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Cheshire and Merseyside recognised in national Women’s Health Strategy

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is proud that a landmark government strategy includes a case study from the region.

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How AI is transforming patient care and tackling waiting lists in Cheshire and Merseyside

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve patient care, reduce waiting times and support frontline staff.

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North West NHS hails record elective activity as thousands fewer patients wait for treatment

NHS teams across the North West are being praised for their role in delivering a landmark year for elective care.

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Liz Bishop (Chief Executive)

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Over 50% of eligible settings now brushing daily as All Together Smiling reaches key milestone

The All Together Smiling supervised toothbrushing programme has achieved a significant milestone.

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Make the switch: New NHS campaign tackles medicine myths

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has launched a new regional campaign tackling common myths around switching medications.

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Tobacco and Vapes Bill receives Royal Assent, paving the way for the first smokefree generation

The Bill, now an Act, means that people born on or after 1 January 2009 will never be legally sold tobacco products.

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Liverpool Place shortlisted for NHS Excellence Awards

A Liverpool project that is preventing people’s conditions from worsening and keeping them out of hospital has been named a regional champion in the first-ever NHS Excellence Awards.

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside calls on people to check they are up to date with their vaccinations as World Immunisation Week begins

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is calling on people of all ages to check they are up to date with their vaccinations.

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Spring COVID 19 vaccination programme goes live across the North West

The NHS in the North West has launched its Spring COVID‑19 vaccination programme.

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside April 2026 Blog

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Celebrating a major Anchor Institute milestone

Last week marked an important milestone for the Cheshire and Merseyside Anchor Institute, as we celebrated 50 organisations signing up to the Anchor Framework.

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New service to improve access to palliative care medicines in the community

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has introduced a new service on 1 April 2026 to improve access to essential palliative care medicines for residents in Cheshire and Merseyside.

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Public urged to use NHS 111 or the NHS App ahead of doctor strikes

People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 or the NHS App for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors).

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NHS and VCFSEs in Cheshire and Merseyside to co-design new collaboration agreement

Work is underway between the NHS and the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Cheshire and Merseyside to jointly develop a new collaboration agreement, reinforcing their shared commitment to strengthening partnership working for the benefit of their local communities.

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St Helens residents to benefit from neighbourhood health centre on their doorstep

People in St Helens will soon find it easier to access more healthcare closer to home, with Fingerpost Park Health Centre set to be upgraded as part of the government’s first wave of neighbourhood health centres.

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NHS reminds families to prepare for Easter and check children’s vaccinations up to date

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is reminding people to plan ahead for the Easter bank holiday weekend by knowing where to go for urgent help and ensuring they have enough medication.

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Landmark achievement for local mobile health service as 2,000 cervical screenings provided

A groundbreaking local mobile health service has recently provided its 2,000th cervical screening as part of a programme aiming to reduce health inequalities in our region.

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Advice for parents: vaccinations and meningitis awareness

As cases of meningitis continue to be reported in the news, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is asking parents and carers to make sure their child’s vaccinations are up to date.

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside March 2026 Board meeting

The next meeting of the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board will take place at the Riverside Innovation Centre, University of Chester, from 1pm to 3:30pm on Thursday, 26 March 2026.

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NHS trusts in Cheshire and Merseyside secure £8.3 million for clean energy upgrades

Hospitals and community services across Cheshire and Merseyside are set to benefit from £8.3 million of national investment to install clean energy and energy efficiency upgrades, helping to cut bills and reinvest savings into frontline patient care.

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside March 2026 Blog

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