News and reports

It is National HIV Testing Week and it’s never been easier to test for HIV.

Testing is free and confidential. It’s also the only way to know if you have HIV and is worth doing because people can live with HIV for a long time without any symptoms.

Where should we go next?
We want to hear what matters to you and what areas of health and social care you think we should focus on for the year ahead. We are also giving you the chance to win a £25 gift voucher!

On 11 December 2024, Healthwatch Halton and Healthwatch Knowsley conducted a joint Listening Event at Whiston Hospital’s A&E department, gathering first-hand insights into patient experiences. The report highlights both good practice and areas that need improvement.

Are you passionate about improving health and well-being in Halton and interested in becoming a voice of your local community? Consider becoming one of Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s public governors.

The public is invited to a webinar from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to ask questions of a leading specialist about the latest research into anxiety in pregnancy and motherhood.

Agenda and papers for the February 2025 ISAB meeting.

Did you know 1 in 5 children face mental health challenges? Let’s make a difference together during Childrens Mental Health Week.

Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 is joining forces with Here4You to explore the importance of self-awareness and expressing emotions.

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.