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Tell us about your referral

Healthwatch England are asking about your experience of referral for specialist treatment.

5 March 2025

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Have your say about 25 newly reviewed clinical policies that have been updated with the latest medical evidence about what works best for patients. Visit www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk to find out more.

Your views wanted on proposed changes to clinical policies

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is inviting views to help update 25 clinical policies for treatments and procedures in line with the latest evidence of what works best, in the third phase of its harmonisation programme to also ensure equal access for…

9 January 2025

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Have your say on GP services

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.
The survey will close on 20th March 2025.

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…

24 October 2024

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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.

23 September 2024

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This image shows a healthcare worker in a light blue uniform, standing and speaking with a woman whose back is to the camera. The healthcare worker is wearing a lanyard with identification and looks engaged in conversation. In the background, another person is sitting on a couch, looking at something, possibly a phone or tablet. The setting appears to be a hospital waiting room

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.

16 September 2024

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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.

15 July 2024

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NHS Dental Charges to increase from 1st April 2025

As from 1st April 2025, there will be an increase in the cost of NHS dental treatment in England.

28 March 2025

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'Healthwatch Can trauma cards help people access healthcare?'

How trauma cards could improve access to care

Millions of people in England have experienced trauma, now or in the past. Healthwatch latest findings show trauma can affect people’s ability to get…

26 March 2025

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Findings of public engagement about improving hospital gynaecology and maternity services in Liverpool published.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has published a report into the findings of a six-week public engagement period on improving hospital gynaecology and…

24 March 2025

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Whiston A&E Watch report

4 February 2025

On 11 December 2024, Healthwatch Halton and Healthwatch Knowsley conducted a joint Listening Event at Whiston Hospital’s A&E department, gathering first-hand insights into patient experiences. The report highlights both good practice and areas that need improvement.

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Warrington and Halton Hospitals Listening Events report 12/24

7 January 2025

This report highlights the public feedback received during our outreach sessions at Warrington & Halton Hospitals between September and November 2024.

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