Parents across the North West are being urged to get their children vaccinated as new NHS figures show nearly one in six had not received both doses of the MMR vaccine by the age of five. Two doses of the vaccine give long-term protection against measles, mumps and rubella, which can cause serious illness and complications […]
TEN outstanding teams helping to keep patients safe, and improve culture and care experiences for people across the North West, have come away as champions at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards. At the prestigious ceremony at Manchester Central Convention Complex on Monday 16 September, and just in time for World Patient Safety Day (17 September), […]
More than 150,000 parents and carers of 2–3-year-olds in the North West are being urged to book their children in for a flu vaccine, as the NHS ramps up its preparations for winter. The NHS in the North West is sending invitations to the group from today (17 September), after the vaccine offer for pregnant […]
NHS leaders in the North West have praised the ‘genuine innovation’ and ‘dedication at the heart of the NHS recognised by the initiatives leading the way for the region in the shortlist for this year’s NHS Parliamentary Awards. Ten individuals and teams have been named as regional champions on the prestigious list as part of […]
The NHS in the North West has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), for the first time in its history. RSV, a leading cause of infant mortality around the world, is a common cause of coughs and colds but can lead to severe lung infections like pneumonia and infant bronchiolitis, which are highly […]
NHS messages prompting gym-goers to look out for potential signs of cancer will appear in the changing rooms of Better leisure centres across the North West this summer. Stickers reminding people to check themselves regularly are set to feature on mirrors in 30 local leisure centres run by Better, the UK’s largest leisure charitable social […]
Dr Paula Cowan, GP and NHS North West Regional Medical Director for Primary Care is asking everyone 50 and over to get your blood pressure measured before the damage is done this Know Your Numbers! You have the power to successfully manage your blood pressure but, only if you know your numbers. Knowing your numbers […]
Smoking rates among mums-to-be in the North West are at an all-time low thanks to support from NHS teams. This year saw the biggest annual fall in smoking during pregnancy in the North West since records began, meaning 873 fewer pregnant women smoked in the region compared to the previous 12 months, protecting hundreds of […]
Millions of children and adults across the North West will be offered COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccinations as the NHS sets out plans for protection ahead of winter. The vaccines provide vital protection to keep people from developing serious illnesses and ending up in hospital during busy winter months. This year, based on the latest […]
Women are being encouraged to attend their cervical screening appointments when invited by the NHS. Cervical screening (previously known as the smear test) checks the health of the cervix and looks for a certain type of human papillomavirus (HPV) which can cause cervical cancer. If that type of HPV is found, it can be treated […]