbria Cancer Alliance Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer Workshop, we had the privilege of meeting Brian and hearing his story firsthand.

Like many men, Brian put his symptoms down to something minor. But when he finally spoke to his GP, a series of routine tests, including a PSA blood test, revealed prostate cancer.

The good news? It was caught early.

Thanks to early diagnosis and treatment, Brian is now cancer-free and passionate about encouraging other men to get checked.

What really struck us was how simple the first step was. A PSA test is just a blood test. It takes minutes, but it can start a conversation that could ultimately save a life.

Brian has since encouraged friends to get tested too, with several receiving early diagnoses and treatment because they took action.

His message is simple:

💙 Check it. Don't chance it.

Take a few minutes to read Brian's story below and consider who in your life might benefit from hearing it.

👥 Like this post, share it, and tag a dad, brother, husband, son, uncle, friend or colleague. You never know who might see it and decide to get checked.

🔗 https://actoncancer.co.uk/checkit/brians-story/

04/06/2026

💉 COVID-19 Spring Booster Pop-Up Clinic Today 💉

Do you, or someone you know, still need to get their COVID-19 Spring Booster?

Come along to our walk-in vaccination clinic today at Darwen Health Centre.

📍 Inside Darwen Health Centre
🕙 10:00am - 4:00pm
📅 Today

Our team will be on hand to provide COVID-19 Spring Booster vaccinations for eligible patients.

No appointment needed. Walk-ins welcome.

Help keep yourself and those around you protected.

💙💉

03/06/2026

🎀 Help Us Help You: When your NHS breast screening invitation arrives, save the date. 📅

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in England, and the chance of developing it increases as you get older.

Regular breast screening is one of the best ways to spot cancer early, often before it can be seen or felt. It saves around 1,300 lives every year in the UK. 💗

If you're registered with a GP as female, you'll be invited for NHS breast screening every 3 years from age 50 up to your 71st birthday. Your invitation will arrive through the post 📬

Finding cancer early can make it more likely that treatment will be successful. Or, more likely, screening will put your mind at rest. 🌷

💌 So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life.

🔎 Search 'NHS breast screening' to find out more. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/breast-screening-helping-women-decide/nhs-breast-screening-helping-you-decide