1. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  2. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  3. Your experiences of trying to get prescription medication

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    People rely on prescription medication to treat and manage their conditions and keep well. In Healthwatch England's new blog, they highlight the challenges people have recently told them about when trying to get prescription medication.

  4. Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services

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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.

  5. Campaign launched to help people save money on prescriptions

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    A new NHS England campaign aims to raise awareness of prescription saving schemes.

  6. How your local pharmacy can support you

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    It’s ‘Ask Your Pharmacist Week’ (30 October to 6th November) and health professionals in Cheshire and Merseyside are reminding you about the range of healthcare services and support available at your local pharmacy.

  7. NHS outlines how it will help improve access to GP practices across Cheshire and Merseyside

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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.