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Cheshire and Merseyside residents urged to ‘give digital a go’ as part of new NHS campaign
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has launched a new campaign to increase awareness of online health services ...
7/5/2023 10:00:00 AM -
Hypertension day - 17 May 2023
High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases the risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK h...
5/17/2023 11:09:38 AM -
Vaccination reminder in World Immunisation Week (24-30 April)
With one in ten children not up to date with their vaccinations and at risk of becoming seriously unwell, this World Immunisation Week (24-30th April) the NHS is encouraging people to make sure the...
4/24/2023 2:18:57 PM -
Test of Government’s new, national Emergency Alerts system at 3pm on Sunday 23rd April
At 3pm on Sunday 23rd April there will be a test of the Government’s new, national Emergency Alerts system set up to warn people across the UK if there’s a danger to life nearby.
4/18/2023 1:33:41 PM -
NHS advice ahead of the Grand National Festival
The local NHS is advising people how to use NHS services appropriately to enjoy the Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse this week.
4/13/2023 1:38:50 PM -
NHS industrial action
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced a 96-hour walkout of junior doctors from 7am on Tuesday, April 11th until 7am on Saturday, April 15th.
4/11/2023 3:23:55 PM -
NHS Launches Spring Covid Vaccination Campaign
Around 215,000 people in Cheshire and Merseyside will be eligible for a spring covid jab including over 75s, those with a weakened immune system and care home residents.
4/11/2023 3:19:21 PM -
Groundbreaking trans health service making a difference to lives in Sefton
A dedicated trans health service is providing medical support and guidance for residents across Sefton.
3/14/2023 9:27:25 AM -
Targeted Lung Health Checks are available in south Sefton
Residents across south Sefton, including Bootle, Seaforth, Crosby and Maghull are being invited to have a free lung check to make sure their lungs are working well.
12/20/2022 4:05:44 PM -
NHS urges parents of secondary school-aged children to take up the school flu vaccine offer in Sefton, amid rising cases
Flu vaccinations for secondary school students in Sefton has started this month with school vaccination teams already bringing the vaccine out to pupils in schools to ensure they are protected this...
12/20/2022 1:52:34 PM -
Know the signs - Group A Strep
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. Lots of us carry it in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness. However, GAS does cause a number of infections, some mi...
12/7/2022 1:32:48 PM -
'Care at the Chemist' service offers healthcare help in Sefton
Sefton’s ‘Care at the Chemist’ scheme offers convenient healthcare advice and medicines for a wide range of illnesses and conditions and is available at 31 pharmacies in the borough.
12/1/2022 3:57:29 PM