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The Alzheimer’s Society provides post diagnostic support to people with a diagnosis of dementia and their families in both Halton and Warrington. Their Dementia Adviser Service offers a personalised one-to-one service, providing information, signposting and support to anyone affected by dementia. -
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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.
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Are you living with, or supporting someone with diagnoses of cancer and dementia?
End-of-Life Partnership want to find out about the experiences of people who are living with a diagnosis of both dementia and cancer.
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Halton residents have an opportunity to shape how technology will be used to improve access to care across the borough. -
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The public’s views are being sought on changes being made to Spirometry services in Halton and Warrington. -
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National GP patient survey sees a further fall in satisfaction, especially regarding making appointments. Read the Healthwatch response. -
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New research from Healthwatch England shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital care. Read the findings and the calls for action. -
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There are approximately 3,200 new cases of cervical cancer in the UK every year, which works out at nearly 9 new cases a day. But statistics don’t tell the full story, don’t show the impact that cervical cancer can have on real lives. We’re supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust because we want to raise awareness and the voices of those affected by cervical cancer. -
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With the NHS under immense pressure, Healthwatch look at the impact that waiting for a diagnosis, test, or treatment can have on individuals and some of the potential solutions that might help. -
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A new report sets out NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s plan for improving access and making it easier and simpler for patients to access the care they need, and supporting GP practices to manage demand and capacity through a range of additional measures. In 2023/24 this will be supported by a total of £90 million investment in primary care general practice and related measures contained in the plan. -
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People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by junior doctors early in the New Year.
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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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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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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.
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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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The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that NHS prescription charges will increase on 1 May 2024.
