Health leaders in the North West have issued advice on accessing NHS services, with a cold health alert in place from today for the start of February half-term school holidays. The yellow cold health alert – which is put in place when forecast weather may impact people’s health – has been issued by the UK […]
THOUSANDS of patients across the North West received planned treatment in 2025, as the NHS delivered more elective activity than any other year in its history. Statistics released today show that elective activity has helped cut the national waiting list to its lowest level since February 2023. This milestone has been achieved despite demand across […]
THIS Valentine’s Day, the NHS in the North West is encouraging people to show their heart some love by getting a simple blood pressure check — a quick step that can prevent serious illness and save lives. Almost half a million adults in the region are estimated to have undiagnosed high blood pressure, often with no […]
MORE than 3,000 people started NHS apprenticeships in the North West over the past year, helping to boost staffing levels and contributing to direct and indirect care to local communities. This week marks National Apprenticeship Week (9 to 15 February), and NHS England in the North West is encouraging people to consider an NHS apprenticeship […]
The NHS in the North West has welcomed the publication of the NHS Cancer Plan, saying it will present opportunities to expand on innovative work already happening across the region, such as the transformation of urgent and emergency care for cancer patients to reduce A&E attendances and hospitals admissions. This World Cancer Day (4 February), […]
Health leaders in the North West have issued advice on preventing the spread of norovirus following a spike of people in the region’s hospitals with the virus. Latest data shows that in the North West, an average of 164 patients a day were in hospital with the ‘winter vomiting bug’ in the week up to […]
PEOPLE across the North West who have experienced sexual assault or abuse are being urged to come forward for confidential support, as the NHS highlights the help available through its network of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs). SARCs provide a safe, private space for anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted, or abused — regardless […]
AT JUST 26 years old, Rachael Carey from Newton-le-Willows, received news that changed her life. Now 36, she is sharing her story for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (19–25 January 2026) to encourage more women to attend their cervical screening when invited. Working in a GP practice, Rachael was familiar with the importance of screening—but like […]
HEALTH leaders across the North West are encouraging eligible people to continue to come forward for flu vaccinations, reminding the public that it is not too late to get protected as winter pressures continue. Flu is circulating in the community and can cause serious illness, particularly for older people, pregnant women, young children, and those […]
THOUSANDS of patients in the North West are benefitting from faster treatment times after 10 regional hospital trusts saw significant reductions in waiting lists through the Further Faster 20 (FF20) programme. The programme has seen specialist NHS teams work alongside local staff to transform how planned operations and outpatient appointments are delivered. North West trusts […]
JANUARY can be a challenging time for many people, so the NHS in the North West is urging anyone who is struggling with difficult feelings to reach out for help. Many people find they feel low, lonely or anxious at this time of year. Older adults, particularly those aged 65 and over, may feel this […]