CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 2016

We’re looking forward to the first Healthier Fleetwood Open Meeting of the year, on Wednesday 2nd February, from 6.30pm, at Emmanuel at the Mount. These are always thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring evenings, an opportunity for residents to hear what’s happening in their community, suggest and support ideas for new groups, activities and events. Among the topics we expect to discuss are updates on the Community’s response to changes in breast cancer screening provision, plans

Although we have to remain vigilant, there are some encouraging signs about the pandemic and the easing of restrictions, and more optimism and enthusiasm in the community to get out and about, try something new ... The Bay: A Blueprint for Recovery, connects residents with the environment and nature to support better physical and mental health.This project is already active in many communities around Morecambe Bay expanding on the great initiatives started by The Wildlife Tru

We start this week with an issue that's not perhaps our usual ‘Good News’ but it is hugely important to the community. Many of you will be aware of the concern over the provision of breast cancer screening in Fleetwood and across the Fylde Coast. Along with many other partner organisations and staff from Fleetwood’s GP surgeries, we have been making inquiries over the last few days to get more information and help where we can. Healthier Fleetwood was formed to encourage indi

Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership have updated the list of mental health support resources available across the region ... You can download a copy here We will also have printed copies available from our Wellbeing & Community Information Centre at Affinity Lancashire Outlet Shopping

Many of you will be aware of the concern over the provision of breast cancer screening in Fleetwood. We were contacted by several people about this issue last week and, along with many other partner organisations, have been making inquiries over the last few days to find out more. It's still not exactly clear why appointments aren't available in Fleetwood, or indeed much of the Fylde Coast, with people being asked to travel instead to Blackpool or Lytham for this life-saving