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World Braille day is celebrated on 4 January as it marks its founder, Louis Braille, birthday. World Braille day is a reminder of the importance of accessibility and independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. This day spreads awareness about braille and other accessible forms of communication.

With temperatures set to plummet in the coming days health leaders in Cheshire and Merseyside are urging the public to use NHS services wisely as we see pressure mounting on urgent and emergency care post-Christmas.

The Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC) has launched an 2024 online annual review to showcase its achievements over the past year and provide an overview of the centre’s exciting plans for the year ahead.

The NHS routine breast screening programme invites women aged 50 up to their 71st birthday for routine mammograms.
Breast Screening (Mammography) is an x-ray examination of the breasts and is a method of finding breast cancer at a very early stage.

UK non-cancer gynaecology waiting lists have now grown to more than 750,000, according to a new report from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). The lists are now a third bigger than in 2021.

Pharmacists and GPs across Cheshire and Merseyside are urging people to only order the medication they need from their repeat prescriptions.

NHS Adult Acute and Specialist Providers have agreed to join a Group model to develop a long-term strategy for health care services in Liverpool.
The five Adult Acute and Specialist NHS Trusts in Liverpool, many of which are used by Halton residents, have agreed to integrate the Trusts into a city-wide hospital Group and will be developing a long-term strategy for healthcare services in Liverpool over the next few years.

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is any form of violence disproportionately perpetrated by men against women and girls. It is deeply linked to women’s inequality and includes sexual violence, domestic abuse, stalking and harassment, female genital mutilation, forced marriage and so-called ‘honour-based’ abuse, exploitation and abuse of women and girls in online spaces.

Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an A&E appointment.

NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.

What is preventing armed forces veterans from getting the care they need?

New research from Healthwatch reveals that most people have misconceptions about their 'right' to an NHS dentist and want major changes.