1. NHS Prescription charges from 1 May 2024

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    The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that NHS prescription charges will increase on 1 May 2024.

  2. Stress Awareness Month 2024

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    The theme of this years Stress Awareness Month is #LittleByLittle and highlights the transformative impact of consistent, small positive actions on over-all wellbeing.
    The Stress Management Society, explain how even the smallest steps taken each day towards self-care and stress reduction can mean significant improvements in mental health over time.

  3. Halton View Care Home - January 2024

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

  4. Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre

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    Patient Feedback report on Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre.
    We carried out five visits to the Runcorn UTC between 30 October 2023 and 23 November 2023.
    Each visit lasted between two and three hours and in total 113 people took the time to give us their experience.

  5. Spring 2024 Covid booster

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    People aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those aged 6 months and over with a weakened immune system will be offered a dose of COVID-19 vaccine this spring.

  6. NHS Innovation Accelerator Patient and Public Voices Partners needed.

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    NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) are looking for two Patient and Public Voices Partners (PPVPs) to join the NIA governance groups, to help ensure, with other members, that the voices and perspectives of patients and carers remain central to the NIA core mission and in turn to the national innovation landscape.

  7. North West families urged to bring their children forward for routine immunisations this World Immunisation Week

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    Health chiefs are urging parents, guardians and families across the North West to ensure their children are up to date with their routine childhood immunisations, this World Immunisation Week (24 -30 April).

  8. Patients urged to order repeat prescriptions ahead of May bank holiday

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    Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to plan ahead for the May bank holiday weekend (Saturday 4 May – Monday 6 May) by ordering any repeat prescriptions they might need early.

  9. Drive Ability North West – helping people retain or regain their independence through assisted driving and increased accessibility.

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    Being able to use a car as a driver or passenger is invaluable – especially if you have restricted mobility or a disability.

  10. Dying Matters Week 2024

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    Dying Matters Week is the 6th-12th May. This year’s theme is ‘The way we talk about Dying Matters’, focuses on the language that we use, and conversations we have, around death and dying – specifically between healthcare professionals and patients, their carers and their families.

  11. Deaf Awareness Week 2024

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    Deaf Awareness Week 2024 runs from the 6th to the 12th of May 2024.

    The UK Council on Deafness created Deaf Awareness Week to increase the visibility of challenges the deaf community faces and educate others on how they can support them. This year’s celebration isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about igniting a movement—a movement fueled by love and grounded in trust. It’s about embracing diversity, championing inclusivity, and creating a world where every voice, whether spoken or signed, is heard and valued.

  12. NHS Constitution:10 year review consultation

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    The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) want your views on how best to change the NHS Constitution.
    This consultation is part of the process to complete the 10 year review, as legislated for in the Health Act 2009.

  13. Pharmacy: What People Want report

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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.

  14. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  15. How to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone.
    Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.

  16. What should you expect from home care services?

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    Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home.

  17. 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.

  18. Diabetes Week

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  19. Carers Week

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  20. Men's Health Week

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  21. World Blood Donor Day

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  22. World Mental Health Day

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  23. World Homelessness Day

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  24. Carers Rights Day

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  25. International Volunteer Day

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  26. Young Carers Awareness Day 2018

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  27. Dignity Action Day 2018

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  28. Children Mental Health Week

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  29. Student Volunteering Week 2018

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  30. Eating Disorder Awareness Week

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  31. World Autism Awareness Week 2020

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  32. World Health Day 2018

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  33. Stroke Awareness Month

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  34. Mental Health Awareness Week 2018

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  35. Dying Matters Week 2018

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  36. Young Carers Awareness Day

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  37. Children’s mental health week

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  38. Time to talk day

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  39. Student Volunteering Week

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  40. Care Day 2019

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  41. Volunteers Week

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  42. Carers Week

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  43. Diabetes Week

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  44. Care Homes Open Day 2019

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  45. World Health Day 2022

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  46. Maternal Mental Health Matters Awareness Week

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  47. Make May purple

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