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75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need.

Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) is a time for everyone in the baby loss community and beyond to come together, to remember much-loved and missed babies, and raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.

You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what to do if you're refused the right to register.

With the NHS under immense pressure, Healthwatch look at the impact that waiting for a diagnosis, test, or treatment can have on individuals and some of the potential solutions that might help.

When you stop smoking, good things start to happen — you can begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health. This October, join the thousands of smokers committing to quitting. Stop smoking for 28 days and you're 5 times more likely to give up for good.
It's much easier to stop smoking when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from.

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic volunteers who are committed to helping improve patient safety as a Patient Safety Partner (PSP).

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be holding its Annual Members’ Meeting on Wednesday 4th October 2023, 3.30pm to 4.30pm, in the Post Graduate Centre at Warrington Hospital.

National Eye Health Week 2023 is promoting the importance of good eye health and the need for regular eye tests for all.
Did you know 50% of sight loss is avoidable? 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss, that is severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives. Problems with sight can also cause headaches, migraines, lack of concentration and many other issues.
It is so important we all do the simple things to keep our eyes healthy.

There are approximately 3,200 new cases of cervical cancer in the UK every year, which works out at nearly 9 new cases a day. But statistics don’t tell the full story, don’t show the impact that cervical cancer can have on real lives. We’re supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust because we want to raise awareness and the voices of those affected by cervical cancer.

Just in time for this year’s 'Sober October’, a new health initiative designed in consultation with the public is being launched in Cheshire and Merseyside to help people cut down on the amount of alcohol they drink.

New research from Healthwatch England shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital care. Read the findings and the calls for action.

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