Wirral
Wirral is home to around 325,000 people across a diverse mix of urban, coastal and rural communities, including Birkenhead, Wallasey, Bebington, Heswall and West Kirby.
The borough has 24 miles of coastline, extensive parks and green spaces, and a rich maritime and industrial heritage, while its position between Liverpool and the North Wales coast makes it well connected.
Wirral is a borough of contrasts, with some of the most affluent and deprived communities in the country located within a short distance of each other, contributing to significant health inequalities.
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 eight PCNs operating in St Helens:
- Arno
- Brighter Birkenhead
- Healthier Neighbourhoods
- Healthier South Wirral
- Healthier West Wirral
- Moreton and Meols
- North Coast Alliance
- Wallasey Wellbeing
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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Wirral InfoBank
Local directory of health and care services
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Wirral 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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Wirral Health and Wellbeing Knowledge Hub
Research, information and intelligence about Wirral
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Local plans, policies and strategies
Wirral plans, policies and strategies
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