General practice staff are asking for patience and support as they work through their busiest ever period.

Stoptober is back to launch its 10th mass quit attempt on 1st October, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.3 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign since it launched a decade ago in 2012.

Two experienced GPs will lead the way in developing primary and community services across Lancashire and South Cumbria following their appointment to new roles within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership.