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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... -
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Between October and December 2020, we spoke to care home staff and managers, along with members of the public with a loved one living in a care home, to learn more about experiences in Liverpool care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic. -
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On 22nd February 2021 we held a vaccinations focus group with members of the public. The focus group was also attended by a representative from NHS Liverpool CCG who has answered questions which arose about the Covid-19 vaccination process. -
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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. -
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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. -
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On Tuesday 23rd February, we held an online focus group on the subject of Covid-19 vaccinations. This short report summarises the themes raised and responses provided by representatives from NHS Liverpool CCG. -
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The NHS in Liverpool is stressing the importance of getting a second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. -
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We are looking to recruit two people to join the Information & Advocacy team at Healthwatch Liverpool. -
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Take a short survey to help name the newly combined Mersey Care team. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Our annual report tells the story of our work over a year like no other. -
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In June, we held an online event for the public, called ‘Meet Public Health Liverpool!’ We were joined by two members of staff from Liverpool's Public Health Team, who answered your questions about the work they do in the city. -
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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) want you to nominate a member of staff for a special award. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Read our report exploring the attitudes of young adults in Liverpool to Covid-19 vaccination in 2021. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Between July and September 2021, we ran an online survey to collect feedback about people’s experiences of care homes during the pandemic. -
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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. -
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On Wednesday 3rd November 2021, we held an online event for the public, called ‘Meet Liverpool’s Cancer Professionals’. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Our report delves into the experiences of people from minority ethnic communities who live in Liverpool and find it challenging to communicate with the NHS because they don’t speak English well or at all. -
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Find out what patients, parents and visitors told us when we visited Alder Hey Children's Hospital in November 2021. -
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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. -
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We're pleased to publish our annual report 2021-22. Find out what we've done in the past year to champion what matters to you. -
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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. -
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Read our report from our Enter and View Visit to Stapely Care in July 2022. -
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Read our report from our Enter and View Visit to The Hamlets in August 2022. -
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The Covid-19 pandemic had a massive impact in many areas of our lives. We explore in detail the impact it had on the Mental Health of people in Liverpool in our series of reports. -
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We were invited by staff from the Homeless Access Clinic to visit the clinic and speak with patients to find out what they thought of the service. Read our short summary of what we were told by the patients we met. -
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Read our report about Long COVID Tier 3 Assessment and Treatment Services in Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and St Helens. -
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Read the report from our partnership event hosted online with Healthwatch Sefton and the Walton Centre. -
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Access to NHS dentistry in Liverpool is the biggest issue we hear from members of the public about. Read our report about the current situation and what changes can be made to improve the situation. -
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Read our report from our Enter and View visit to Grace Lodge in November 2022. -
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Find out what patients and visitors told us when we visited the Royal, Broadgreen and Aintree Hospitals with Healthwatch Knowsley and Sefton in May 2022. -
News -
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. -
Report -
Find out what patients and visitors told us when we visited Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital in December 2022. -
Report -
This report presents the findings and recommendations of an engagement project carried out by Healthwatch Liverpool at the request of Liverpool City Council (LCC), on Sensory Impairment Services in Liverpool. -
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Read our report looking at trans people's experiences of health and care in Liverpool -
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We're pleased to publish our annual report 2022-23. Find out how we've been working to make health and care services better for everyone. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Liverpool statement following the trial and conviction of Lucy Letby.