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The public is invited to a webinar to ask questions of leading specialists about the latest research into obesity and mental health. -
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Patients in Cheshire and Merseyside can save time by ordering regular medication using the NHS App.
The NHS App is the quickest and easiest way to order a repeat prescription – and it puts you in better control of your own health.
You can use the App to order your medication at a time that’s convenient for you, and select which pharmacy you would like your medication to be sent to each time you order.
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With most children now back at school the UK Health Security Agency North West reminds parents of back-to-school advice amid rising levels of winter illness.
To keep attendance in education and childcare settings high this January, parents are urged to take simple steps to protect communities following the Christmas break. -
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Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would like to explore what innovation means to you as a patient, carer, service user and member of our community. -
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Do you or a family member use mental health services? By applying to become a Service User Representative with the Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC), your voice could help shape future care and treatments. -
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Influence the future of research, and help find the top 10 priorities for midwifery practice and maternity care. The Royal College of Midwives want to find out the most important gaps in knowledge and hear what matters to you when it comes to pregnancy, birth and postnatal care.
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Did you know together, we can end cervical cancer? The UK has the tools to make cervical cancer a thing of the past, but we need government commitment. -
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Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives a year in the UK.
But 4.6 million people in England have never been screened for cervical cancer or have not taken up their last appointment.
Healthwatch England's new campaign aims to help the NHS reach the goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040.
Discover how Healthwatch are working to find out what stops people from taking up cervical screenings and what services can do to help fix the problem.
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Help give a voice to children and young people across the UK in Children’s Mental Health Week, from 5-11 February 2024.
Children's Mental Health Week is a mental health awareness week that empowers, equips and gives a voice to all children and young people in the UK. -
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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s Radiology Imaging Network (CAMRIN) has secured funding from the NHS Transformation Directorate’s AI Diagnostic Fund to accelerate the deployment of AI to help diagnose lung cancer patients quicker. -
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) held a consultation in June 2023 on visiting in care homes, hospitals and hospices. They received over 1,400 responses from people receiving care, their friends and families, and health and care staff, and found clear support for introducing in law a new fundamental standard for visiting and accompanying. -
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The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported an increase in measles across the country and is encouraging people to check that they and their children have had two doses of the MMR vaccine. -
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From 31 January, people across Cheshire & Merseyside can pop down to their local pharmacy for help with seven minor conditions which would previously have required a GP appointment.
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The NHS, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), Health Innovation North West Cost and Civic Data Cooperative (Liverpool) are running interactive workshops to explore the views of people in Cheshire and Merseyside, on the use of de-identified personal data for research and population health support without consent.
They are seeking members of the public across Cheshire and Merseyside to participate in online focus groups. -
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Tinnitus impacts 1 in 7 adults in the UK and severely diminishes the quality of life for 1 in 6 of those individuals. Tinnitus is unique to the person experiencing it. But ultimately it is the sensation of hearing a sound when there is no external source for that sound. There is no known cure and living with this condition affects so much more than ‘just’ hearing. -
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An innovative new service has launched in partnership with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Halton Travel Well is being delivered by local social enterprise, Wellbeing Enterprises CIC and aims to improve people's health and wellbeing and promote the uptake of active travel options in work and leisure. -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.
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With measles cases on the rise, thousands of school children aged 6 -11 years are being invited to attend appointments to be vaccinated against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR).
A major drive has been launched to invite those not fully vaccinated to come forward and catch up on missed doses - with reminders being sent to families throughout February and March.
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Working alongside people and communities at National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE): a three-year strategy for involvement and engagement consultation is now open. This strategy describes how NICE plan to improve the way they capture the collective wisdom and experiences of the people and communities they serve by 2027. -
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LGBTQ+ History Month is an important annual event recognising the history of LGBTQ+ civil rights movements, celebrating how far we have come in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality, and reflecting on the discrimination that many people in the UK and around the world still face today for their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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England’s top doctor has warned pressure on NHS hospitals this winter is “not letting up”, with thousands more patients in hospital compared to the same time last year.
New weekly figures show there were 3,372 more patients in hospital each day last week (97,934) than the same period in 2023 (94,562).
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Unions have announced a further round of strike action by junior doctors in February 2024.
The next junior doctors strike will run from 7:00am on Saturday 24th February until 7:00am on Thursday 29th February. -
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Diabetes UK found a lot of people living with, or just diagnosed with, type 2 diabetes, have heard that remission can be life-changing. But they often don’t know how to get there. So they have put together a range of resources to answer the questions people might have on the new type 2 remission hub. -
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The House of Lords Preterm Birth Committee has published its call for evidence. The Committee is inviting individuals and organisations to share their views on a series of topics related to its inquiry. -
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R;pple is an interceptive tool designed to present a visual prompt when a person searches for harmful keywords or phrases relating to the topic of self-harm or suicide.
