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Three-year plan for Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Inpatient Quality Transformation Programme published

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has published its three-year plan for its Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Inpatient Quality Transformation Programme.

NHS urges parents to help protect their children ahead of winter with flu vaccine rollout

NHS urges parents to help protect their children ahead of winter with flu vaccine rollout

More than 150,000 parents and carers of 2–3-year-olds in the North West are being urged to book their children in for a flu vaccine, as the NHS ramps up its preparations for winter.

Best for Baby Too film premiere

Best for Baby Too film premiere

A moving film which captured maternity experiences of six women in the asylum system received a rapturous ovation when it was showcased in Liverpool

HSJ Patient Safety Awards success for Cheshire and Merseyside Trusts

HSJ Patient Safety Awards success for Cheshire and Merseyside Trusts

NHS organisations across Cheshire and Merseyside have gained national recognition after winning at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2024.

Local NHS wants your views at public meetings to help shape future urgent and emergency care services in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire

Local NHS wants your views at public meetings to help shape future urgent and emergency care services in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire

The NHS in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire is holding a series of public meetings to hear your views on reshaping local urgent and emergency care.

Poverty is destroying the life chances of over 100,000 children in Cheshire and Merseyside – statement calls for urgent action

Poverty is destroying the life chances of over 100,000 children in Cheshire and Merseyside – statement calls for urgent action

A group of leaders from Cheshire and Merseyside ranging from public health, the NHS, Children’s Services and the voluntary sector, have joined forces to publish a statement on the urgent need to end child and family poverty in the subregion.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside rolls out first ever RSV vaccine to those at risk

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside rolls out first ever RSV vaccine to those at risk

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), for the first time in its history.

Life-saving cancer checks save couple as  they roll out further across region

Life-saving cancer checks save couple as they roll out further across region

A husband and wife from Liverpool have NHS lung health checks to thank for spotting their life-threatening health problems early so they could have treatment.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Annual General Meeting 2024

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Annual General Meeting 2024

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s second Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held from 9am on Thursday 26 September 2024.

Millions to get protected ahead of winter in NHS vaccine rollout

Millions to get protected ahead of winter in NHS vaccine rollout

Millions of children and adults across the North West will be offered COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccinations as the NHS sets out plans for protection ahead of winter.

People in Cheshire and Merseyside reminded about healthcare options ahead of August bank holiday

People in Cheshire and Merseyside reminded about healthcare options ahead of August bank holiday

With the August bank holiday fast approaching, people in Cheshire and Merseyside are being reminded to plan ahead by ordering any repeat prescriptions they may need and knowing what to do if they, or a family member becomes unwell.

Southport incident - support available

Southport incident - support available

We understand that the tragic incident that took place on Monday 29 July in Southport will have affected many people in different ways.

Children and Young People’s Mental Health Plan for 2024-26

Children and Young People’s Mental Health Plan for 2024-26

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has published its Children and Young People’s Mental Health Plan for 2024-26.

Life-saving care being delivered for stroke patients from across Cheshire and Merseyside

Life-saving care being delivered for stroke patients from across Cheshire and Merseyside

Last week The Walton Centre in Liverpool hosted a visit from NHS England Medical Director, Professor Sir Stephen Powis.

Cheshire and Merseyside trusts recognised in HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2024 shortlist

Cheshire and Merseyside trusts recognised in HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2024 shortlist

Eight trusts across Cheshire and Merseyside have been shortlisted for the 2024 HSJ Patient Safety Awards.

NHS urges public to come forward for care during GP collective action

NHS urges public to come forward for care during GP collective action

The NHS is asking the public to still come forward as usual for care during collective action by GP services

Tragic incident in Southport - Monday, 29 July

Tragic incident in Southport

We would like to extend our sincere sympathies to the families and friends of the three little girls who sadly lost their lives following the tragic events in Southport

Local NHS wants your views to help shape urgent and emergency care services for the future

Local NHS wants your views to help shape urgent and emergency care services for the future

The NHS in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire has today started a public conversation about local urgent and emergency services.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside July 2024 Board meeting

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside July 2024 Board meeting

The next meeting of the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board will take place at DCBL Statdium Halton from 9:30am to 12:30pm on Thursday 25 July 2024.

Global IT outage (updated)

Global IT outage (updated)

If you have an appointment please attend unless you are told otherwise.

Cheshire and Merseyside among top performing areas for fast diagnosis of health conditions

Cheshire and Merseyside among top performing areas for fast diagnosis of health conditions

Patients in Cheshire and Merseyside are having their health conditions diagnosed more quickly than in almost any other part of the country.

Patients have their say in annual Patient Survey

Patients have their say in annual Patient Survey

Patients across the country have shared their experience of GP practices, pharmacies and dental services.

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.

People in Sefton invited for missed cervical screening appointments

People in Sefton invited for missed cervical screening appointments

People who live in Sefton and have missed any cervical screening appointments, are invited to get the life-saving test done, as part of a pilot mobile service, in a bid to improve uptake of the screening.

VCFSE partner member recruitment to the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Board

VCFSE partner member recruitment to the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Board

Find out more about the role and apply.