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. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  3. Halton Haven - March 2020

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    We completed an announced visit at Halton Haven Hospice on 2 March 2020, on the request of the hospice, to learn about their work and patient care.

  4. Widnes Hall - January 2020

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    Report on our visit to Widnes Hall on 28 Jan 2020.

  5. Simonsfield Care Home

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    Report on our visit to Simonsfield Care Home on 27 Feb 2020

  6. St Patricks Care Home

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    Report on our visit to St Patrick’s on 14 January 2020

  7. Madeline McKenna Care Home

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    Report on our visit to Madeline McKenna Care Home on 10 December 2019

  8. Trewan House Care Home

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    Report on our visit to Trewan House on 21 November 2018

  9. Halton View Care Home

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    Report on our visit to Halton View Care Home on 16 October 2018

  10. Norton Lodge Care Home report

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    Report on our visit to Norton Lodge on 12 September 2018

  11. Getting social care right starts with good information and advice

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    Would you know where to turn for social care support? New polling finds over 40% of people don’t. This confusion can result in people not getting the care they need. Read our latest findings.

  12. Visiting regulations consultation

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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.

  13. Ferndale Court - January 2024

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    Report on our visit to Ferndale Court on 9 January 2024.

  14. Halton View Care Home - January 2024

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    Report on our visit to Halton View Care Home on 17 January 2024.

  15. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

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    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  16. The cost of alcohol

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    Alcohol Change UK wants to see a Britain with alcohol but without serious alcohol harm. The average drinker in the UK spends £62,899 on alcohol in a lifetime based on a new estimate from Alcohol Change UK. We might expect that, for this amount of money, the benefits would be huge. But this brings with it many additional personal costs.

  17. What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?

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    The cost-of-living crisis is putting many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some people can afford to pay. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  18. Warm Spaces

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    Warm Welcome Spaces are opening their doors to local communities, offering everyone a free, warm, welcoming and friendly space.
    Venues in both Widnes and Runcorn have warm, welcoming spaces open to everyone.