Millions of people in the North West can book their life-saving autumn COVID-19 vaccine online from today (18 September) as the NHS steps up its winter vaccination programmes early in response to the risk of the new COVID-19 variant. Anyone eligible can book their COVID-19 vaccinations via the NHS website, by downloading the NHS App, […]

Coinciding with Falls Prevention Week on 18-23 September, clinical leaders including senior doctors in the North West are advising people who may be at increased risk of a fall – along with their family members and carers – to take some simple actions now to help keep them safe. In 2020 almost a thousand people […]

More than one million children eligible for the flu vaccine in the North West Parents urged to get children vaccinated against flu Over 10,000 children nationally hospitalised due to flu last winter Flu vaccination best way to protect children from serious illness and limit spread of the virus to more vulnerable family and friends The […]

Residents of older adult care homes and people who are housebound in the North West will begin receiving their covid and flu vaccinations from today (11 September), as the NHS kickstarts the winter vaccinations campaign. More than 2.7 million people in the region are eligible for the latest dose of the covid vaccine, with winter […]

More than 12,000 children in the North West at risk of catching measles Nine in ten unvaccinated classmates can catch disease Measles cases are rising across England As schools across the North West return this week, the region’s health leads are urging parents to check their children are up to date with their MMR (Measles, […]

The North West’s lead GP is urging people to get their blood pressure checked to help prevent killer conditions such as heart attacks and strokes – and save lives. Dr Paula Cowan, Regional Medical Director for Primary Care for NHS England – North West, has spoken out for national Know Your Numbers! Week (4-10 September), […]

Eligible people in the North West will now be offered a covid vaccine from 11 September, in line with the latest expert guidance on the new covid variant. This change follows an announcement by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on the risks presented by the […]

NHS leaders across the North West are urging the public to access services wisely, as the health service faces further disruption to routine care due to another period of industrial action this week, followed by the always busy August bank holiday, with pressures compounded by the summer holiday period. From 7am on Thursday 24 August […]

From Monday 21 August, Morrisons shoppers across the North West will find NHS advice on underwear labels, urging them to contact their GP practice if they spot potential symptoms of breast or testicular cancer. The Nutmeg branded underwear featuring NHS advice will be in 240 Morrisons stores nationwide, including in 30 stores in the North […]

With the August bank holiday approaching, and another period of industrial action by NHS consultants, the public across the North West are being urged to order any repeat prescriptions that are due in good time. Every bank holiday the NHS 111 phone service sees huge increases in people contacting it about repeat prescriptions. NHS England […]