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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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New government plan aims to cut NHS waiting times
The government has published its NHS Elective Reform Plan to reduce waiting times for planned hospital care.
The plan sets out how it…
The plan sets out how it…
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Patient Decision Aids launched by NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has launched new Patient Decision Aid documents on a number of conditions, including…
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Cervical screening to be piloted on the Living Well Bus in Halton
A new mobile cervical screening service is to be piloted in Halton in a bid to improve uptake of the life-saving test.
The Living Well Bus,…
The Living Well Bus,…
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Latest reports and publication
Warrington and Halton Hospitals Listening Events report 12/24
This report highlights the public feedback received during our outreach sessions at Warrington & Halton Hospitals between September and November 2024.
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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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