News and reports

Each year, people travel to millions of NHS appointments. But with growing pressure on local health services and the high cost of living, travelling to care is another expense many people struggle to afford. Read what they've told Healthwatch.

This report highlights the public feedback received during our outreach sessions at September and October 2024

Agenda and papers for the November 2024 ISAB meeting.

Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

From next month, the NHS will begin to roll out a new “ping and book” cancer screening service, alerting the phones of women to remind them they are due or overdue an appointment, with new functionality being developed to enable millions to book screening through the NHS App next year.

As children return to schools and nurseries after the autumn half term, the NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside are sharing guidance for parents and carers on common winter illnesses that often start circulating at this time of year.

Taking place throughout November, Mouth Cancer Action Month is the UK's biggest charity campaign for mouth cancer awareness.

The event aims to raise awareness of mouth cancer and share the important message of being mouthaware.

Pharmacists and GPs across Cheshire and Merseyside are urging people to only order the medication they need from their repeat prescriptions.

During August and September 2024 we visited pharmacies across Halton to speak with patients and gather their views about the Pharmacy First service.

Illnesses like coughs, sore throats and ear ache are extremely common in young children, but did you know… our children’s ‘super bodies’ are designed to fight off many common illnesses, without the need for antibiotics?

This November, it’s time to Let Go of the Labels so people are diagnosed sooner.
Stop thinking about whether someone has smoked or not. Lung cancer can affect anyone – regardless of smoking.

Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed late, but knowing the symptoms can lead to an earlier diagnosis and save lives. Learn about the signs and symptoms this November during Pancreatic Awareness Month.