Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust We are a community, learning disability and mental health NHS trust. In a mental health crisis?

To access 24 hour support call 0800 953 0110 or alternatively, you can call 111 and select the mental health option to talk to a professional.

Join the Hope and Mind Christmas gift appeal 🎁While the festive season is a time of joy and celebration, for patients in...
02/12/2025

Join the Hope and Mind Christmas gift appeal 🎁

While the festive season is a time of joy and celebration, for patients in hospital it can be a challenging period away from the comforts of home, family, and friends. Our charity, Hope and Mind at LSCFT is calling on our local communities to help bring a little Christmas magic.

Your support could make a real difference to someone spending Christmas in one of our hospitals across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Whether you choose to make a monetary donation or donate items such as toys for babies, colouring sets for young patients, or toiletries, socks, and slippers for adults –together we can bring smiles at this traditional time of sharing.

You can donate via the link or to arrange a gift drop off then please contact the Charity team by emailing lscftcharity@lscft.nhs.uk or call 07779457117. The final date for dropping off gifts is Thursday 18 December, please do not take gifts direct to hospital locations.

https://bit.ly/43Zitno

It’s a new week and a new month and we’re starting off as we mean to go on, with reward and recognition for our colleagu...
01/12/2025

It’s a new week and a new month and we’re starting off as we mean to go on, with reward and recognition for our colleagues and teams. 🌟

Today, our Chief Executive, Chris Oliver, presented the first of 15 awards, signalling the start of our Time to Shine celebrations.

Chris surprised Nursing and Quality Personal Assistant Habiba Bhayat by dropping into her office with her trophy and certificate.

Habiba was recognised in the Non-Clinical Leader of the Year category.

An extract from her nomination read: “Following changes in the team, Habiba has stepped up to support new colleagues, acting as a real role model and source of support again to colleagues starting in the same role/band, showing patience and compassion. Habiba supports the Trust as a recruitment champion and has been involved in areas of work to support the diversity and inclusion agenda such as supporting clinical teams to understand and consider how their approach may be received by those from an ethnic minority background or where English may not be their first language.”

Well done, Habiba! Where will we be going next?! Stay tuned for more updates throughout the month.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning Disability Nurse to join the Adult Community Learning Dis...
30/11/2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning Disability Nurse to join the Adult Community Learning Disability Team in Fylde and Wyre.

The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward-thinking, high-quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with adults with learning disabilities and autism, we work closely with their families, and we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.

We are looking for a registered nurse with an up-to-date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities, including knowledge of the Transforming Care agenda. Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential. The successful applicant will have proven skills in working with people who have complex health needs and challenging behaviour.

Find out more about the role and apply via the link in the comments.

Our Specialist Autism Service now has an exciting opportunity for a new Specialist Autism Modern Matron who will have bo...
28/11/2025

Our Specialist Autism Service now has an exciting opportunity for a new Specialist Autism Modern Matron who will have both operational and clinical responsibilities across our adult Specialist Autism Team, our Children and Young People’s Autism Intensive Support Team, and our Learning Disability and Autism Key-Working Service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join a multiple national award-winning service, supporting autistic people of all ages.

Our Specialist Autism Service has a large delivery area, covering the whole of Lancashire and South Cumbria and as such, this post will cover the full geography.

We are looking for someone with exceptional communication, motivational and influencing skills who is able to encourage teams to work across organisational boundaries whilst holding patient care at the heart of their work.

Find out more about the role and apply via the link in the comments.

27/11/2025

We know it can feel daunting or awkward to approach a conversation with someone if you think they are struggling with their mental health, but it can make a huge difference.

Sam and Dave from Change Talks share their advice so you can feel more confident to have those conversations.
 
Whether you approach them directly, ease into the conversation, or open up yourself to create space, what matters most is showing you care.
 
A simple check-in can be the moment that helps someone feel supported and ready to talk.
 
Details for mental health support services including NHS 111, Talking Therapies and Change Talks can be found on our website.

Regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to improve your overall health and wellbeing.Whether it’s wa...
27/11/2025

Regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to improve your overall health and wellbeing.

Whether it’s walking, gardening, dancing or playing a sport, being active helps your body function better and can significantly reduce your risk of developing serious health conditions.

Three incredible nominations, but who’s getting your vote?!We need your help in crowning the 2025 People’s Choice Award ...
26/11/2025

Three incredible nominations, but who’s getting your vote?!

We need your help in crowning the 2025 People’s Choice Award winner. Will it be Louise, Dawn and Lee or Lis and Joanne?

Louise refused to turn her back on a service user, advocating for a dual diagnosis and providing therapeutic support and continuity of care when he was overwhelmed by addiction. Because of Louise’s actions, he is living an alcohol-free life and getting the right support following an autism diagnosis.

Then we have LSCFT duo Dawn and Lee who met for the first time when they were both first on scene at an emergency they spotted while driving between appointments. Luckily, in his spare time, Lee is a volunteer community first responder and as a result had been travelling with oxygen and an automated external defibrillator (AED). Both colleagues took the lead in administering the initial first aid at the scene, prior to emergency service arrival.

