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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside rolls out first ever RSV vaccine to those at risk

04 Sept 2024

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), for the first time in its history.

Life-saving cancer checks save couple as they roll out further across region

30 Aug 2024

A husband and wife from Liverpool have NHS lung health checks to thank for spotting their life-threatening health problems early so they could have treatment.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Annual General Meeting 2024

30 Aug 2024

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s second Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held from 9am on Thursday 26 September 2024.

Millions to get protected ahead of winter in NHS vaccine rollout

20 Aug 2024

Millions of children and adults across the North West will be offered COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccinations as the NHS sets out plans for protection ahead of winter.

People in Cheshire and Merseyside reminded about healthcare options ahead of August bank holiday

15 Aug 2024

With the August bank holiday fast approaching, people in Cheshire and Merseyside are being reminded to plan ahead by ordering any repeat prescriptions they may need and knowing what to do if they, or a family member becomes unwell.

Southport incident - support available

15 Aug 2024

We understand that the tragic incident that took place on Monday 29 July in Southport will have affected many people in different ways.

Children and Young People’s Mental Health Plan for 2024-26

14 Aug 2024

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has published its Children and Young People’s Mental Health Plan for 2024-26.

Life-saving care being delivered for stroke patients from across Cheshire and Merseyside

14 Aug 2024

Last week The Walton Centre in Liverpool hosted a visit from NHS England Medical Director, Professor Sir Stephen Powis.

Cheshire and Merseyside trusts recognised in HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2024 shortlist

13 Aug 2024

Eight trusts across Cheshire and Merseyside have been shortlisted for the 2024 HSJ Patient Safety Awards.

NHS urges public to come forward for care during GP collective action

01 Aug 2024

The NHS is asking the public to still come forward as usual for care during collective action by GP services

Tragic incident in Southport

31 Jul 2024

We would like to extend our sincere sympathies to the families and friends of the three little girls who sadly lost their lives following the tragic events in Southport

Local NHS wants your views to help shape urgent and emergency care services for the future

26 Jul 2024

The NHS in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire has today started a public conversation about local urgent and emergency services.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside July 2024 Board meeting

22 Jul 2024

The next meeting of the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board will take place at DCBL Statdium Halton from 9:30am to 12:30pm on Thursday 25 July 2024.

Global IT outage (updated)

22 Jul 2024

If you have an appointment please attend unless you are told otherwise.

Cheshire and Merseyside among top performing areas for fast diagnosis of health conditions

16 Jul 2024

Patients in Cheshire and Merseyside are having their health conditions diagnosed more quickly than in almost any other part of the country.

Patients have their say in annual Patient Survey

12 Jul 2024

Patients across the country have shared their experience of GP practices, pharmacies and dental services.

NHS Equality campaign launched during Disability Pride Month

10 Jul 2024

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is raising awareness of the importance of fully accessible health services for patients across the region with sensory disabilities or other communication needs.

People in Sefton invited for missed cervical screening appointments

01 Jul 2024

People who live in Sefton and have missed any cervical screening appointments, are invited to get the life-saving test done, as part of a pilot mobile service, in a bid to improve uptake of the screening.

VCFSE partner member recruitment to the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Board

01 Jul 2024

Find out more about the role and apply.

NHS delivers almost half a million spring covid vaccines in the North West

26 Jun 2024

Almost half a million people in the North West have now received their spring covid booster from the NHS just ten weeks after bookings officially opened as part of the latest vaccination campaign.

Public urged to use NHS 111 ahead of junior doctor strikes

20 Jun 2024

People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by junior doctors.

Young people urged to come forward for MMR vaccine, as campaign extends to 16–25 year-olds

18 Jun 2024

Young people in the North West are being urged to take up the offer of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine, amid rising cases of measles.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside June 2024 Board meeting

17 Jun 2024

The next meeting of the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board will take place virtually on Thursday 30 June 2024 from 8:30 to 10am.

NHS industrial action

11 Jun 2024

Please do not hesitate to come forward to access care if you need it - using NHS 111 Online where appropriate

Young and at-risk urged to come forward for latest top-up Covid vaccine in the last few weeks of spring programme

04 Jun 2024

Younger people who are at extra risk from COVID-19 are being urged to get their life-saving spring vaccine before the latest offer ends on Sunday 30 June.