News and reports

Earlier this month, the Government accepted a recommendation to abolish all 150+ local Healthwatch organisations across England – including us here at Healthwatch Halton.

The change isn’t law yet. And until it is, we’re still here – listening to local people and making sure their experiences help shape health and care decisions. Here’s what the Dash Review says, and what it could mean for you.

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust has launched Count Me In to increase the number of patients and service users involved in research, to help improve future care and treatments.

Healthwatch Halton visited St Luke’s Care Home on 6 March 2025 as part of our regular Enter & View programme, where we speak with residents and staff, observe care being provided, and review the environment.

Halton Family Hubs are friendly, accessible places where families can get face-to-face support and information from a range of services, all in one place. Whether you're expecting a baby, raising a toddler, or supporting a young person, the hubs are here to help.

Family Hubs bring together services from the Council, NHS, and community organisations. They aim to make it easier for families to find the support they need, when they need it.

A recent increase in measles cases locally is putting children and young people at risk. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus which can infect anyone who isn’t immune. Symptoms can be severe, and there is no specific treatment for measles. Several children are seriously unwell and receiving treatment at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital currently.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) are interested in hearing the views autistic young people have about Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. (CAMHS)

Welcome to our latest quarterly report. This report looks at trends in the feedback we get from the public each quarter.
This report is based on the experiences of 545 local people.

Our GP report examines the experience of 562 local people.

A new multi-million pound diagnostics centre to help diagnose and treat a range of health conditions while improving waiting times for Warrington and Halton residents has opened its doors.

Putting people first.
We’re proud to publish our latest annual report, capturing a year of listening, learning, and acting on your feedback.

Help shape the future of women’s health research. Take part in the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG) second WHRP survey, now open to women, people and stakeholders across the UK.

The new weight management medication ‘Tirzepatide’ (brand name Mounjaro®) is shortly being made available to some NHS patients to support weight loss. At present, patients CANNOT gain access to the medication directly from their GP.