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Plea from local hospitals over repeat prescriptions this New Year

Plea from local hospitals over repeat prescriptions this New Year

Hospitals across the North West have issued a plea to people to use 111 online if they run out of their medication...

Know the signs - Group A Strep

Know the signs - Group A Strep

Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. However, it does cause a number of infections, some mild and some more serious

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside update on system pressures

As Cheshire and Merseyside’s NHS services report significant and increasing pressure, we are urging members of public to use NHS 111 Online to ensure they are signposted to the correct service for them

Only call 999 for life-threatening emergencies on days of strike action

Only call 999 for life-threatening emergencies on days of strike action

The North West Ambulance Service is asking the public to call 999 only in life-threatening situations on days affected by industrial action

Public urged to continue to access care if they need it despite planned industrial action

Public urged to continue to access care if they need it despite planned industrial action

Please do not hesitate to come forward to access care if you need it. As always, please continue to use the full range of available options including NHS 111, pharmacies, GP practices and - for emergencies - your local hospitals and 999 services

‘Theatres Improvement Project’ sees 19,000 more people receive operations in Cheshire and Merseyside in the last 12 months

‘Theatres Improvement Project’ sees 19,000 more people receive operations in Cheshire and Merseyside in the last 12 months

The number of people accessing operations in Cheshire and Merseyside is up by 7%

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside urge people to get boosted ahead of Christmas

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside urge people to get boosted ahead of Christmas

Health leaders in Cheshire and Merseyside are calling on the public to get boosted ahead of Christmas

Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Choir Christmas Carol Concert

Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Choir Christmas Carol Concert

You are warmly invited to join with NHS staff past and present from across the North West to celebrate the Christmas season with festive carols and readings.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside gets shortlisted as a finalist for the HSJ Partnership Awards 2023

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside gets shortlisted as a finalist for the HSJ Partnership Awards 2023

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside are delighted to announce that two of our projects have been shortlisted at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2023

Scientists advise Christmas shoppers to wash their hands to help prevent the spread of bacteria to the vulnerable (1)

Scientists advise Christmas shoppers to wash their hands to help prevent the spread of bacteria to the vulnerable

Health chiefs are warning Christmas shoppers to step up their hand hygiene in response to a public health study

NHS boost to GP workforce ahead of winter

NHS boost to GP workforce ahead of winter

Thousands more staff are working in new roles in General Practice, so family doctors’ time can be freed up to see even more patients

Cheshire and Merseyside win big at the HSJ Awards 2022

Cheshire and Merseyside win big at the HSJ Awards 2022

NHS organisations across Cheshire and Merseyside are celebrating multiple wins at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) awards 2022

NHS launches NHS 111 online campaign ahead of winter

NHS launches NHS 111 online campaign ahead of winter

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has launched its NHS 111 online campaign, encouraging people to get to the help they need from the convenience of their own homes

Bag a booster this Black Friday

Bag a booster this Black Friday

This Black Friday, you can bag a booster as well as a bargain, when you’re out Christmas shopping across Cheshire and Merseyside.

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board meeting

How to access the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board meeting on November 28th 2022

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First meeting of new-look Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership

Health and care partners across Cheshire and Merseyside came together on a statutory footing for the first time on November 8th 2022

Patient and public voice partners required for Cheshire and Merseyside Respiratory Clinical Network

Patient and public voice partners required for Cheshire and Merseyside Respiratory Clinical Network

The Cheshire and Merseyside Respiratory Clinical Network Programme wish to recruit two PPV partners

New strategy aims to reduce Cheshire and Merseyside's suicide rate

New strategy aims to reduce Cheshire and Merseyside's suicide rate

Five-year strategy aimed at preventing suicides welcomed across Cheshire and Merseyside

Life-saving blood pressure checks offered in pharmacies

Life-saving blood pressure checks offered in pharmacies

People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to consider getting their blood pressure checked at their local high-street pharmacy, in order to prevent strokes and other cardio-vascular diseases.

Blood supply shortage alert to hospitals in England ends

Blood supply shortage alert to hospitals in England ends

Recruitment of frontline staff means enough appointments to donate blood now available to meet hospital demand

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Cheshire and Merseyside’s green future

Climate change poses a major threat to our health as well as our planet

Successful launch of All Together Active is a “real game-changer”

Successful launch of All Together Active is a “real game-changer”

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s Population Health Board is celebrating the launch of All Together Active, the subregion’s physical activity strategy for health and social care.

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board meeting

How to access the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board meeting on October 27th 2022

Royal A&E Department set to move to new Royal

Royal A&E Department set to move to new Royal

The A&E Department at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital set for a midnight move into its new, state of the art home

Over 50s can now book Covid boosters and flu jabs

Over 50s can now book Covid boosters and flu jabs

Everyone aged 50 and over can now book their autumn Covid-19 booster and flu vaccination