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Share your views on the NHS app.
The nine Healthwatch organisations across Cheshire and Merseyside are working together to understand people’s views and experiences of using the NHS App. Your feedback will help make sure digital services work for everyone.
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What the Dash review means for Healthwatch – and why we’re still here
Earlier this month, the Government accepted a recommendation to abolish all 150+ local Healthwatch organisations across England – including us here at Healthwatch Halton.
The change isn’t law yet. And until it is, we’re still here –…
The change isn’t law yet. And until it is, we’re still here –…
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Parents urged to keep children safe from measles outbreak
A recent increase in measles cases locally is putting children and young people at risk. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus which can infect anyone who isn’t immune. Symptoms can be severe, and there is no specific treatment for measles.…
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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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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside under pressure as demand for services increases
NHS services across Cheshire and Merseyside are under pressure, with demand for primary care, hospital services, mental health, and emergency…
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New Christmas health portal aims to help your festive wellbeing.
Mersey Care is aiming to help Cheshire and Merseyside residents cope with the stresses of the festive period with a suite of resources designed to…
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Extra urgent dental appointments available
Extra appointments are now available for people in Cheshire and Merseyside who need urgent dental care – including for those who don’t have a usual…
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Latest reports and publication
Beechcroft Care Home
Healthwatch Halton carried out an Enter & View visit to Beechcroft Care Home in Runcorn in October 2025. We spent time speaking with residents, relatives and staff to understand how people are supported, see daily life in the home, and identify what is working well along with any areas for improvement.
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Listening Events Report – St Helens and Whiston Hospitals (August–November 2025)
This report summarises what people told us during our Listening Events at St Helens Hospital and Whiston Hospital between August and October 2025. A total of 59 people took part — most of them patients — sharing their views about care, communication, waiting times and hospital facilities.
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