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Job Vacancy: Engagement & Project Officer (Learning Disability and Autism focus)

We are looking to recruit someone to join the Engagement team at Healthwatch Liverpool with a focus on Learning Disability and Autism development work.

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Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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.

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

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

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

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.

23 February 2022

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Covid-19: Statement from the Liverpool Health Protection Board

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.

20 December 2021

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Local NHS Trusts launch Carers Passport

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

25 November 2021

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Public consultation about hyper-acute stroke services gets underway

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.

22 November 2021

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Liverpool Pharmacy Services Public Survey 2021 launched

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.

16 November 2021

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

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.

28 October 2021

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NHS under more pressure – patients face longer waits

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.

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Nominate your local hospital heroes!

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

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

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.

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