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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. -
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The North West’s chief pharmacist is reminding people not to leave it too late to order repeat prescriptions ahead of the four-day Jubilee bank holiday next week. -
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Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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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A new NHS England campaign aims to raise awareness of prescription saving schemes. -
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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. -
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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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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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The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know. -
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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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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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Two-thirds fewer people were waiting for more than two years for elective care in April, new figures have shown. -
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We’re delighted to publish our annual report for 2021 - 2022. Find out what we’ve done in the past year to champion what matters to you. -
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Find out how we manage conflicts of interest for our staff, Board members and volunteers. -
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We’re delighted to publish our annual report for 2020 - 2021. -
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We’re delighted to publish our annual report for 2019 - 2020, covering 1 April 2019 – 31 March 2020 -
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Welcome to our fifth annual report, covering the April 2017 to March 2018 -
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Welcome to our fourth annual report, covering the April 2016 to March 2017 -
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Welcome to our third annual report, covering the April 2015 to March 2016. -
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Welcome to our second annual report, covering the April 2014 to March 2015. -
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Welcome to our first annual report, covering the April 2013 to March 2014 -
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A new Healthwatch report, looking at health and social care from the patients' perspective, has warned that we risk "a two-tier health and care system" unless the NHS takes faster action to tackle access issues. -
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Engaging Communities Solutions (CIC) is contracted by Halton Borough Council to deliver Healthwatch Halton. Individuals and organisations have the right to express their views about the performance of Healthwatch Halton and the way in which it conducts its business. -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.
