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A cartoon of a man getting a vaccination. The text to the left reads "Spring Covid-19 vaccinations. If eligible, you need to book an appointment through the NHS App or website before 30th June"

Final weeks to get spring booster, with more than half already protected in Cheshire and Merseyside

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is encouraging people to come forward for their spring booster ahead of the seasonal campaign ending on Friday 30 June.

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Iconic buildings across the North West to light up blue as the NHS turns 75

Some of the North West’s most iconic buildings, including Liverpool’s Royal Liver Building, will light up blue this summer to mark the NHS turning 75.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Board meeting (2)

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Board meeting

The next meeting of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board will take place in Ellesmere Port on May 25th

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New mental health service launched for Warrington schools

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is supporting a new service to improve children and young people’s emotional and mental health across all schools in Warrington.

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Reducing differences in access to healthcare across Cheshire and Merseyside

Local areas make local decisions about how healthcare treatments are commissioned, which over time has resulted in some differences across Cheshire and Merseyside.

Text reads "Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours over the bank holiday. Search 'find a pharmacy NHS' to find an open pharmacy near you on the day you need access"

Pharmacy opening times during the Coronation bank holiday (8 May 2023)

Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours during the upcoming bank holiday.

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New unit set to transform mental health experience for new and expectant parents

A brand-new specialist mental health unit to support new and expectant parents across Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales has been announced as part of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (1–7 May).

Joyce Rushton, 90, receives NHS COVID spring vaccination

More than half of care home residents vaccinated in first few weeks of spring campaign

The NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Programme in Cheshire and Merseyside has vaccinated more than 7000 older adult care home residents in the region in the few weeks since the spring campaign began – which is over half of those eligible.

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Digital pilot aims to reduce patient waiting times

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has been successful in securing funding to help streamline the management of hospital waiting lists as part of a national ‘technical validation’ programme.

Public warned to expect significant service disruption ahead of NHS industrial action

Public warned to expect significant service disruption ahead of NHS industrial action

Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members plan to join strike action from 8pm this Sunday (April 30th) until midnight on Bank Holiday Monday (May 1st).

Text reads "Board meeting Liverpool, Thursday 27th April, Watch live on Youtube from 9am"

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Board meeting

The next meeting of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board will take place in Liverpool on Thursday, April 27th

Text reads "Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours over the bank holiday. Search 'find a pharmacy NHS' to find an open pharmacy near you on the day you need access"

Pharmacy opening times during the Early May Bank Holiday (1 May 2023)

Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours during the upcoming bank holiday.

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NHS remind people where to get urgent care during Eurovision week (5-13 May 2023)

With Eurovision fever about to take over the city of Liverpool, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside are keen to remind local residents and visitors about where to get health care and advice should they need it.

Public urged to order repeat prescriptions and use NHS 111 Online ahead of bank holiday weekend and period of industrial action

Public urged to order repeat prescriptions and use NHS 111 Online ahead of bank holiday weekend and period of industrial action

Planned industrial action is set to span the early May 2023 bank holiday

Joyce Rushton, 90, receives NHS COVID spring vaccination

COVID-19 spring booster vaccination appointments get underway in Cheshire and Merseyside

Thousands of COVID-19 spring vaccinations will be given to some of Cheshire and Merseyside’s most vulnerable residents from this week as the first bookable appointments get underway in the region.

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New health and care apps platform launched across Cheshire and Merseyside

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has built a Health App Library where you can find apps to help you manage your health.

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Emergency Alerts system to be tested nationally on 23 April

The UK government’s new Emergency Alerts system is now live, and will be tested nationally on Sunday 23 April at 3pm.

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NHS advice ahead of the Grand National Festival

The local NHS is advising people how to use NHS services appropriately to enjoy the Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse this week.

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'Breathing Point' lung health website launched

A new website has been launched that will offer people living with a lung condition advice, education and guidance to manage their illness.

Joyce Rushton, 90, receives NHS COVID spring vaccination

NHS launches spring Covid vaccination campaign for most vulnerable people

People living in care homes for older adults are among the first in Cheshire and Merseyside to receive the NHS COVID-19 spring vaccination, as roving NHS teams begin visiting care homes this week.

Hewitt Review

An independent review of integrated care systems

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Clinicians Support NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Virtual Wards

Having delivered the service as a large-scale pilot during the pandemic, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is leading the way in the virtual wards programme.

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Local NHS Living Well Service is highly commended at national awards

A mobile health and wellbeing service aimed at improving health outcomes has been highly commended at the national HSJ Partnership Awards 2023.

Public urged to use NHS 111 Online ahead of bank holiday weekend and busy period of industrial action (1)

Public urged to use NHS 111 Online ahead of bank holiday weekend and busy period of industrial action

Health leaders are urging members of the public to use NHS 111 Online for non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend - with subsequent days of industrial action likely to see significant pressure on the NHS

Important healthcare advice - Easter Bank Holiday

Important healthcare advice - Easter Bank Holiday

If you have an urgent healthcare need that can’t wait till the next working day, it’s still possible to speak to a GP in the evening, at weekends and on Bank Holidays