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Many of us drink too much without realising it. This could be having a big effect on us both now and in the future; heavy and regular drinking is linked to mental health problems, liver disease, seven forms of cancer and more. Is your drinking healthy?

The number of people avoiding an NHS appointment because they can’t afford travel almost doubled between October and December as the cost of living crisis is forcing many to change how they use health and care services.

This report highlights the public feedback received during our outreach session at Whiston Hospital on 5 December 2022.

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your health. You health starts to improve right away and you will also save a lot of money.

When you stop, you give your lungs the chance to repair and you will be able to breathe easier. There are lots of other benefits too – and they start almost immediately.

So make this January your fresh start and join the thousands who are quitting. It's never too late to quit. You can do it.

Figures from NHS England show 7.2 million people were waiting to start routine treatment at the end of October, up from 7.1 million in September. Read our response.

Around 1,907 people in England were waiting for planned treatment, such as hip or knee replacements more than two years at the end of October, which is down slightly from 2,239 at the end of September.

As daylight gets shorter, nights get longer, the weather this week is certainly on the change to becoming chillier sitting at -0 and more.

Halton Health Hub opened to patients at the end of November 2022. The new Halton Health Hub is located within Runcorn Shopping City and provides three community based, outpatient services from Warrington and Halton Hospitals Foundation Trust. You can contact the Halton Health Hub in Runcorn at: 01928 753547.

Recent reports of serious Group A Strep infections (GAS) can be worrying. Whilst the more serious Invasive GAS infections are still uncommon, there has been an increase in cases this year, particularly in children under 10 and sadly, a small number of deaths.

Halton residents will have the opportunity to shape how technology will be used to improve access to care across the borough.

Recent changes to hospital discharge policy and processes have been positive. But the experiences we hear from people and families still vary. Find out what we're calling for to ensure people get the support they need during this time.

We’ve called on NHS England to support people during any industrial action by staff.

World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.