1. Share your story about A&E this winter

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    On Monday 13 January we're visiting the A&E departments at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and Aintree Hospital to speak to people about their experiences there. We want to gather some of the patient stories behind the statistics that are in the news.

  2. Have your say on Liverpool's merged hospital Trusts' values and behaviours

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    Take a survey and help shape the values and behaviours for staff at Liverpool's newly merged hospital Trust.

  3. Consultation on Liverpool City Council's Draft Equality Objectives 2020-2024

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    Liverpool City Council is reviewing its equality objectives and wants your views.

  4. Healthwatch Liverpool Coronavirus Update

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    Here's some information about how we'll be operating during the Coronavirus pandemic.

  5. Walk in Centre services revised because of Coronavirus

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    Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, which operates the four Liverpool NHS walk in centres, has announced changes to how it will operate during the coronavirus outbreak.

  6. Liverpool GP practices open on Easter Bank Holidays

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    Local NHS health services will be open on the Easter bank holidays to help support those who needs urgent health advice or care.

  7. Contacting friends and family at Liverpool Hospitals during the Coronavirus pandemic

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    While hospital visits are severely restricted during the Coronavirus pandemic Liverpool hospitals have alternative arrangements in place to help patients and their families to keep in touch.

  8. Campaign to reassure patients that NHS is still 'Open for business'

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    New findings show that four in ten people are too concerned about being a burden on the NHS to seek help from their GP. The NHS have launched a campaign to let people know that they're 'open for business' .

  9. Volunteers needed for Clatterbridge Cancer Centre's new Liverpool hospital

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    To support its new hospital opening in Liverpool in May 2020, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has an exciting opportunity to recruit volunteers.

  10. People urged not to ignore eye problems to avoid long term damage to their eye health

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    A new service called COVID Urgent Eyecare Services (CUES) has been launched to support urgent eye care needs across Cheshire and Merseyside.

  11. Major new cancer hospital opens in Liverpool

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    A major new hospital that will transform cancer care in a region that is one of the worst affected nationally by the disease has opened in the heart of Liverpool.

  12. New entrance at Aintree University Hospital

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    Work to create a new, much larger, main entrance to Aintree University Hospital starts Monday, 2 November.

  13. City-wide testing under way in Liverpool

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    A ground-breaking mass testing programme is being piloted in Liverpool.

  14. NHS 111 First

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    People who need urgent NHS care across North Merseyside are being asked to contact NHS 111 before attending an Emergency Department.

  15. Help shape the future plans of Liverpool Womens Hospital

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    Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust's plan, ‘Future Generations 2016 – 2020’, is coming to an end and they are now refreshing their plans for the next 5 years and want to hear from you.

  16. Join in our online engagement event about the Royal, Aintree and Broadgreen Hospitals

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    As a way to hear about people’s experiences of using health services within a hospital setting Healthwatch Sefton and Healthwatch Liverpool have organised a joint online engagement event and would like to invite you to take part.

  17. Job Vacancies: 2 x Information and Project Officers (Enquiry focused)

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    We are looking to recruit two people to join the Information & Advocacy team at Healthwatch Liverpool.

  18. Liverpool GPs begin local Covid-19 vaccinations

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    Groups of GP practices in Liverpool are starting to invite people over 80 to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

  19. Liverpool doctors explain local vaccine roll-out

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    As groups of GP practices in Liverpool continue the roll-out of Covid-19 (coronavirus) vaccinations for priority groups, the local NHS is sharing details of the how the process will work for the city’s residents.

  20. Job Vacancy: Engagement & Project Officer

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    We are looking to recruit someone to join the Engagement team at Healthwatch Liverpool.

  21. Free online training for family carers of over 16s with a learning disability

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    Identifying early signs of worsening health in a person with a learning disability – specific training for family carers

  22. Carers in Liverpool to receive Covid-19 vaccine

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    The local NHS and Liverpool City Council are appealing to unpaid carers whose role currently isn’t recorded, to make themselves known so that they can have the Covid-19 vaccine.

  23. NHS in Liverpool launches campaign to promote a new way of improving people’s health and wellbeing

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    An estimated one in three people contact their GP with concerns that can’t be addressed clinically. Liverpool, always a step ahead, is trailblazing a two-pronged approach to social prescribing, which is unique in the UK...

