News and reports

Welcome to the first of our new style quarterly reports. This report looks at trends in the feedback we get from the public each quarter.
This report is based on the experiences of 593 local people.

The National Cancer Patient Experience survey allows cancer patients to give feedback on the care they have received. This feedback is used to understand where care is working well and how NHS cancer services across England can be improved.
Results from the survey are used by providers to improve the experience of cancer patients at a national, regional, and local level. The survey is run by Picker on behalf of NHS England.

World Autism Acceptance Month is an opportunity for everyone to come together and raise awareness, foster acceptance, and create a society where autistic people are supported, understood, and empowered.
Whether you’re at home, at school, or at work, your involvement can make a real difference. It’s about how you show up - whether you’re supporting your autistic colleagues, students, or family members, your actions can help create an inclusive and accepting world.

April marks Stress Awareness Month 2025, a time for you to take charge of your wellbeing and discover effective ways to manage stress. This year’s theme, #LeadWithLove, empowers you to approach ourselves and others with kindness, compassion, and acceptance, no matter the challenges we face.

Research shows that more than nine in 10 people survive bowel cancer when it’s diagnosed at the earliest stage. This is why this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Bowel Cancer UK are asking everyone to share the symptoms of the disease.

Knowing the symptoms is important to help spot bowel cancer early. The earlier it’s found, the more treatable it’s likely to be.

This report summarises concerns raised by parents and families regarding services for children with special needs in Halton, as discussed by the Steering Group at Brookfield School in October 2024.
The issues span healthcare, therapy services, education, and social care, with families expressing frustrations about long waiting times, lack of support, and inadequate services.

As from 1st April 2025, there will be an increase in the cost of NHS dental treatment in England.

Finding a suitable care home for you or a loved one can be difficult. Knowing what to look for and what questions to ask can make the decision easier. We’ve gathered some information and useful resources to help you make the right choice.

Millions of people in England have experienced trauma, now or in the past. Healthwatch latest findings show trauma can affect people’s ability to get care – and that a simple innovation could be part of the solution.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has published a report into the findings of a six-week public engagement period on improving hospital gynaecology and maternity services in Liverpool.

Champs Public Health Collaborative's bold ambition is to end smoking, everywhere, for everyone, making Cheshire and Merseyside smokefree by 2030. All Together Smokefree is the collective strategy to deliver this in a way that is fair and equitable for the adult population, and ensures a tobacco free future for every child.  

The Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will bring the NHS back under the control of ministers by abolishing NHS England.