1. 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

  2. Job Vacancy: Information and Project Officer (Engagement)

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

  3. Mersey Care rated 'Good' by CQC in latest report

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    Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust has achieved a “good” rating for its services following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) late last year.

  4. Update for Primary Care Connect patients

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    NHS Liverpool CCG has identified new providers for four Primary Care Connect practices whose future was in doubt.

  5. Where to go for urgent care in Liverpool this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend

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    Here's how to access healthcare services in Liverpool over the Easter bank holiday weekend, whilst many GP surgeries are closed.

  6. Liverpool Women's Hospital Listening Event Report - March 2019

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    Find out what patients and visitors told us about Liverpool Women's Hospital when we visited in March 2019.

  7. BSL Healthwatch Liverpool videos

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    To coincide with National Deaf Awareness Week 2019, our short animations about the Healthwatch network are now available with BSL translation and subtitles.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Clatterbridge Centre Listening Event Report - April 2019

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    Find out what patients and visitors told us about Clatterbridge Cancer Centre when we visited in April 2019.

  14. Our Annual Report 2018/19

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    Find out what we got up to in 2018-19 and read about our plans for the future.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Volunteers from Aintree Hospital End of Life support team named best in the country

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    Hospital volunteers from Liverpool who support terminally-ill patients during their last days and hours have been named the best in the country.

  18. Liverpool Heart and Chest Listening Event Report - June 2019

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    Find out what patients and visitors told us about Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital when we visited in June 2019.

  19. 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’.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. Care at the Chemist Report - August 2019

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    Find out what users of the 'Care at the Chemist' service in Liverpool pharmacies told us about the service.

  23. Aintree University Hospital Listening Event Report - 22 July 2019

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    Find out what patients and visitors told us about Aintree University Hospital when we visited in July 2019.

  24. Talk Liverpool - Patient Feedback Survey: December 2018 - June 2019

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    Find out what people who accessed Talk Liverpool services thought about the service.

  25. 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.

  26. Job Vacancy: Information and Project Officer (Enquiry focused)

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

  27. Job Vacancy: Insight and Intelligence Officer (part time)

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    We are looking to recruit someone to support the Engagement team at Healthwatch Liverpool to make the best use of data and intelligence received.

  28. Mental Health Day Opportunities Report - August 2019

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    Read our report about the experiences of people who use Mental Health Day Opportunities and the role that they play in their life and wellbeing.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. Over the Counter Medicines – Share Your Views

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    The NHS in Liverpool are considering how to implement national guidelines that would limit prescriptions for some ‘over the counter’ medicines and treatments for minor conditions. They want to hear your views.

  32. 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.

  33. What we do to improve our mental wellbeing #WMHD2019

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    Today is World Mental Health Day 2019. In her latest blog, Ruth asks some of her Healthwatch Liverpool colleagues what they do in their free time to help improve their mental wellbeing.

  34. Join the Laridae CIC Board of Directors

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    If you're looking for a way to use your knowledge and experience to make a difference to people's health and wellbeing in Liverpool then joining the board of our growing social enterprise could be for you!

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. Royal Liverpool Hospital Listening Event Report - 7 October 2019

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    Find out what patients and visitors told us about the Royal Liverpool Hospital when we visited in October 2019.

  38. 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.

  39. The Walton Centre Listening Event Report - 17 October 2019

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    Find out what patients and visitors told us about the Walton Centre when we visited in October 2019.

  40. Who Cares? We Do! Membership Event Report - November 2019

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    We held our ‘Who Cares? We Do!’ event at the Black-E on Thursday 21 November to welcome new members and old friends and to hear their views about health and social care in Liverpool – including what they’d like us to prioritise
    in 2020 and beyond.

  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. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. Healthwatch Liverpool Coronavirus Update

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

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.