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Public asked for views on proposed changes to fertility treatment policies

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a six-week public consultation on proposed changes to local fertility treatment policies, running from 3 June to 15 July 2025.

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Stronger Partnerships, Healthier Futures: Cheshire and Merseyside’s Director of Population Health annual report

The 2024/25 annual report for Cheshire and Merseyside’s Population Health Programme - Stronger Partnerships, Healthier Futures - has been published.

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside May 2025 Board meeting

The next meeting of the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board will take place at No. 1 Mann Island in Liverpool from 9am to 12:30pm on Thursday 29 May 2025.

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NHS healthcare options ahead of Spring Bank Holiday

Ahead of the spring bank holiday weekend (24 - 26 May), people in Cheshire and Merseyside are reminded to use NHS 111 online as their first point of contact for non-emergency medical advice.

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New NHS surgical centre opens in Northwich

The Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre, part of the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, has welcomed its first patients.

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Better patient experience thanks to NHS App expansion in Cheshire and Merseyside

Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are benefiting from improved access to NHS services and fewer missed hospital appointments, thanks to the successful expansion of the NHS App across the region.

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People over 40 encouraged to get their blood pressure checked

This World Hypertension Day and during May Measure Month, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is encouraging people over 40 to get their blood pressure checked.

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Cheshire and Merseyside work on waiting lists highlighted in Financial Times

An AI tool being used in Cheshire and Merseyside to identify high-risk patients and support them while they wait for surgery has been featured in a prestigious national newspaper.

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All Together Smiling Programme launches oral health roadshow across Cheshire and Merseyside

Children and families across Cheshire and Merseyside will have the chance to learn about oral health in a fun and interactive way as part of a special oral health engagement roadshow taking place during National Smile Month.

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Cheshire and Merseyside trusts form new provider collaborative

Two provider collaboratives in the region have come together to form the Cheshire and Merseyside Provider Collaborative (CMPC) from 1 May 2025.

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NHS healthcare options ahead of May Day Bank Holiday

Ahead of the May Day bank holiday weekend (3-5 May), people in the North West are reminded to use NHS 111 online as their first point of contact for non-emergency medical advice.

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Digital service keeping care home residents out of hospital

Thousands of Liverpool care home residents are avoiding unnecessary hospital visits and admissions thanks to the use of a digital health service.

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside publishes Green Plan for 2025-2028

This Earth Day (22 April 2025), NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is proud to launch its refreshed Green Plan – a bold, practical blueprint for how we will decarbonise healthcare, boost resilience, and create healthier communities across our region.

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Cheshire and Merseyside recognised for research and innovation at North West awards ceremony

NHS organisations and partners from Cheshire and Merseyside won seven out of 10 categories at the 2025 North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards.

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Top tips for supporting your loved one on their return home from hospital

With Easter weekend approaching, the Medical Director for Cheshire and Merseyside is showing people how they can work with their local NHS to support their loved ones to return home following a stay in hospital.

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Where to go for NHS help during the Easter bank holidays

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is urging people to know how to access urgent help while their GP practice is closed on Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April).

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New complex needs hub to support young people in Warrington

Warrington Borough Council and health leaders have officially opened a new Complex Needs Hub in the town which will provide valuable support for young people with mental health needs.

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People urged to order repeat prescriptions ahead of Easter

With the Easter bank holidays fast approaching, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is urging members of the public to order repeat prescriptions in good time.

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Innovative Cheshire and Merseyside menopause support collaboration to feature at global gynaecology event

An abstract detailing innovative approaches to reduce menopause waiting lists in Cheshire and Merseyside has been accepted for presentation at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) World Congress 2025.

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More residents benefiting from hospital care at home

An increasing number of residents across Cheshire and Merseyside are now benefiting from hospital-level care without leaving the comfort of their own homes.

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside and Wellbeing Enterprises CIC ‘Highly Commended’ at HSJ Partnership Awards 2025

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside (Halton Place) and Wellbeing Enterprises CIC are proud to announce that the We Connect social prescribing service has been Highly Commended in the Primary and Community Care Project of the Year category at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2025.

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Health and care partners in Widnes receive national award recognition

A collaboration of health and care partners in Widnes have triumphed at this year’s HSJ Partnership Awards by taking home a sought-after national prize.

Brain Tumour Awareness Month 2025

‘People would call me brave, but I’m not – I just had so much to live for’

A Liverpool nurse is sharing her story following an 11-hour surgical procedure for a benign brain tumour at the hospital she once worked at.

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Cheshire and Merseyside residents urged to get life-saving COVID-19 jab this spring

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is urging those who are at highest risk from the virus to come forward for their spring COVID-19 vaccination, as the national appointment system opens for bookings.

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New solar panel funding awarded to several trusts across Cheshire and Merseyside

Thousands of pounds are expected to be saved and put back into frontline care thanks to funding awarded to install new solar panels at several trust sites across Cheshire and Merseyside.