07 Nov 2025
The Countess of Chester Hospital, which serves Chester, Ellesmere Port, North Wales and surrounding areas, has been named the best in England for quickly diagnosing bowel cancers for four months in a row – a remarkable achievement considering that just two years ago, far fewer patients were being seen within national waiting time standards.
06 Nov 2025
The North West’s top health bosses are warning people to get important protection from the flu virus as soon as possible, with cases in the region increasing.
05 Nov 2025
The 2025 NHS Prevention Pledge Summit took place in Liverpool on Thursday 16 October 2025, bringing together all 16 NHS provider trusts from across Cheshire and Merseyside.
04 Nov 2025
Thousands more Cheshire and Merseyside patients are getting crucial diagnostic tests within weeks thanks to an innovative use of data.
03 Nov 2025
Liverpool’s axess sexual health service, part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group), is leading the way in HIV healthcare innovation by launching a new digital service that will deliver PrEP - a pill which reduces the risk of getting HIV by 99% when taken as prescribed - direct to patients.
03 Nov 2025
This Ask Your Pharmacist Week (3–10 November), the NHS in the North West is shining a light on the vital role community pharmacy teams play in delivering accessible, expert healthcare right on our doorstep.
03 Nov 2025
A new report published today (Monday 3 November) highlights how personal health budgets (PHBs) for continuing healthcare and children’s continuing care are improving lives, helping to meet the NHS’s goal of making care more personalised and sustainable, and are a cost-effective option.
30 Oct 2025
Residents in Halton and Warrington are set to benefit from a new specialist service to support autistic adults and aims to improve mental health, social confidence and independence. The new Autism Post Diagnosis Support Service for adults is designed to provide tailored, post diagnostic support to adults (18+) who have received an Autism Spectrum Condition diagnosis in the areas.
30 Oct 2025
Residents in Cheshire and Merseyside have supported their local NHS to successfully reduce medicines waste in the region, saving approximately 60 tonnes of prescription medicines last winter – the weight of five double-decker buses.
27 Oct 2025
Improving Me is building on an ongoing regional transport collaboration to open up access to railway travel for women and children during Baby Week (14-20 November 2025).
24 Oct 2025
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside are urging all eligible groups, especially children and young adults, to come forward for winter vaccinations.
21 Oct 2025
NHS England has confirmed the appointment of Sir David Henshaw as the new Interim Chair of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside for a period of up to 18 months.
21 Oct 2025
Three local GPs are celebrating after bringing home accolades at the recent Daffodil Standard Awards, recognising their outstanding contribution to best practice in end-of-life care.
14 Oct 2025
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region and Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader for Cheshire West and Chester Council and Chair of the Cheshire and Warrington Joint Committee, met in Liverpool on 9 October with Professor Sir Michael Marmot...
02 Oct 2025
NHS services in Cheshire and Merseyside are experiencing increased demand as seasonal illnesses surge following the return to school and falling temperatures with the first autumn frosts.
29 Sept 2025
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s third Annual General Meeting was held at No 1 Mann Island in Liverpool on Thursday 25 September.
29 Sept 2025
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has been recognised by the Ministry of Defence with the top award for outstanding support to the Armed Forces community.
25 Sept 2025
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has become the first ICB in the country to sign the Workplace Charter to Reduce Gambling Harms, reinforcing its commitment to staff wellbeing.
23 Sept 2025
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s Associate Medical Director for Primary Care has featured in a powerful new podcast exploring how GPs can support families through the devastating loss of a child.
19 Sept 2025
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s Associate Director of Population Health, Ceriann Tunnah, joined Commissioner of Active Travel England, Chris Boardman, to champion inclusive, accessible, and sustainable cycling for communities across the Liverpool City Region.
17 Sept 2025
NHS organisations across Cheshire and Merseyside have gained national recognition at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2025.
17 Sept 2025
The next meeting of the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board will take place at No 1 Mann Island in Liverpool from 2:15pm to 5pm on Thursday 25 September 2025.
17 Sept 2025
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to take place in Liverpool on Thursday, 25 September 2025 from 1pm to 1:55pm.
15 Sept 2025
With thousands of people, particularly older people, ending up in hospital because of a fall, this Falls Awareness Week (15-19 September) the NHS in the North West is encouraging people who may be at risk to take simple steps to stay safe, steady and strong.
11 Sept 2025
Health and care services in Cheshire and Merseyside are delivering real results by working together across the system.