R;pple intervention technique catches people when they are most vulnerable, and helps redirect them to immediate support sources. -
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The Calm your mind campaign aims to bring information on male mental health and shared stories from those who have experienced their own struggles. -
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Every March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to put ovarian cancer in the spotlight.
In the UK, over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Two thirds of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer too late when the cancer is harder to treat. And every day, 11 women die.
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The National Diabetes Experience Survey is a new survey which gives people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes in England the opportunity to feedback on their experiences. NHS England will use the findings to understand and improve experience of NHS care and self-management for people living with diabetes. -
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We want to hear what matters to you and what areas of health and social care you think we should focus on for the year ahead. We are also giving you the chance to win a £25 gift voucher! -
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Established in 1984, this year marks the fortieth anniversary of No Smoking Day.
It takes place on the second Wednesday in March, and it’s an opportunity for people across the country to unite in supporting the nation’s 5.3 million smokers to make a quit attempt. -
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The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care.
Last year, Healthwatch polling highlighted the impact of the cost of living crisis on people’s access to health and care.
The new poll, conducted with 2008 adults living in England in January this year, shows modest improvements in some areas. However, the cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for those under the most financial pressure and those requiring dental care. -
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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is publishing 35 clinical policies for treatments and procedures that have been updated in line with the latest knowledge of what works best, in the second phase of its harmonisation programme to also ensure equal access for patients no matter which part of the area they live in.
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Would you like to improve your digital skills?
Learn My Way is a website of free online learning for beginners, helping you develop digital skills to make the most of the online world. -
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Using experiences of care from over 10 million people collected over the past ten years, we have a bold vision for the NHS in 2030. Find out where Healthwatch think the NHS should be in six years and how it can get there. -
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Pharmacies will have limited opening times during the Easter bank holidays. -
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The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that NHS prescription charges will increase on 1 May 2024. -
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The theme of this years Stress Awareness Month is #LittleByLittle and highlights the transformative impact of consistent, small positive actions on over-all wellbeing.
The Stress Management Society, explain how even the smallest steps taken each day towards self-care and stress reduction can mean significant improvements in mental health over time. -
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People aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those aged 6 months and over with a weakened immune system will be offered a dose of COVID-19 vaccine this spring. -
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NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) are looking for two Patient and Public Voices Partners (PPVPs) to join the NIA governance groups, to help ensure, with other members, that the voices and perspectives of patients and carers remain central to the NIA core mission and in turn to the national innovation landscape. -
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Health chiefs are urging parents, guardians and families across the North West to ensure their children are up to date with their routine childhood immunisations, this World Immunisation Week (24 -30 April). -
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Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to plan ahead for the May bank holiday weekend (Saturday 4 May – Monday 6 May) by ordering any repeat prescriptions they might need early. -
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Being able to use a car as a driver or passenger is invaluable – especially if you have restricted mobility or a disability. -
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Dying Matters Week is the 6th-12th May. This year’s theme is ‘The way we talk about Dying Matters’, focuses on the language that we use, and conversations we have, around death and dying – specifically between healthcare professionals and patients, their carers and their families. -
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Deaf Awareness Week 2024 runs from the 6th to the 12th of May 2024.
The UK Council on Deafness created Deaf Awareness Week to increase the visibility of challenges the deaf community faces and educate others on how they can support them. This year’s celebration isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about igniting a movement—a movement fueled by love and grounded in trust. It’s about embracing diversity, championing inclusivity, and creating a world where every voice, whether spoken or signed, is heard and valued. -
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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) want your views on how best to change the NHS Constitution.
This consultation is part of the process to complete the 10 year review, as legislated for in the Health Act 2009.
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Healthwatch report, "Pharmacy: what people want", explores the current state of pharmacy services and offers actions for healthcare leaders and the wider sector.
The report dives into people’s experiences of and attitudes towards pharmacy services at the outset of Pharmacy First. -
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We’re proud to support the Mental Health Foundation this Mental Health Awareness Week running from the 13th - 19th May.
This year’s theme is movement: moving more for our mental health.
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Dementia Action Week 2024 is from 13th May - to 19th May and it's all about the importance of a diagnosis.
Did you know 1 in 3 people living with dementia do not have a diagnosis? A diagnosis is vital to give people access to the care, treatment and support they desperately need.
