Extra urgent dental appointments now available
14 Jan 2026
Extra appointments are now available for people in Cheshire and Merseyside who need urgent dental care – including for those who don’t have a usual dentist.
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“I couldn’t miss walking her down the aisle” – Father and daughter share powerful message to urge smokers to quit
12 Jan 2026
A Cheshire dad and his daughter are hoping they can inspire smokers to kick the habit for good, as part of a new campaign from public health leaders across Cheshire and Merseyside.
St Helens launches neighbourhood health approach with collaborative workshop
09 Jan 2026
Health, care, local authority and voluntary sector partners from across St Helens came together on Tuesday, 9 December for the St Helens Neighbourhood Health Launch Workshop, marking a major step forward in delivering more joined-up, community-centred health and wellbeing support for local residents.
Hundreds of thousands of young children now to be protected against chickenpox
02 Jan 2026
Hundreds of thousands of families with young children will be offered protection against chickenpox as part of their routine childhood vaccinations from today.
Health and care leaders among those recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours List
31 Dec 2025
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s Chair and Chief Executive have congratulated all 31 people from Cheshire and Merseyside who were recognised in the King’s 2026 New Year Honours List.
Health officials urge people to take extra precautions during busy winter period as cold snap hits
30 Dec 2025
As Cheshire and Merseyside braces for plunging temperatures and the NHS enters one of its busiest periods of the year, one of the region's leading doctors is urging the public to take precautions and access services appropriately.
How to access health services over Christmas
22 Dec 2025
The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is reminding people of their healthcare options, including where to go for urgent help while their GP practice is closed during the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.
Primary school pupils make pledge for healthy lifestyles
18 Dec 2025
Pupils in a Cheshire West and Chester primary school are finding new ways to stay active and make healthier choices every day.
Cheshire and Merseyside primary care excellence on display at General Practice Awards 2025
15 Dec 2025
Primary care teams and staff from Cheshire and Merseyside won three categories and were highly commended in another, at a prestigious national awards ceremony.
Joint statement from the Champs Public Health Collaborative welcoming the publication of the UK Government’s Child Poverty Strategy
15 Dec 2025
Together with the Champs Public Health Collaborative, we welcome the UK Government’s new Child Poverty Strategy – Our Children, Our Future: Tackling Child Poverty – and the clear commitment it makes to improving the lives of children and families across the country.
Public urged to use NHS 111 ahead of doctor strikes during busy Christmas period
12 Dec 2025
People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of planned industrial action by resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors) and the busy Christmas period.
Order your repeat prescriptions in time for Christmas
11 Dec 2025
The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is calling for the public to check their regular medications and order any repeat prescriptions they might need early to avoid running out of essential medication over Christmas.
Cheshire and Merseyside Imaging Dashboard (CAMDASH) highlighted in national magazine
08 Dec 2025
The Cheshire and Merseyside Imaging Dashboard (CAMDASH), created by the Cheshire and Merseyside Radiology Imaging Network (CAMRIN) has been featured in national Healthcare Management magazine.
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside under pressure as demand for services increases
05 Dec 2025
NHS services across Cheshire and Merseyside are under pressure, with demand for primary care, hospital services, mental health, and emergency services continuing to rise.
Integrated teams transforming care for patients living with frailty and long-term conditions across Wirral
04 Dec 2025
People in Wirral are avoiding A&E attendances and living well at home thanks to a proactive integrated care programme.
North West patients urged to use the right NHS service as survey reveals non-emergency A&E attendance
04 Dec 2025
People in the North West are being urged to use the right NHS service for their needs as new data show thousands have attended A&E for minor health concerns such as sore throats.
Patient Transport Services in Cheshire, Warrington and Wirral
01 Dec 2025
From 1 November 2025, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside – in conjunction with service provider West Midlands Ambulance Service - agreed to apply the national Non-Emergency Eligibility Criteria with regard to Patient Transport Services in Cheshire, Warrington and Wirral.
How the NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is bringing health services closer to home
26 Nov 2025
NHS teams in Cheshire and Merseyside are transforming the way healthcare is delivered in the region by bringing services closer to communities.
New Maternity Personalised Care and Support Planning booklet launched across Cheshire and Merseyside
26 Nov 2025
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) is proud to launch a new Maternity Personalised Care and Support Plan (PCSP) booklet, developed in partnership with a range of stakeholders across the region.
New service brings chemo to child patients in Cheshire and Merseyside
24 Nov 2025
A new children’s cancer service has been launched for Merseyside and Cheshire, taking chemotherapy to patients’ homes, through funding from the Cancer Alliance. The North West Children’s Cancer Operational Delivery Network (ODN) and Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust have launched the new model of children’s cancer treatment, bringing chemotherapy and other care directly into the homes of patients.
Bag a bargain not a bug this Black Friday as NHS makes it easier than ever to access winter vaccinations
24 Nov 2025
NHS teams across the North West are ramping up the winter flu vaccination offer in the countdown to Christmas, with supermarkets, shopping centres, community centres and even a football ground hosting vaccination buses across the region.
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside November 2025 Board meeting
21 Nov 2025
The next meeting of the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board will take place at The Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington from 1pm to 4:30pm on Thursday 27 November 2025.
More settings across Cheshire and Merseyside complete training to deliver supervised toothbrushing programmes
19 Nov 2025
Congratulations to all the early years, childminder, and primary school settings who have successfully completed training between July to September 2025 to deliver supervised toothbrushing, as part of the All Together Smiling programme.
CEO announcement
18 Nov 2025
Due to the now clarified significant financial challenges and forthcoming enforcement undertakings, there will be a change in leadership for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB).
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