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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....

29 Sep 2023
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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)....

29 Sep 2023
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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 i…

29 Sep 2023
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Cheshire and Merseyside residents urged to ‘give digital a go’ as part of new NHS campaign

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has launched a new campaign to increase awareness of online health services ...

29 Sep 2023
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New interpreter service launched for deaf patients

The NHS in Liverpool, Knowsley and Sefton have been working together to improve interpreter services for D/deaf patients.

16 Aug 2023
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Hypertension day - 17 May 2023

High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases the risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have…

19 Jun 2023
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Vaccination reminder in World Immunisation Week (24-30 April)

With one in ten children not up to date with their vaccinations and at risk of becoming seriously unwell, this World Immunisation Week (24-30th April) the NHS is encouraging people to make sure they a…

24 Apr 2023
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Test of Government’s new, national Emergency Alerts system at 3pm on Sunday 23rd April

At 3pm on Sunday 23rd April there will be a test of the Government’s new, national Emergency Alerts system set up to warn people across the UK if there’s a danger to life nearby.

18 Apr 2023
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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.

13 Apr 2023
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NHS industrial action

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced a 96-hour walkout of junior doctors from 7am on Tuesday, April 11th until 7am on Saturday, April 15th.

11 Apr 2023
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NHS Launches Spring Covid Vaccination Campaign

Around 215,000 people in Cheshire and Merseyside will be eligible for a spring covid jab including over 75s, those with a weakened immune system and care home residents.

11 Apr 2023
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Coming soon – PATCHS, new for online consultations

Our online consultation service will shortly be changing from eConsult to a new system called PATCHS.

27 Mar 2023
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Groundbreaking trans health service making a difference to lives in Sefton

A dedicated trans health service is providing medical support and guidance for residents across Sefton.

14 Mar 2023
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Urgent Eyecare Service

Red Eyes? Flashes or floaters?   Any other problems?   NHS appointments available at local optical practices   Click here for Leaflet

26 Jan 2023
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NHS urges parents of secondary school-aged children to take up the school flu vaccine offer in Sefton, amid rising cases

Flu vaccinations for secondary school students in Sefton has started this month with school vaccination teams already bringing the vaccine out to pupils in schools to ensure they are protected this wi…

20 Dec 2022
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