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Patients benefiting from surgical centre as report shows impact on waiting lists

07 Oct 2024

Thousands of Cheshire and Merseyside children and adults are receiving care quicker thanks to its surgical centre, with more to come next year.

Fraudulent dental appointment booking website

03 Oct 2024

Our attention has been brought to a concern relating to a scam dental appointment booking website.

NHS sets out challenges for hospital gynaecology and maternity services in Liverpool

01 Oct 2024

The NHS has published a case for change setting out the key risks facing hospital-based gynaecology and maternity services in Liverpool.

Have your say on pharmacy services in Cheshire and Merseyside

01 Oct 2024

Complete a short survey to help us make sure that your local pharmacy is providing the right services and support for you and your family.

Smokers urged to take part in ‘Stoptober’, and help make Cheshire and Merseyside smokefree

01 Oct 2024

Today marks the launch of ‘Stoptober’ an annual campaign encouraging smokers to quit.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Annual General Meeting 2024

30 Sept 2024

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s second Annual General Meeting was held at the Mornflake Stadium in Crewe on Thursday 26 September.

Using and sharing personal health data in Cheshire and Merseyside: have your say

26 Sept 2024

Are you interested in how personal health data is used in health research, including projects carried out by commercial companies?

Improved access to reproductive healthcare for Liverpool women

25 Sept 2024

Thousands of women in Liverpool can now access more women’s health services in the community and closer to home.

Extraordinary Board Meeting - Women’s Hospital Services in Liverpool

25 Sept 2024

Wednesday 9 October 2024, 9am to 11:30am, Liverpool 1 Suite, Holiday Inn, Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1NQ

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside September 2024 Board meeting

23 Sept 2024

The next meeting of the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board will take place at The Mornflake Stadium, Crewe from 10:30am to 1:30pm on Thursday 26 September 2024.

Parents across the North West urged to get children MMR jab as nearly one in six not fully vaccinated

20 Sept 2024

Parents across the North West are being urged to get their children vaccinated as new NHS figures show nearly one in six had not received both doses of the MMR vaccine by the age of five.

Three-year plan for Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Inpatient Quality Transformation Programme published

18 Sept 2024

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has published its three-year plan for its Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Inpatient Quality Transformation Programme.

NHS urges parents to help protect their children ahead of winter with flu vaccine rollout

18 Sept 2024

More than 150,000 parents and carers of 2–3-year-olds in the North West are being urged to book their children in for a flu vaccine, as the NHS ramps up its preparations for winter.

Best for Baby Too film premiere

17 Sept 2024

A moving film which captured maternity experiences of six women in the asylum system received a rapturous ovation when it was showcased in Liverpool

HSJ Patient Safety Awards success for Cheshire and Merseyside Trusts

17 Sept 2024

NHS organisations across Cheshire and Merseyside have gained national recognition after winning at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2024.

Local NHS wants your views at public meetings to help shape future urgent and emergency care services in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire

05 Sept 2024

The NHS in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire is holding a series of public meetings to hear your views on reshaping local urgent and emergency care.

Poverty is destroying the life chances of over 100,000 children in Cheshire and Merseyside – statement calls for urgent action

05 Sept 2024

A group of leaders from Cheshire and Merseyside ranging from public health, the NHS, Children’s Services and the voluntary sector, have joined forces to publish a statement on the urgent need to end child and family poverty in the subregion.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside rolls out first ever RSV vaccine to those at risk

04 Sept 2024

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), for the first time in its history.

Life-saving cancer checks save couple as they roll out further across region

30 Aug 2024

A husband and wife from Liverpool have NHS lung health checks to thank for spotting their life-threatening health problems early so they could have treatment.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Annual General Meeting 2024

30 Aug 2024

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s second Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held from 9am on Thursday 26 September 2024.

Millions to get protected ahead of winter in NHS vaccine rollout

20 Aug 2024

Millions of children and adults across the North West will be offered COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccinations as the NHS sets out plans for protection ahead of winter.

People in Cheshire and Merseyside reminded about healthcare options ahead of August bank holiday

15 Aug 2024

With the August bank holiday fast approaching, people in Cheshire and Merseyside are being reminded to plan ahead by ordering any repeat prescriptions they may need and knowing what to do if they, or a family member becomes unwell.

Southport incident - support available

15 Aug 2024

We understand that the tragic incident that took place on Monday 29 July in Southport will have affected many people in different ways.

Children and Young People’s Mental Health Plan for 2024-26

14 Aug 2024

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has published its Children and Young People’s Mental Health Plan for 2024-26.

Life-saving care being delivered for stroke patients from across Cheshire and Merseyside

14 Aug 2024

Last week The Walton Centre in Liverpool hosted a visit from NHS England Medical Director, Professor Sir Stephen Powis.