News and reports

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) costs will be capped at around £20 a year through a new HRT prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) which was launched on the 1st April.

A new website has been launched that will offer people living with a lung condition advice, education and guidance to manage their illness.

The public’s views are being sought on changes being made to Spirometry services in Halton and Warrington. 

We visited the Runcorn UTC twice, on 9 January and 13 March 2023, and spoke with 40 patients.

This report provides a snapshot of the experiences of those patients.

Healthwatch Halton is looking for people who are passionate about making a difference to health & care services to join its Independent Advisory Board.

Report on our visit to Croftwood Care Home on 13 February 2023

Report on our visit to Simonsfield Care Home, Runcorn on 31 January 2023

Report on our visit to St Patrick’s Care Home on 12 December 2022

Local health and care champion, Healthwatch Halton, marks the difference the public have made to improve NHS and social care services.

This report highlights the public feedback received during our outreach session at Halton Hospital on 27 January 2023

For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

Mersey Care NHS Trust need your help. The Patient Safety Partner (PSP) is a new and evolving role developed by NHS England to help improve patient safety across health care in the UK.