1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. The Big Dental Check-up

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    This report shares local people’s experiences of trying to access NHS dentistry in Halton during 2020/21.

  3. Report highlights difficulties getting NHS dental care in Halton

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    Our latest report, 'The Big Dental Check Up', shows that many people local people continue to struggle to access or afford NHS dental treatment.

  4. Take part in our dental survey

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    Part of our role at Healthwatch Halton is to understand the experiences of people who are using services and to give people an opportunity to speak up and have their voices heard.
    On this occasion, we are interested in hearing from Halton residents about dentistry services and your experiences of getting appointments plus the costs of treatment at NHS Dentists.

  5. NHS Dentistry in Halton update report

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    Access to an NHS Dentist in Halton is one of the main issues people contact us about. Read our report about the issues facing people looking to access NHS dental care and find out what changes Healthwatch would like to see.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. What the new dental recovery plan means for you

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    Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

  10. Help set our priorities for the next year!

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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!

  11. Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment

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    How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.

  12. COPD survey

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    As part of the Cheshire and Merseyside pulmonary rehabilitation pathway improvement programme, the Innovation Agency have developed a survey to capture the thoughts and experiences of COPD patients regarding the support they receive for their condition.

  13. Smokers encouraged to join Stoptober

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    Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join more than 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign since it launched a decade ago in 2012.

  14. Endometriosis Action Month 2023

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    Endometriosis UK Charity urges everyone with endometriosis symptoms to visit their GP, as data shows three in four women and those assigned female at birth would put off seeking help.

    75% would not go to doctor with potential endometriosis symptoms, which include chronic pelvic pain, painful bowel movements, pain when urinating, painful sex, fatigue and difficulty getting pregnant

  15. Breathing Point website

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    A new website has been launched that will offer people living with a lung condition advice, education and guidance to manage their illness.

  16. Type 2 Diabetes prevention week

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    Finding out your risk of type 2 diabetes only takes a few minutes, but it could be the most important thing you do today....

  17. BHF Data Science Centre: Have your say! Can you help develop a smartphone app to track heart health?

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    Researchers at the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Data Science Centre are seeking public views to help design a new app that could better study how activity levels vary with changing heart health.

  18. National Diabetes Experience Survey 2024

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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.