Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Trusts at national forefront for swifter skin cancer diagnosis
For patients with suspected skin cancer, the NHS 62-day cancer standard measures the time from when they are referred to the start of their first treatment. Latest NHS statistics reveal NHS Cheshire and Merseyside to be among the highest performing healthcare systems in England for this skin cancer target.
Patients have their say in annual Patient Survey
Patients across the country have shared their experience of GP practices, pharmacies and dental services. The independent annual patient survey, run on behalf of NHS England, was published on Thursday 9 July.
Around a million parents urged to book new ‘four-in-one’ NHS jab to protect young children against measles
Around a million families are being urged to protect their children against the spread of measles and other potentially deadly childhood illnesses, as part of a new NHS vaccination drive.
As hot weather returns top NHS boss shares advice on how to stay well
HIGH temperatures look set to return to the North West in the coming days and into next week and top NHS bosses are offering advice to people who could be affected.
Cheshire and Merseyside partners secure Regional Care Cooperative to transform children's care across the region
Local authorities across Cheshire and Merseyside have welcomed confirmation from the Department for Education that Sefton Council will host the new Regional Care Cooperative (RCC) on their behalf, marking a significant step forward in improving outcomes for children and young people in care.