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Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure. When … Read more
Cancer Awareness Roadshow visiting Widnes
The Northwest Cancer Awareness Roadshow will be visiting Widnes town centre on 12th & 13th April Come along and chat … Read more
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Every 15 minutes somebody is diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK, that’s nearly … Read more
British public satisfaction with the NHS lowest in 25 years – Healthwatch England response
More people in England, Scotland and Wales are now dissatisfied (41%) with the NHS than are satisfied for the first … Read more
Spring COVID-19 boosters available for vulnerable groups.
People aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those with weakened immune systems will … Read more
We are hiring!
We are looking to recruit a new Community Outreach Lead. Healthwatch Halton are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join … Read more
Lost for words – improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities
Healthwatch England has now published its latest research – Lost for words: Improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities … Read more
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. About 20 women a day are diagnosed with cancer of the ovary (ovarian cancer) … Read more
International Women’s Day
This years International Women’s Day campaign theme is #BreakTheBias. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, … Read more
Law requiring vaccination to work in care homes to end
Since the 11th November 2021, all care home workers, and anyone entering a care home, have needed to be … Read more