Kawasaki disease awareness
Kawasaki Disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in the U.K. The Mersey Gateway Bridge was illuminated red and pink, on January the 26th, for International Kawasaki Disease awareness day. What…
View articleCould you be the next chair of the local Maternity Voices Partnership?
The Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) is a forum which supports collaboration between maternity providers and service users to ensure that services meet the needs of local women, parents and families. The role of this open…
View articleVaccination programme update for Halton and Warrington.
NHS Halton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Warrington Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) have announced that the continued rollout of the GP-led Coronavirus community vaccination programme is progressing well and meeting national targets. The local…
View articleCervical Cancer Prevention Week 2021
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, running from the 18th -24th January 2021, is about getting as many people as possible to know how they can reduce their risk of the disease and to educate others. Cervical…
View articleThe Care Quality Commission service want to hear what you think of their strategy
The CQC (Care Quality Commission) are changing how they regulate to improve care for everyone. Tell them what you think about their draft strategy. The CQC was established as an independent regulator with a clear…
View articleCOVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know
Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it’s your turn, where to go, and why it’s important. We all have an important…
View articleFirst large scale vaccination centre in Cheshire and Merseyside to be launched in St. Helens.
St Helens Rugby League Ground, the Totally Wicked Stadium, will be the site of the first large-scale COVID-19 Vaccination Centre in Cheshire and Merseyside. Led by St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the…
View articleLooking after someone? Know your rights
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the…
View articleAsk for ANI
The Government have launched a new code word scheme, where if you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, you can ask for ‘ANI’ in any participating pharmacy. ANI stands for Action Needed…
View articleUnpaid carers in Halton are asked to share feedback on care following a year of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Unpaid carers have played a greater role than ever before in supporting people with their care needs, an incredible contribution in the fight against COVID-19. In addition to the direct support they provide, carers can…
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