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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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Share Your Experience of Palliative and End of Life Care
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside have established a Palliative and End of Life Care Programme Board to ensure that everyone across our region can access…
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Children’s A&E at Whiston Hospital – What families told us
In October 2025, Healthwatch Halton and Healthwatch Knowsley visited Children’s A&E at Whiston Hospital to listen to families about their…
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Public urged to use NHS 111 ahead of doctor strikes during busy Christmas period.
Resident doctors are scheduled to strike from 7am on Wednesday 17 December 2025 to 7am on Monday 22 December 2025.
The industrial…
The industrial…
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Children’s A&E at Whiston Hospital – What families told us
In October 2025, Healthwatch Halton and Healthwatch Knowsley visited Children’s A&E at Whiston Hospital to listen to families about their experiences of urgent care for children.
This joint Listening Event followed an earlier visit in 2024 and forms part of our ongoing programme of hospital visits across Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. On the day, we spoke with 28 families, gathering feedback through short conversations and surveys while parents and carers waited to be seen.
This joint Listening Event followed an earlier visit in 2024 and forms part of our ongoing programme of hospital visits across Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. On the day, we spoke with 28 families, gathering feedback through short conversations and surveys while parents and carers waited to be seen.
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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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