Campaigns

NHS urges people to prioritise mental health in the workplace

NHS urges people to prioritise mental health in the workplace

This World Mental Health Day (10 October) the NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is shining light on ‘burnout’, one of the most pressing issues affecting modern workplaces, by asking people to look after their mental health and ask for help if needed.

Smokers urged to take part in ‘Stoptober’, and help make Cheshire and Merseyside smokefree

Smokers urged to take part in ‘Stoptober’, and help make Cheshire and Merseyside smokefree

Today marks the launch of ‘Stoptober’ an annual campaign encouraging smokers to quit.

ICON Week 2024

ICON Week 2024

Raising awareness about infant crying and coping strategies.

#AskAboutAsthma 2024: helping children and young people to live their best lives

#AskAboutAsthma 2024: helping children and young people to live their best lives

#AskAboutAsthma returns for its eighth year in September 2024. The campaign encourages simple changes to children and young people’s care that will make a big difference to how they experience their asthma.

NHS Equality campaign launched during Disability Pride Month

NHS Equality campaign launched during Disability Pride Month

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is raising awareness of the importance of fully accessible health services for patients across the region with sensory disabilities or other communication needs.

How would you prepare for an emergency?

How would you prepare for an emergency?

Emergencies such as flooding, fires and power cuts can affect us all. There are simple and effective steps you can take to be more prepared.

Armed Forces Week 2024

Armed Forces Week 2024

Armed Forces Week is a chance to show our support for the men, women and children who make up the Armed Forces community

Active Soles

Active Soles: Changing the way we think about workwear to promote physical activity in Cheshire and Merseyside

Active Soles is a movement to change the way we think about workwear, based on the belief that active workplaces lead to happier, healthier people which in turn leads to greater creativity, better problem solving and improved productivity.

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North West man transforms mental health using exercise

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 takes place 13–19 May, and this year’s theme is ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health’.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside supports Earth Day 2024 ‘planet vs plastics’ initiative

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside supports Earth Day 2024 ‘planet vs plastics’ initiative

Earth Day takes place every year on 22 April and seeks to raise awareness of the environmental problems our planet is facing and promote efforts to tackle them.

Two older people laughing together and the text reads if you are aged 75 or over or have a weakened immune system, you can book your seasonal COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 spring vaccine bookings to open for Cheshire and Merseyside residents

COVID-19 spring vaccine bookings to open for Cheshire and Merseyside residents

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Start For Life’s ‘If They Could Tell You…’ campaign

Start For Life’s ‘If They Could Tell You…’ campaign focuses on promoting the importance and benefits of strong parent-infant relationships, and the importance of building a strong connection from pregnancy to the age of two, which helps babies develop into happy and healthy children, able to manage their emotions, develop confidence and learn new things.

Cheshire and Merseyside’s health leaders say ‘there has never been a better time to quit a smoking habit that kills two in three’

Cheshire and Merseyside’s health leaders say ‘there has never been a better time to quit a smoking habit that kills two in three’

To mark the 40th anniversary of the national No Smoking Day, health leaders in Cheshire and Merseyside have joined forces to urge smokers to use the range of free support available to them give up a dangerous habit that kills two in three of those who do not successfully quit.

Make more time for the important things - order repeat prescriptions on the NHS App (1)

Make more time for the important things - order repeat prescriptions on the NHS App

Patients in Cheshire and Merseyside can save time by ordering regular medication using the NHS App. The NHS App is the quickest and easiest way to order a repeat prescription – and it puts you in better control of your own health.

Safer Sleep Week 11-17 March 2024

Local NHS and Merseyside Police team up for Safer Sleep Week

Safer Sleep Week (11-17 March) aims to raise awareness of sudden, unexpected death of an infant syndrome (SUDI) and the safer sleep advice that reduces the risk of it occurring.

Long COVID Awareness Day 2024

Long COVID Awareness Day 2024

International Long COVID Awareness Day takes place on Friday 15 March this year and aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of long COVID, and that NHS support is available to those who are suffering from the condition.

High blood pressure leaves no clues because it can have no symptoms

Get your blood pressure checked

People aged 40 and over are being encouraged to get their blood pressure checked at their local pharmacy.

Increase in childhood infections prompts vaccine call

Increase in childhood infections prompts vaccine call

Childhood infections like measles and whooping cough are rising, with outbreaks across the country. If your child isn’t vaccinated, they’re not protected.

Think pharmacy first

Think pharmacy first

Did you know your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP?

A cartoon father and daughter. Text reads "Measles cases are rising in England - make sure your child is up to date with their vaccinations"

NHS launches catch up campaign for missed MMR vaccines

Millions of parents and carers in England are being urged to book their children in for their missed measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

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Help Us Help You: NHS Talking Therapies

The NHS is encouraging anyone struggling with feelings of depression, or anxiety such as excessive worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or obsessions and compulsions, to seek help through NHS Talking Therapies services.

Text reads "Antibiotic Amnesty. Antibiotics should never be saved for later or shared with others"

Local NHS encourages safe use and disposal of antibiotics during World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week

Healthcare leaders at NHS Cheshire and Merseyside are encouraging residents across the region to ensure that they know how to take and safely dispose of antibiotics, during World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (18-24 November).

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Look after your mind and body this Self Care Week

Healthcare professionals across Cheshire and Merseyside are encouraging people to look after their ‘mind and body’ as part of Self Care Week 2023 (13-19 November).

A blue background. The text reads "Ask your pharmacist week 2023. 30th October - 6th November"

Ask Your Pharmacist Week 2023 (30 October – 6 November)

It’s ‘Ask Your Pharmacist Week’ and health professionals in Cheshire and Merseyside are reminding you about the range of healthcare services and support available at your local pharmacy.

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Falls Prevention Awareness Week (18–24 September)

As part of Falls Prevention Awareness Week, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is raising awareness of the importance of falls prevention and advising people who may be at increased risk of a fall – along with their family members and carers – to take some simple actions now to help keep them safe.