News and reports

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

Healthwatch England are asking about your experience of referral for specialist treatment.

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge gender equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction.

In the UK nearly 7,500 women and people with ovaries are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. It is the sixth most common cancer in women.
Ovarian cancer research is underfunded and its symptoms little-known about. It is often diagnosed during its later stages. The Eve Appeal are here to raise awareness of its signs and symptoms to help change that.

Eating disorders can affect anyone. You probably know someone living with an eating disorder – but you may not realise it.
Every year, during Eating Disorders Awareness Week organisation 'Beat Eating Disorders' raise awareness of these complex mental health conditions by highlighting a specific topic.

This year, we're talking about how eating disorders can affect anyone.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is delighted to announce that, following a rigorous national recruitment process, Cathy Elliott has been appointed as the organisation’s next Chief Executive.

To help improve health and social care across England, Dr Ranj (star of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing), the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Healthwatch England have launched Share for Better Care Week to encourage everyone to spare as little as 3 minutes to share their care experiences.

Hospital discharge processes are in place to help you leave hospital safely. Whether you're returning home or, moving onto another care provider here’s what you should expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is asking for people’s views as part of a review of long COVID support.

Hub-based services for those experiencing longer-lasting effects from COVID-19 were put in place during 2020, with access via GPs, but the number of people using them has fallen significantly over the last 12 months. Hub arrangements will now end, as the NHS looks at the best way to provide this care in the future.

Safer Internet Day (SID) is a global initiative, celebrated in over 200 countries. The UK campaign, coordinated by the UK Safer Internet Centre, is the largest, and this year’s theme is focused on scams. The theme for 2025 is ‘Too good to be true?

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.