Halton
Halton is home to around 130,000 people, with the two main towns of Runcorn and Widnes located on either side of the River Mersey.
The area has a strong industrial heritage and remains an important centre for manufacturing, science and logistics, alongside growing residential communities.
Halton experiences higher levels of deprivation than many areas, with almost half of residents living in neighbourhoods among the 20% most deprived nationally.
Primary care networks
At local level, health and care services are increasingly being delivered closer to where people live, through neighbourhood teams and partnerships.
Central to this are primary care networks (PCNs), which bring together GP practices and other health and care professionals to provide joined-up services for local communities.
There are two PCNs operating in Halton:
NHS services near you
You can use the NHS service finder to search for GP practices, pharmacies, dentists and other health and care services in your area.
Useful links
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Live Well Halton
Local directory of health and care services
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Halton Local Offer
Support for 0-25 year olds with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
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Joint Strategic Needs Assessment
Current and future health and wellbeing needs of the local population
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Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment
Current and future pharmacy needs of the local population
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Mental Health Info Point
Where to go for mental health support in Halton
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Local plans, policies and strategies
Halton plans, policies and strategies
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