News and reports

“Babies cry, you can cope!” that’s the key message from NHS, local authorities and healthcare organisations from across the country who are coming together this September to promote lifesaving messages to parents.

It is National Eye Health Week. Vision really matters. Sight is the sense people fear losing the most, yet many of us don’t know how to look after our eyes – National Eye Health Week aims to change all that.

Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join more than 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign since it launched a decade ago in 2012.

Part of our role at Healthwatch Halton is to understand the experiences of people who are using services and to give people an opportunity to speak up and have their voices heard.
On this occasion, we are interested in hearing from Halton residents about dentistry services and your experiences of getting appointments plus the costs of treatment at NHS Dentists.

A seasonal booster (autumn booster) of the COVID vaccine can now be booked online. The roll out of the autumn booster is under way; with everyone over 65 years being invited to book an appointment or attend walk in clinics.

Trinity Safe Space are looking for dedicated volunteers who can give up to 2 hours a week, for 6 months to support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants in the Borough of Halton.

As part of the Cheshire and Merseyside pulmonary rehabilitation pathway improvement programme, the Innovation Agency have developed a survey to capture the thoughts and experiences of COPD patients regarding the support they receive for their condition.

Staff at the University of Bradford want to hear your (and your children’s) views on short-sightedness and the new ways we can manage it.

Have you or your loved one been left frustrated after struggling to get a GP referral for tests or treatment? You’re not alone.

The Government has today announced plans to open 50 new surgical hubs across England. The hubs aim to deliver almost two million extra routine operations to cut waiting lists over the next three years.

Here's a list of useful information on various independent support organisations to help you find support that's right for you.

Do you have good listening and communication skills?
Do you have an interest in and empathy with asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants?
Can you provide non-judgemental support and encouragement to people?