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Have your say about accessing 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 new survey launched by local Healthwatch.
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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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Autistic experiences of post natal support research
Liverpool University are looking to explore the postnatal experiences of autistic people who have given birth.
This project aims to explore…
This project aims to explore…
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Public asked to share their views and ideas for fixing the NHS.
A national conversation about the future of the NHS since its birth has been launched today by the Department of Health and Social Care, as the…
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Announcement of joint chief executive arrangements
Following formal approval, Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCH) and Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation…
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Latest reports and publication
Pharmacy First The Hidden Healthcare Resource - 2024
Engaging Communities Solutions are pleased to publish our report on public awareness and experience of Pharmacy First. we carried out a survey across our seven local Healthwatch areas.
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Whiston & St Helens Hospitals Listening Events report - June to August 2024
This report highlights the public feedback received during our outreach sessions at Whiston Hospital and St Helens Hospital between June and August 2024.
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