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Two Cheshire and Merseyside ‘Places’ become neighbourhood health ‘pioneers’

09 Sept 2025

Sefton and St Helens have both been confirmed as national ‘pioneer’ areas for the development of neighbourhood health.

‘Too Much Blue - Get a Review’ campaign aimed at helping children and young people manage asthma

02 Sept 2025

A new campaign is set to launch across Cheshire and Merseyside this autumn to help children and young people better manage their asthma.

Millions to be protected by NHS vaccine rollout this winter

01 Sept 2025

Millions of children and adults across the North West will be offered vaccinations to fight off winter illnesses including flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this winter as the NHS sets out plans for protection ahead of winter.

Super Bodies – tackling the back-to-school bugs

27 Aug 2025

As children start mixing at schools and nurseries again, so do the germs that cause common winter bugs like coughs, sore throats and ear ache.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside secures Silver Social Value Award for Health

26 Aug 2025

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) has been awarded the prestigious Silver Social Value Quality Mark® for Health, recognising its commitment to embedding social value across health and care services for local people and communities.

Expanding community access: Aintree regional sleep service expands with new diagnostic centres

20 Aug 2025

The regional Sleep Service at Aintree University Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) is the largest provider of sleep services in Cheshire and Merseyside.

Pioneering mobile health service celebrates milestone achievement

18 Aug 2025

A trailblazing local mobile health service has recently provided its 1,000th cervical screening as part of a programme aiming to reduce health inequalities in our region.

Patients urged to order repeat prescriptions ahead of August bank holiday

13 Aug 2025

Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to plan ahead for the August bank holiday weekend by ordering any necessary repeat prescriptions, to avoid running out of essential medication.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside celebrates regional finalists in 2025 HSJ Awards

13 Aug 2025

NHS organisations, partners and leaders across Cheshire and Merseyside are celebrating after being named as finalists for the prestigious HSJ Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to health and care.

Settings across Cheshire and Merseyside complete training to deliver supervised toothbrushing programmes

11 Aug 2025

All Together Smiling is an evidence-based supervised toothbrushing programme, supporting children aged 2-7, being offered to eligible settings across Cheshire and Merseyside.

New report highlights VCFSE sector’s central role in health and care

05 Aug 2025

As the NHS sets out its 10 Year Health Plan, a new report reveals that many of its key ambitions are already being delivered in Cheshire and Merseyside thanks to the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector.

RSV vaccine now available at selected local pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside

01 Aug 2025

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is now offering the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at selected local pharmacies in Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral, making it easier than ever for eligible people to protect themselves against serious respiratory illness.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside recognised with top award for outstanding support to the Armed Forces community

30 Jul 2025

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) recognises employers who go above and beyond in supporting Defence to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve or have served.

Countess of Chester Hospital reveals opening date for New Women and Children’s Building

24 Jul 2025

After years of careful planning, development, and community collaboration, it has been announced that the brand-new Women and Children’s Building at the Countess of Chester Hospital will officially open its doors in September 2025.

Cheshire and Merseyside Radiology Imaging Network introduces transformational AI diagnostic technology

24 Jul 2025

The Cheshire and Merseyside Radiology Imaging Network (CAMRIN) is supporting clinicians to detect lung cancer more quickly with the rollout of new AI technology to support the diagnosis of lung cancer.

New figures show rise in child poverty across Cheshire and Merseyside

23 Jul 2025

Child poverty across Cheshire and Merseyside has risen sharply, with more than 111,000 children now growing up in relative low-income households.

Public urged to use NHS 111 ahead of doctor strikes

21 Jul 2025

People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors).

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside July 2025 Board meeting

18 Jul 2025

The next meeting of the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board will take place at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington from 9am to 12:30pm on Thursday 24 July 2025.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Chair Raj Jain to retire in October 2025

17 Jul 2025

Raj Jain has today announced his decision to retire from his post as Chair of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB), confirming that he will step down in October 2025.

Liverpool welcomes experts to tackle high rates of oral cancer

16 Jul 2025

Experts in oral cancer from all over the world are coming to Liverpool this week to work on tackling this group of deadly diseases. The International Association of Oral Oncology, which is chaired by Liverpool surgeon Professor Richard Shaw, is hosting its annual conference at the ACC, and will welcome leading cancer doctors from as far afield as Australia and Brazil.

Top tips for a healthy summer as families countdown to school holidays

16 Jul 2025

The North West’s top doctor has shared his top tips for staying healthy this summer as schools prepare to break up for the holidays and families look forward to trips away.

Medication helped, but there were still unanswered questions – why was this affecting so many of us?

15 Jul 2025

A Cheshire dad has shared his story after the sudden death of his brother led to the discovery of a hidden genetic condition – and a life-saving diagnosis for multiple family members.

How could AI strengthen primary care: Cheshire and Merseyside's AI in General Practice Conference

09 Jul 2025

The AI in General Practice Conference aimed to explore the role that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies could play in helping NHS primary care colleagues tackle current pressures, drive longer-term service transformation, as well as the importance of utilising innovative IT and AI in a safe, effective and efficient way.

New strategy launched to improve breastfeeding and infant feeding support across Cheshire and Merseyside

07 Jul 2025

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) is proud to launch a new Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding Strategy, developed in partnership with a wide range of partners and groups across the region.

Help shape the future of A&E services in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire

04 Jul 2025

A public consultation has been launched asking people to share their views on where A&E services across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire should be located.