And our third nomination is for Lis and Joanne, who were nominated by their now colleague Daniella. Daniella said: “It’s hard to put into words the transformative impact they’ve had on my life, but their extraordinary compassion, clinical skill and teamwork gave me the chance to heal and to thrive, and to start my dream career to help other people. Without them, I simply wouldn’t be here, they saved my life, so I can now help others as an occupational therapist.”

Have a read of their nominations on our website and cast your vote before midnight on 1 December.

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/news/voting-now-open-our-peoples-choice-award

They’re all deserving in our eyes! 💜

26/11/2025

November is nationally known as Men’s Health Month and throughout the month you may have seen several messages, reminders and information regarding men’s health on a variety of topics.

Sam and Dave from our Change Talks team want to share an important message with you.

Mental health can affect men of all ages, and we know that a lot of men still feel pressured to be strong and just get on with it, but feeling low or overwhelmed does not make you weak, it makes you human.

We often hear the phrase ‘it’s okay to talk’ but sometimes it can feel difficult to know who to talk to. This could be friends, family, work colleagues or mental health professionals, you don’t need to have all the answers, you just need to start the conversation. 

When men talk, and we listen, this is how we can break the stigma and change lives.

Details for mental health support services including NHS 111, Talking Therapies and Change Talks can be found on our website, click the link in our bio.

We are recruiting an experienced consultant clinical psychologist (older adults) who will be the locality lead within La...
26/11/2025

We are recruiting an experienced consultant clinical psychologist (older adults) who will be the locality lead within Lancaster, Morecambe, South Lakes and Barrow. We are looking for someone who brings a real passion and enthusiasm for older adult work, with a range of experience in community and inpatient areas.

In this post, you will provide professional leadership to a team of psychologists working in to community teams including a Community Mental Health Team, a Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team, a Memory Assessment Service, and an older adult inpatient ward.

There are many opportunities for clinical professional development, peer support and networking with colleagues. We have good resources for CPD and supervision and strong links to the regional universities with opportunities to contribute to teaching, research and trainee placements.

Find out more and apply via the link in the comments.

Is every week a long week?Fatigue and burnout shouldn’t be normal parts of going to work.It doesn’t matter if you have a...
25/11/2025

Is every week a long week?

Fatigue and burnout shouldn’t be normal parts of going to work.

It doesn’t matter if you have a physical job or you spend a lot of your time sitting at a desk; it can affect anyone.

Getting six to nine hours of sleep, coupled with a healthy diet, can make loads of difference in fighting off exhaustion, headaches and stress.

Today we’re introducing you to our three finalists in this year’s People’s Choice Award.⭐Dawn Claeys and Lee Holmes⭐Loui...
25/11/2025

Today we’re introducing you to our three finalists in this year’s People’s Choice Award.

⭐Dawn Claeys and Lee Holmes
⭐Louise Hartigan
⭐Lis Hurst and Joanne Holding

Dawn and Lee, two LSCFT colleagues, by pure chance, happened to be on the same stretch of road at the same time when they spotted a casualty on the hard shoulder. They delivered initial first aid at the scene before the paramedics arrived. Both Dawn and Lee returned to work afterwards, completing their duties and fulfilling all of their appointments.

Nurse Louise advocated for a service user to get wraparound support for dual diagnosis and the help he needed. This extended to visiting him in prison when his dependence on alcohol escalated, completing therapeutic work and getting him clean. Today, he lives an alcohol-free life, has contact with his children and having been treated by Louise and diagnosed with autism, he’s getting the right support.

Lis Hurst and Joanne Holding are credited with saving the life of their now Trust colleague, Occupational Therapist Daniella Taylor. Occupational therapist Lis and Psychologist Joanne demonstrated their sustained compassion, skill, and teamwork to transform Daniella’s life when she was suicidal and overwhelmed by complex trauma. Daniella says their unwavering care and person-centred approach is responsible for her recovery and enabling her to secure her dream career.

The trio have all gone above and beyond to make a difference to others. They’ve shown compassion, dedication and bravery.

Read the full nominations on our website and cast your vote before midnight on 1 December!

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/news/voting-now-open-our-peoples-choice-award

Good luck all! 🍀

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking qualified senior occupational therapist...
24/11/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking qualified senior occupational therapist to join the Furness Home Based Treatment Team based in Barrow.

With substantial experience, special interest, and expertise in Mental Health Occupational Therapy, the successful candidate will use their deep understanding of the relationship between occupation and mental health to provide occupational therapy to maintain, restore or create a match beneficial to the individual.

This role will deliver a range of group and/or individual interventions drawn from relevant frames of reference, demonstrating sophisticated clinical reasoning skills. Prioritising, planning and delivering interventions for people whose mental health problems have a marked impact on their occupational functioning, who demonstrate high occupational risk and who have complex occupational needs is a key part of the job.

Find out more and apply via the link in the comments.

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