  24. Patients asked to choose NHS 111 first over Easter weekend

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    People who need urgent NHS care over the Easter weekend are being asked to contact the NHS 111 service, especially on Friday 2 April (Good Friday) and Monday 5 April (Easter Monday) when GP practices will be closed.

  25. NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Bus launches in Liverpool

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    The local NHS is working with Liverpool City Council, Arriva, and local GP practices to deliver a COVID-19 vaccination bus for the city.

  26. NHS reminds people to get their second Covid-19 jab

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    The NHS in Liverpool is stressing the importance of getting a second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

  27. Job Vacancies: 2 x Information and Project Officers (Enquiry focused)

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    We are looking to recruit two people to join the Information & Advocacy team at Healthwatch Liverpool.

  28. Mersey Care are looking for suggestions on a new name for their NHS Continuing Healthcare team

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    Take a short survey to help name the newly combined Mersey Care team.

  29. Share your experiences of the impact of Covid-19 on your Mental Health and Wellbeing

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    Survey launched to hear what the impact of the pandemic has been on people in Liverpool's mental health and wellbeing.

  30. Survey launched to hear the views of 16-25 year olds on the Covid-19 vaccine

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    As the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out is expanded to include anyone aged 18+ we want to hear from young people in Liverpool to gather their opinions on the vaccine.

  31. Nominate your local hospital heroes!

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    Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) want you to nominate a member of staff for a special award.

  32. NHS under more pressure – patients face longer waits

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    The NHS is facing more pressure than ever, with millions of people waiting for treatment. We want to highlight three areas which your feedback tells us are particularly affected: GP access, dentists, and hospital treatment waiting times.

  33. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told it must make improvements following CQC inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as requires improvement overall following an inspection at Aintree University Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital in June and July.

  34. Liverpool Pharmacy Services Public Survey 2021 launched

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    Liverpool’s Health and Wellbeing Board is reviewing the provision of pharmacies and chemists in the city to make sure it meets the needs of our residents now and in the future.

  35. Public consultation about hyper-acute stroke services gets underway

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    The NHS in Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and West Lancashire has launched a 12-week public consultation about the proposal to establish a Comprehensive Stroke Centre at Aintree University Hospital.

  36. Local NHS Trusts launch Carers Passport

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    12 NHS Trusts across Merseyside and Cheshire have launched a new carers passport, to highlight the importance and acknowledge the importance of caring.

  37. Covid-19: Statement from the Liverpool Health Protection Board

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    The Liverpool Health Protection Board, which oversees the city’s response to the pandemic has issued the statement below with advice and guidance for people living in, working in or visiting the city ahead of the festive period.

  38. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  39. Lost for words – improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities

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    During October and November 2021, we participated in research in partnership with Healthwatch England to gather experiences of translation services within the NHS.

  40. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. In Liverpool and many other areas, no dentists are taking on new NHS patients.

  41. Move to new Royal Liverpool Hospital set to begin in September

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    Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) has confirmed that the long-awaited move to the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital will begin on 28 September 2022.

  42. Healthwatch Liverpool are recruiting a new Chair - deadline extended

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    Do you have the skills and experience to become our next Chair? The role attracts an honorarium of £5000 p.a. in recognition of your time commitment.

  43. Mersey Care roll out Urgent Treatment Centres in Liverpool

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    Two of Liverpool's Walk In Centres are being upgraded to Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) to include improved facilities from this autumn as part of a national redesign to ensure consistency of service for local communities.

  44. New report calls for fundamental reform of NHS dental care

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    A new report by MPs into dental care, which draws upon the experiences people have shared with us, has called for urgent reform so more people can access an NHS dentist.

  45. Job Vacancy: Information and Project Officer (Enquiry focused) - Part time

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    We are looking to recruit someone to join the Information & Advice team at Healthwatch Liverpool.

  46. Funding secured to help deliver data-led approach to tackling inequalities in Liverpool

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    We're proud to be part of a bid which has seen Liverpool City Council’s public health team secure £5 million of national funding to deliver a data-led approach to tackling inequalities.