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Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services
New research from Healthwatch England shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital…
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STAMMA recommends changes in GP appointment booking systems
STAMMA, the British Stammering Association, recommends changes in GP appointment booking systems nationwide after a survey showed that phone-only systems and lack of staff training cause people who stammer to face physical and mental distress, delayed…
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Have you or a loved one recently been discharged from hospital?
Healthwatch Halton & Healthwatch Warrington are currently working with the NHS and want to hear from anyone who has been discharged from hospital, following an admission, in the last year.
This is your opportunity to share your…
This is your opportunity to share your…
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Help shape local health & care services by joining our Advisory Board
Healthwatch Halton is looking for people who are passionate about making a difference to health & care services to join its Advisory Board.
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Lydia Hughes confirmed as new Chair of Healthwatch Halton
Lydia Hughes has been appointed as the new Chair of Healthwatch Halton, the independent patient champion for people who use health and social care.
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NHS outlines how it will help improve access to GP practices across Cheshire and Merseyside
A new report sets out NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s plan for improving access and making it easier and simpler for patients to access the care…
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World AIDS Day 2023
World AIDS Day is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS, that takes place annual on the 1st December.
In the UK…
In the UK…
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Latest reports and publication

Whiston Hospital Listening Event report
This report highlights the public feedback received during our outreach sessions at Whiston Hospital Hospital in June and August 2023.
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HAB meeting 16 November 2023
Our November meeting will highlight our Annual Report from 2022 - 2023.
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