News and reports

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to put ovarian cancer in the spotlight to fast-forward early diagnosis and save lives. Two thirds of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer too late, when the cancer is harder to treat. Every day in the UK, 11 women die of ovarian cancer, with survival rates in other countries much higher.
Symptom awareness saves lives. Learn and share the symptoms of ovarian cancer today.

Healthwatch annual report demonstrates the power of public feedback to help services think about how care can be better. But, with the NHS facing such big challenges, public feedback is more critical than ever. NHS and social care services only make the best decisions if they listen to the people they care for. Read the Healthwatch Annual Report to Parliament to see how your feedback has helped decision-makers prioritise what matters most.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime and every 45 minutes one man dies from prostate cancer – that's more than 12,000 men every year.
Men with early prostate cancer will often have no symptoms because of the way the cancer grows, that's why it's important to know your risk.

We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

Endometriosis UK Charity urges everyone with endometriosis symptoms to visit their GP, as data shows three in four women and those assigned female at birth would put off seeking help.

75% would not go to doctor with potential endometriosis symptoms, which include chronic pelvic pain, painful bowel movements, pain when urinating, painful sex, fatigue and difficulty getting pregnant

There are around 100,000 strokes in England, Scotland and Wales every year, with around 33,000 stroke related deaths each year, as well as being a leading cause of disability.

A stroke is known as a ‘brain attack’. It is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention as every minute is vital. That is why calling 999 is so crucial.

When Stroke Strikes Act F.A.S.T. Call 999

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. Yet the latest data shows that almost one third of people who were sent an NHS bowel cancer screening kit in England last year did not go on to complete it. Early diagnosis is vital as detecting bowel cancer at the earliest stage makes you up to 9 times more likely to be successfully treated. 

Friday 17 February is Care Day – the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience. The day was set up to share and celebrate the voices of young people in care and care experienced people.

Can you help develop a new relationships service, for babies, children and their families? NHS North West Coast Clinical Networks for Perinatal and Early Years Mental Health are interested in developing NHS services that can support parent-child relationships.

If you or a loved one are affected by incontinence, find out where you can go for support.

Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.

The Cheshire and Merseyside Women's Health and Maternity Programme (Improving Me) would like to improve people’s experience of menopause in Halton and the surrounding areas.