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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a public consultation on a proposal to stop making gluten free bread and bread mixes available on prescription.

These products are sometimes prescribed to individuals who live with coeliac disease, or other diagnosed conditions which mean that people have to follow a gluten free diet.

With just one week left before the seasonal COVID-19 vaccination offer ends on 31 January, the NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is urging those eligible who haven’t yet had their COVID-19 vaccination to come forward as soon as possible to protect themselves and their friends and family.

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is urging people to reach out if they are struggling with their mental health this month.

A new APP has been launched to help women access clear and helpful advice on women's, maternity and baby's health.
Developed with input from national and local clinicians and service users, the APP has been created to improve access to timely, high-quality evidence-based, clinically safe, non-profiteering, information, services, and treatment, specific to women’s health, including where to access support across Cheshire and Merseyside.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are looking for someone with lived experience who loves quality improvement to join their Quality Standards Advisory Committee, as a standing lay member.

For Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, we are supporting the Eve Appeal to raise awareness of what adaptations women and people with a cervix can ask for during their screening to make the appointment more comfortable.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is looking at digital technologies used to pre-assess people before clinical assessment for NHS Talking Therapies and would like the views of people who have previously used the therapy service.
NHS Talking Therapies are psychological therapies for people who are experiencing depression or anxiety disorders.

Slings and baby carriers are useful for holding a baby hands-free and for bonding with your child. But it’s important they are made and used safely.
If a baby’s chin rests on their chest or if their nose and mouth is covered, their airway can be obstructed and they can suffocate.

Try Dry Anytime from Alcohol Change UK, to give your body and mind a break from alcohol and improve your health. Don't worry if you missed Dry January or wait for a particular day or week to stop drinking and improve your health and wellbeing.

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are joining forces and working as one.

Following the publication of the new Children and Young People Plan 2024-2027, Halton SEND Strategic Improvement Board are excited to develop the new Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) Strategy.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is inviting views to help update 25 clinical policies for treatments and procedures in line with the latest evidence of what works best, in the third phase of its harmonisation programme to also ensure equal access for patients no matter which part of the area they live in.