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Cheshire and Merseyside encouraged to get ‘safe and effective’ vaccine to fend off measles

Cheshire and Merseyside encouraged to get ‘safe and effective’ vaccine to fend off measles

Health leaders across Cheshire and Merseyside have joined forces to remind those not fully vaccinated to come forward and catch up on any missed doses of the MMR vaccination, amid a continued climb in measles cases in the UK.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside March 2024 Board meeting

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside March 2024 Board meeting

The next meeting of the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board will take place at The Department, Lewis's Building in Liverpool from 9am to 1:30pm on Thursday 28 March 2024.

How to access NHS services over the Easter bank holiday

How to access NHS services over the Easter bank holiday

People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to make sure that they know how to access urgent care in case they need it over the Easter weekend.

Tobacco and Vapes Bill to create “positive impact” for young people and future generations

Tobacco and Vapes Bill will create “positive impact” for young people and future generations

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which was laid before the House of Commons on 20th March 2024, raises the age of sale for all tobacco products one year every year from 2027 onwards. This means that tobacco can never be legally sold to anyone born on or after 1st January 2009.

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New clinical policies offering latest evidence led treatments published

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is publishing 35 clinical policies for treatments and procedures that have been updated in line with the latest knowledge of what works best.

Patients urged to order repeat prescriptions ahead of Easter bank holidays

Patients urged to order repeat prescriptions ahead of Easter bank holidays

Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to plan ahead for the Easter bank holiday weekend (29 March – 1 April) by ordering any repeat prescriptions they might need early.

Update on women’s hospital services in Liverpool

Update on women’s hospital services in Liverpool

James Sumner, Chair of the Women’s Hospital Services in Liverpool Programme Board, provides an update on the work to improve hospital maternity and gynaecology services in Liverpool.

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.

‘Outstanding’ rated Warrington GP Practice embarks on its social sustainability journey

‘Outstanding’ rated Warrington GP Practice embarks on its social sustainability journey - as first signatory of Anchor Scheme in Cheshire and Merseyside

The Eric Moore Partnership Medical Practice, a CQC ‘outstanding’ rated practice for its pioneering services to healthcare, proudly announces its commitment to NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s Anchor framework.

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.

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Cheshire and Merseyside data-led fuel poverty programme makes significant progress, supporting more than 1,300 residents

Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership has made significant progress since the launch of a fuel poverty programme, which uses population health technology to support people facing fuel poverty.

Dr Matt Gaskell, Director of NWGS, speaking at the launch event

North West Gambling Service opens new clinic in the region

The launch of the new North West Gambling Service (NWGS) was packed to hear speakers praise its arrival to cover Merseyside, Cheshire and the Wirral.

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.

200,000 hospital trips avoided in Cheshire and Merseyside

200,000 hospital trips avoided in Cheshire and Merseyside

More than 200,000 unnecessary hospital appointments were avoided across Cheshire and Merseyside last year as hospitals gave patients greater flexibility on when they attend outpatient hospital appointments.

Raj Jain (centre) during the visit to the frailty virtual ward, with Julie Swift, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (left) and Lydia Vallance-Prentice, Clinical Nurse Lead (right)

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Chair visits frailty virtual ward offering patients innovative community-based healthcare

Raj Jain, Chair of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, visited Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s (BCHFT) frailty virtual ward on 20 February.

A phone with Online NHS 111. The text to the left reads "If you need medical help, continue to use 111 online, and in emergencies, please call 999"

Public urged to use NHS 111 ahead of doctor strikes

People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by junior doctors.

Text says "Measles can make you seriously unwell, make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccines" with a graphic of a child receiving a vaccination

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside invites thousands of school children to be vaccinated against measles

With measles cases on the rise, thousands of school children aged 6 -11 years are being invited to attend appointments to be vaccinated against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR).

NHS industrial action

NHS industrial action

Please do not hesitate to come forward to access care if you need it - using NHS 111 Online where appropriate

Merseyside Serious Violence Duty Strategy front cover

Merseyside unites behind new plan to drive forward the work to prevent serious violence

Organisations across Merseyside will unite today to launch a new plan to drive forward the work to prevent and reduce serious violence across our region.

Permanent Place Director for Liverpool appointed

Permanent Place Director for Liverpool appointed

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside can announce that Mark Bakewell has been appointed as Place Director for Liverpool on a permanent basis.

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NHS Pharmacies in Cheshire and Merseyside to begin treating people for common conditions

Patients in Cheshire and Merseyside will be able to get treatment for seven common conditions through their high street pharmacy from today, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

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Diagnostic services in Cheshire and Merseyside win funding to accelerate the use of AI to help diagnose lung cancer patients quicker

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s Radiology Imaging Network (CAMRIN) has secured funding to accelerate the deployment of AI to help diagnose lung cancer patients quicker.

Artist impression of the new Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre at Victoria Infirmary Northwich

Arrival of steel frame marks progress with development at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich

The next stage of the construction of the Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre at Victoria Infirmary Northwich has begun with the arrival of a steel frame on site.

Gas stove

Toolkit unveiled to tackle fuel poverty

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside and Health Innovation North West Coast joined forces to explore ways of supporting people whose health condition made them particularly vulnerable to fuel poverty.

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.