1. NICE comes to Liverpool: 21st November 2018

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    NICE will be holding a Public Board Meeting and Question Time session in Liverpool on Wednesday 21st November 2018.

  2. NHS App being trialled in Liverpool

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    Liverpool is to become one of only six areas of the country to test the official NHS app for patients that will be at the forefront of the digital healthcare revolution.

  3. Changes to Liverpool’s walk-in centre opening times

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    Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust, which operates the city's four NHS walk-in centres, has announced changes to opening times.

  4. Consultation about urgent care NHS services in Liverpool launched

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    The NHS in Liverpool has launched a public conversation about same day health services, as part of a review of urgent care in the city.

  5. Share your thoughts about Aintree Hospital's website

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    Aintree Hospital want to know what you think about their website. Take their short survey.

  6. Have your say on how the NHS should change in Liverpool

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    Help your local NHS invest in the right support by sharing your ideas and experiences. #WhatWouldYouDo

  7. Community Frailty Pathway Engagement Report - May 2019

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    Read our piece of engagement about patient and carers' experiences of a pilot project focused on providing community-based care for frail older people.

  8. Public invited to comment on merger of two Liverpool hospital trusts

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    A series of public events have been announced where people can share their views on the proposed merger of Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

  9. Thank you to everyone who completed our ‘What Would You Do?’ survey

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    Earlier this year, we asked Liverpool residents for their views about how local health and care services could be improved.

  10. Healthwatch Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Long Term Plan Public Views Report

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    Thank you to everyone who completed our ‘What Would You Do?’ survey. Here you can read the full report.

  11. Chief Executive named for soon-to-be merged Liverpool hospital trusts

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    A long-serving Liverpool NHS leader has been appointed as Chief Executive of the city’s new ‘mega-trust’.

  12. The NHS in Liverpool wants your views on stoma products and support services

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    The NHS in Liverpool wants to improve care for adults and children using stoma products. Before making any changes they’d like to hear from people using stoma products and their families.

  13. October sees launch of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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    From 1 October 2019, the Trust caring for a population of around 630,000 people in Merseyside has come into operation following the merger of Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal and Broadgreen University Hospital NHS Trust.

  14. 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.

  15. Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and resources

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    We've created a dedicated page on our website where you can go to find information and resources that you might find useful during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. Healthwatch Liverpool Transplant Project Report - June 2020

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    Read our report looking at patients in Liverpool's experiences of care and support received following a kidney transplant.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Report from a visit to the Lymphoedema clinic - September 2022

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    Read our report from our visit to the Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Lymphoedema clinic in Speke in September 2022

  26. Help Us, Help You campaign launched

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    Help to reduce the pressure on NHS services this winter by keeping these few simple messages in mind.

  27. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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    Find out what's happening in Liverpool this month to encourage people to think about their lung health.

  28. Patients advised to allow more time to park at Aintree Hospital for the next couple of weeks

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    Patients going to Aintree University Hospital are being advised to allow more time to park after the top floor of the multi-storey park car was closed for repair work.

  29. North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust rated 'Good' by CQC

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    North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust has been rated as ‘good’ following its latest inspection from the healthcare regulator, Care Quality Commission (CQC), after receiving ‘requires improvement’ during its first official inspection two years ago.

  30. Our festive season opening hours

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    Happy Christmas from everyone at Healthwatch Liverpool!

  31. Cervical Screening Saves Lives campaign launched

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    The campaign aims to raise awareness of cervical cancer and encourage women to attend their screening.

  32. New city-wide awareness campaign launched as part of Deaf Awareness Week

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    NHS Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is launching a new city-wide campaign aimed at improving care for patients in Liverpool with communication needs.

  33. Independent investigation announced into failings at Liverpool Community Health

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    A new independent investigation into the serious incidents at Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust between 2010 and 2014 has been commissioned by Health Minister Stephen Hammond.

  34. Know the 5 Rights Campaign

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    As part of their work to improve local health care, NHS Liverpool CCG have been engaging with communities about their communication needs can be met.

  35. What does social isolation mean to you?

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    In the first of a series of blog posts taking a closer look at some of the different wellbeing activities in the city, Ruth looks at the different ways communities in Liverpool are trying to combat social isolation.

  36. Nature Therapy in Liverpool #BeCalm

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    This month's blog sees Ruth trying the Japanese therapy of Shinrin-Yoku or 'Forest Bathing' with Growing Sudley in South Liverpool.

  37. Health information for Students in Liverpool

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    Here's where you can find all the information you needs to stay well while you're studying in Liverpool in 2019/20.

  38. Who Cares? We do! Info, discussion and drama day with Healthwatch Liverpool

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    You are invited to a day of discussion and drama! Share your thoughts on the big issues facing health and social care service users in Liverpool.

  39. Lunchtime Live Music

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    In this month's blog, Ruth writes about some of the free lunchtime concerts taking place regularly in the city centre.

  40. Think about your health in the lead-up to Christmas

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    The local NHS is urging people not to forget about their health as they make all of their last-minute preparations for Christmas this year.

  41. 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.

  42. Information on Coronavirus

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    Read the latest advice and information from the Government, NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

  43. Healthwatch Liverpool Coronavirus Update

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

  44. Wellbeing at Home

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    In her latest blog, Ruth, who works on our Wellbeing Liverpool project has written about how she's been looking after her own wellbeing while staying at home.

  45. Information about Coronavirus - BSL

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    Sign Health, the Deaf Health Charity are producing BSL translations of important information during the Coronavirus pandemic.

  46. Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic

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    The current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. We've collected some links to useful information about looking after your wellbeing.

  47. Children and Young People's mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak

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    If you're a child or young person and the current news on coronavirus is making you feel anxious, concerned or stressed, here are some links that you might find helpful.