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With living costs so high many people are living under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions cost more than some people can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month takes place every September and aims to generate awareness and support for children suffering from cancer.

Every day in the UK, 10 children and young people will receive the devastating news that they have cancer. Of those 10, two will not survive. Of those that survive, many will have long-term side-effects that may significantly impact their lives forever.

Martha’s Rule is now available in every acute hospital in England, as new data shows hundreds of patients have benefitted from potentially life-saving changes to their care thanks to the scheme.

Blood Cancer Awareness Month is held every September to raise the profile of blood cancer, which doesn't always get the attention of other cancers.

A new campaign is set to launch across Cheshire and Merseyside this autumn to help children and young people better manage their asthma.

Mersey Care has become the main provider of school aged immunisation services in Halton, extending its provision across the region where it currently delivers similar high quality services across Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens and Sefton.

Between May and July 2025, Healthwatch Halton spoke with 58 people at St Helens Hospital to hear about their experiences of care.

Between January and July 2025, Healthwatch Halton spoke with 101 people at Whiston Hospital to hear about their experiences of care.

Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to plan ahead for the August bank holiday weekend (Saturday 23 August – Monday 25 August) by ordering any necessary repeat prescriptions, to avoid running out of essential medication.

Women across England can now self-refer online to get their first midwife appointments quicker and easier.

By completing a simple online form on NHS.uk, pregnant women can now refer themselves directly to their local maternity services without seeing a GP first.

Healthwatch Halton urge you to sign a petition to review the decision to abolish independent local Healthwatch.

People across Cheshire and Merseyside can now benefit from thousands of extra urgent dental appointments, thanks to new government funding.