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Digital pilot aims to reduce patient waiting times

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has been successful in securing funding to help streamline the management of hospital waiting lists as part of a national ‘technical validation’ programme.

Public warned to expect significant service disruption ahead of NHS industrial action

Public warned to expect significant service disruption ahead of NHS industrial action

Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members plan to join strike action from 8pm this Sunday (April 30th) until midnight on Bank Holiday Monday (May 1st).

Text reads "Board meeting Liverpool, Thursday 27th April, Watch live on Youtube from 9am"

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Board meeting

The next meeting of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board will take place in Liverpool on Thursday, April 27th

Text reads "Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours over the bank holiday. Search 'find a pharmacy NHS' to find an open pharmacy near you on the day you need access"

Pharmacy opening times during the Early May Bank Holiday (1 May 2023)

Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours during the upcoming bank holiday.

Text reads "Proud to welcome Eurovision Song Contest United Kingdom Liverpool 2023"

NHS remind people where to get urgent care during Eurovision week (5-13 May 2023)

With Eurovision fever about to take over the city of Liverpool, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside are keen to remind local residents and visitors about where to get health care and advice should they need it.

Public urged to order repeat prescriptions and use NHS 111 Online ahead of bank holiday weekend and period of industrial action

Public urged to order repeat prescriptions and use NHS 111 Online ahead of bank holiday weekend and period of industrial action

Planned industrial action is set to span the early May 2023 bank holiday

Joyce Rushton, 90, receives NHS COVID spring vaccination

COVID-19 spring booster vaccination appointments get underway in Cheshire and Merseyside

Thousands of COVID-19 spring vaccinations will be given to some of Cheshire and Merseyside’s most vulnerable residents from this week as the first bookable appointments get underway in the region.

A phone showing health and care apps. Text to the left reads "Download safe health apps. Our health and care apps library contains hundreds of reviewed health apps to chose from"

New health and care apps platform launched across Cheshire and Merseyside

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has built a Health App Library where you can find apps to help you manage your health.

A phone showing a warning. Text to the left reads "We are testing Emergency Alerts on mobile phones across the UK 23 April. On our way to warn you when lives are in danger"

Emergency Alerts system to be tested nationally on 23 April

The UK government’s new Emergency Alerts system is now live, and will be tested nationally on Sunday 23 April at 3pm.

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NHS advice ahead of the Grand National Festival

The local NHS is advising people how to use NHS services appropriately to enjoy the Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse this week.

Breathingpoint.co.uk, Text reads "Supporting lung health in Cheshire and Merseyside"

'Breathing Point' lung health website launched

A new website has been launched that will offer people living with a lung condition advice, education and guidance to manage their illness.

Joyce Rushton, 90, receives NHS COVID spring vaccination

NHS launches spring Covid vaccination campaign for most vulnerable people

People living in care homes for older adults are among the first in Cheshire and Merseyside to receive the NHS COVID-19 spring vaccination, as roving NHS teams begin visiting care homes this week.

Hewitt Review

An independent review of integrated care systems

A zoom call with three women Text reads "Emergency Care Improvement Support Team"

Clinicians Support NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Virtual Wards

Having delivered the service as a large-scale pilot during the pandemic, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is leading the way in the virtual wards programme.

The Living Well Bus, large white van

Local NHS Living Well Service is highly commended at national awards

A mobile health and wellbeing service aimed at improving health outcomes has been highly commended at the national HSJ Partnership Awards 2023.

Public urged to use NHS 111 Online ahead of bank holiday weekend and busy period of industrial action (1)

Public urged to use NHS 111 Online ahead of bank holiday weekend and busy period of industrial action

Health leaders are urging members of the public to use NHS 111 Online for non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend - with subsequent days of industrial action likely to see significant pressure on the NHS

Important healthcare advice - Easter Bank Holiday

Important healthcare advice - Easter Bank Holiday

If you have an urgent healthcare need that can’t wait till the next working day, it’s still possible to speak to a GP in the evening, at weekends and on Bank Holidays

HSJ Partnership Awards 2023, Text reads "Most impactful project addressing health inequalities"

High Commendation for Cheshire and Merseyside at HSJ Partnership Awards

Project to help tackle health inequalities highly commended at prestigious national awards ceremony

COVID-19 spring vaccination campaign

COVID-19 spring vaccination campaign

Launch of COVID-19 spring vaccination campaign in April 2023

Text reads "Board meeting Liverpool. Thursday 30th March. Watch live on Youtube from 9am."

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Board meeting

The next meeting of the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Board will take place in Liverpool on March 30th 2023

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside update on system pressures

With NHS services reporting ongoing pressure, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside continues to urge members of the public to ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date and to continue to follow simple self-care advice

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Public invited to share views on Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership Strategy

Have your say on Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership's interim strategy

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Simple Things campaign shortlisted for two major awards

Bespoke Cheshire and Merseyside campaign shortlisted for two national awards

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside update on system pressures

With NHS services reporting ongoing pressure, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside continues to urge members of public to ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date and to continue to follow simple self-care advice

Louise Shepherd

New chair appointed for NHS England’s Children and Young People’s Transformation Programme Board

Louise Shepherd CBE, the Chief Executive of Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, has been appointed as the new chair of NHS England’s CYP Transformation Board