News and reports

Pride season is an opportunity for us to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities. Every year, throughout the month of June, the LGBTQ+ community gets together to celebrate. It is also a great opportunity to raise awareness of issues that people within the community face and advocate for equal rights. We must celebrate and empower our diverse communities to ensure everyone can be safe, happy and realise their full potential.

The next junior doctors strike will run from 7:00am on Thursday 27th June 2024 to 7:00am on Tuesday 2nd July 2024.

The industrial action will cause significant disruption, with NHS Trusts across Cheshire and Merseyside set to be severely impacted.

Learning Disability Week runs from Monday 17 - Sunday 23 June 2024. This year's theme is "Do you see me?" which is all about being seen, heard and valued.

A new survey (YouGov) commissioned by the UK’s leading gynaecological cancer charity The Eve Appeal has revealed a lack of understanding about what a cervical screening test is for and a range of barriers to attending a screening appointment when offered it. 

The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

This report highlights the public feedback received during our outreach sessions at Whiston Hospital in April and May 2024.

Younger people who are at extra risk from COVID-19 are being urged to get their life-saving spring vaccine before the latest offer ends on Sunday 30 June.

Halton Borough Council, Halton SEND Parent Carer Forum and NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board are seeking the views of children, young people and their families on their experience of Halton SEND services across Education, Health and Social Care.

There is a worrying rise in whooping cough, officials warn, external, with 553 cases in England recorded in January alone and high numbers in Wales. The best way to prevent whooping cough is to get vaccinated.

Halton SEND Parent Carer Forum and Healthwatch Halton worked together and completed a project to assess the eligibility for 14+ annual health checks in Halton and the impact for those with SEND who do not meet the criteria.

Family hubs support children and young people from birth until they reach the age of 19 (or up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities). They bring council, health and community services together so that families can access the right support at the right time.

This report is based on feedback collected from 98 patients at Widnes Urgent Treatment Centre between 18 October 2023 and 27 March 2024.