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

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.

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University of Liverpool becomes first educational institution to sign Cheshire and Merseyside Anchor Charter

We are delighted to announce that the University of Liverpool has become the first educational institution to sign the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System (ICS) Anchor Charter.

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New NHS surgical centre officially opened

The ribbon has been cut to mark the official opening of the new Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre, part of the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich (VIN).

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10 Year Health Plan for England published

The Government's 10 Year Health Plan for England has been launched, setting out a bold, ambitious and necessary new course for the NHS.

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NHS staff support Army Reserves Day 2025

NHS staff from across Cheshire and Merseyside joined forces on Reserves Day (Wed 25 June) to undertake a military fitness training session.

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New NHS guidance helps GPs to support families after the death of a child

In a pioneering move, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has published new guidance designed to equip general practice teams with the tools and understanding to support bereaved families following the death of a child.

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One million milestone: CDCs transform diagnostics in Cheshire and Merseyside

The Cheshire and Merseyside Diagnostic Programme, part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Provider Collaborative (CMPC), has hit a major milestone in their Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) programme by welcoming the millionth patient to receive a test in one of the 10 CDCs in Cheshire and Merseyside.

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Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) access in Cheshire and Merseyside

The new weight management medication ‘Tirzepatide’ (brand name Mounjaro®) is shortly being made available to NHS patients to support weight loss.

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North West GP urges ‘have health services in your pocket this summer with the NHS App’

One of the North West’s leading GPs is encouraging people to ‘keep health services in their pocket’ this summer by using the NHS App to stay well and get any medical help they need.

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New set of clinical policies offering latest evidence-led treatments published

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is publishing 25 clinical policies for treatments and procedures that have been updated in line with the latest knowledge of what works best.

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Stories that shape tomorrow powered by young people: Beyond Annual Conference 2025

On Thursday 15 May, Beyond, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s children and young people’s transformation programme, held their third annual conference.

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside colleagues share learning at Mental Health Discharge event

Colleagues from the Cheshire and Merseyside health and care system came together recently for a Mental Health Discharge learning event hosted by the Advancing Quality Alliance (AQUA).

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Final call for people across Cheshire and Merseyside to get their spring COVID-19 vaccination

With just one week left before the spring COVID-19 vaccination offer ends on Tuesday 17 June, the NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is urging those eligible who haven’t yet had their COVID-19 vaccination to come forward as soon as possible to protect themselves and their friends and family.

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Public asked for views on proposed changes to fertility treatment policies

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a six-week public consultation on proposed changes to local fertility treatment policies, running from 3 June to 15 July 2025.

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Stronger Partnerships, Healthier Futures: Cheshire and Merseyside’s Director of Population Health annual report

The 2024/25 annual report for Cheshire and Merseyside’s Population Health Programme - Stronger Partnerships, Healthier Futures - has been published.

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside May 2025 Board meeting

The next meeting of the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board will take place at No. 1 Mann Island in Liverpool from 9am to 12:30pm on Thursday 29 May 2025.

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NHS healthcare options ahead of Spring Bank Holiday

Ahead of the spring bank holiday weekend (24 - 26 May), people in Cheshire and Merseyside are reminded to use NHS 111 online as their first point of contact for non-emergency medical advice.

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New NHS surgical centre opens in Northwich

The Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre, part of the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, has welcomed its first patients.

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Better patient experience thanks to NHS App expansion in Cheshire and Merseyside

Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are benefiting from improved access to NHS services and fewer missed hospital appointments, thanks to the successful expansion of the NHS App across the region.

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People over 40 encouraged to get their blood pressure checked

This World Hypertension Day and during May Measure Month, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is encouraging people over 40 to get their blood pressure checked.

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Cheshire and Merseyside work on waiting lists highlighted in Financial Times

An AI tool being used in Cheshire and Merseyside to identify high-risk patients and support them while they wait for surgery has been featured in a prestigious national newspaper.

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All Together Smiling Programme launches oral health roadshow across Cheshire and Merseyside

Children and families across Cheshire and Merseyside will have the chance to learn about oral health in a fun and interactive way as part of a special oral health engagement roadshow taking place during National Smile Month.

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Cheshire and Merseyside trusts form new provider collaborative

Two provider collaboratives in the region have come together to form the Cheshire and Merseyside Provider Collaborative (CMPC) from 1 May 2025.

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NHS healthcare options ahead of May Day Bank Holiday

Ahead of the May Day bank holiday weekend (3-5 May), people in the North West are reminded to use NHS 111 online as their first point of contact for non-emergency medical advice.

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Digital service keeping care home residents out of hospital

Thousands of Liverpool care home residents are avoiding unnecessary hospital visits and admissions thanks to the use of a digital health service.