News and reports

Mersey Care is marking World Mental Health Day (10 October) with a new animation to help people spot early signs of mental health struggles and help prevent crisis.

The new animation demonstrates signs of a mental health crisis, helping people recognise when they or someone they care about may need extra support, and encourages those struggling to reach out before their issues escalate into a more serious condition.

Hospice Care Week is a chance for all of us to champion hospice care nationwide. We’re applauding the incredible work that is being done to make sure everyone can benefit from the very best end of life care.

Hospice Care Week takes place from 6 - 12 October 2025. This year's theme is: hospice care is more than you think.

The Women’s Health Research Priorities (WHRP) project, from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, has launched the third round of their survey.

Over the first half of 2025 we spoke with 95 patients and visitors at Halton Hospital as part of our regular Listening Events. These sessions give people the chance to tell us what’s working well and what could be better across hospital services.

Health leaders in Cheshire and Merseyside are encouraging residents to take simple steps to protect themselves and their families and reminding people that many seasonal illnesses can be effectively managed at home with rest, fluids and over-the-counter remedies available from local pharmacies.

From October 2025, GP practices in England will follow a new Patient Access Charter. This sets out what you can expect when contacting your GP, and what your practice expects from you in return.

This report looks at what patients and visitors told us about their experiences at Warrington Hospital between January and July 2025.

Black History Month 2025 is a time to honour the strength, creativity, and brilliance of Black communities—past, present, and future. This year’s theme, Standing Firm in Power and Pride, calls us to recognise not only the struggles, but the resilience, resistance, and achievements that shape Black British life.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast Cancer UK are focusing on preventing breast cancer before it starts by looking at how improving your diet and avoiding alcohol can reduce your risk of breast cancer.

Patients with a potentially deadly illness will be diagnosed sooner thanks to a new life-saving patient safety initiative called Jess's Rule.

World Pharmacists Day, celebrated on the 25th of September, is a global event dedicated to recognising the vital role pharmacists play in healthcare systems around the world. 2025 theme is 'Think Health, Think Pharmacist'.

Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you should get regular and accessible updates from your healthcare professionals while you wait.