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Residents across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to make their voices heard and help shape the future of local GP and health services by taking part in a survey launched by local Healthwatch.
Residents across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to make their voices heard and help shape the future of local GP and health services by…
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Councils across Cheshire & Merseyside are seeking your views about your local pharmacy.
Please help us to make sure that your local pharmacy is providing the right services and support for you and your family by completing a short survey.
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Women in England want DIY cervical screening tests on the NHS
A poll of 2,444 women hesitant about cervical screening unveils that three- quarters, 73%, would use a home testing kit if it was available free on the NHS.
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Healthwatch report calls for improvements in Hospital discharge.
A joint report by Healthwatch Halton and Healthwatch Warrington has called for improvements when patients are discharged from hospital.
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Deaf and hard of hearing people's healthcare experiences
It's important that deaf and hard-of-hearing people can get information in an accessible way. But feedback suggests not all services are complying with key legislation.
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Share your feedback to improve care in your community
‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.
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M-RIC Annual Review of 2024
The Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC) has launched an 2024 online annual review to showcase its achievements over the past year…
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Breast screening in Halton
The NHS routine breast screening programme invites women aged 50 up to their 71st birthday for routine mammograms.
Breast Screening (…
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Gynaecology wait lists now exceed 750,000
UK non-cancer gynaecology waiting lists have now grown to more than 750,000, according to a new report from the Royal College of Obstetricians and…
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Latest reports and publication
Whiston & St Helens Hospitals Listening Events report - September to October 2024
This report highlights the public feedback received during our outreach sessions at September and October 2024
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Pharmacy First - a view from Halton October 2024
During August and September 2024 we visited pharmacies across Halton to speak with patients and gather their views about the Pharmacy First service.
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