NHS Cheshire and Merseyside

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is the statutory body responsible for planning, funding and overseeing NHS services for 2.7 million residents.

It is our responsibility to ensure that our £8.2bn annual budget delivers maximum value for local communities. We must decide how best to use this funding to meet the health needs of our population. This is a complex task that requires us to use our role as a strategic commissioner and system 'convenor' to balance competing priorities and address the needs of different groups.​

Aligned with the NHS 10‑Year Health Plan, we will target resources to deliver the three key shifts in care:​

• Hospital to community​
• Sickness to prevention​
• Analogue to digital​

We believe these shifts are best achieved through a neighbourhood health model that delivers proactive, preventative care, improves residents’ lives and builds on the strengths of our communities.​