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New ambulances, elective hubs, virtual wards and care transfer hubs are amongst the innovative measures in place to ensure patients in Cheshire and Merseyside receive the best possible NHS care this winter.

With the colder weather approaching it is important that everyone stays warm and well, this winter.
Vulnerable and older people can find it particularly difficult to get out to the shops or to keep their house adequately heated during the cold weather, putting them at risk.

Men will die on average 4.5 years earlier than women and for reasons that are largely preventable, which means that it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s five ways you can give yourself the best chance at living a healthy and long life.

Healthwatch research reveals worrying problems with hospital discharge arrangements. Many people told us they are not given the right support or information when being discharged from hospital. Read their experiences and our calls to action.

Self Care Week runs from 13-19 November this year. It's the annual, UK-wide awareness week run by the Self Care Forum charity. The aim is to encourage self care and make it an everyday habit and culture.

North West Ambulance Service Trust have been trialing a translation service app called Insight app following an extensive review of translation services at the trust and have now successfully rolled out the app across both their Paramedic Emergency Service (PES) and Patient Transport Service (PTS).

The Government is calling on UK veterans and organisations to share their views and experiences in a consultation to help shape the future of veteran policies.

Doctors across Cheshire and Merseyside are encouraging patients to make the most of the options available to them when managing their outpatient appointments.

The wait for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular and accessible updates while you wa

It’s ‘Ask Your Pharmacist Week’ (30 October to 6th November) and health professionals in Cheshire and Merseyside are reminding you about the range of healthcare services and support available at your local pharmacy.

With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

The first Wednesday in November is National Stress Awareness Day. This is an opportunity to think about the effects of stress, physically and mentally, as well as how we can manage feelings of stress.