THE North West’s medical director has warned people to take precautions in the warm weather as a “mini heatwave” hits the UK this week with temperatures predicted to reach highs of 24-27 degrees. The hot spell is not only set to bring the warmest weather of 2025 so far, but it could also be the […]

With the May bank holiday approaching, the North West’s deputy regional chief pharmacist is urging members of the public to check their medication and order any repeat prescriptions that are due in good time. Stephen Riley, Deputy North West Regional Chief Pharmacist, has recommended any repeat prescriptions due in the days over the May bank holiday are ordered […]

People in the North West are being reminded to use NHS111 online as their first point of contact for non-emergency medical advice over the Easter bank holiday weekend (18-21 April). Health services across the North West will be under pressure and A&E departments and the 111 phone service will be busy, so leaders are helping the public […]

With schools breaking up for the Easter holidays and the long Easter bank holiday weekend coming up, the North West’s leading doctor has set out simple steps parents can take to keep their children healthy and treat common illnesses and injuries. Dr Michael Gregory, Regional Medical Director for NHS England – North West, shared his […]

Covid cases in North West hospitals have spiked for the second time this year – as new data shows the full impact of the ‘quad-demic’ of viruses on NHS services this winter. There were an average of 162 people a day in hospital beds with covid in the region last week (ending 30 March), up […]

With the Easter bank holidays coming soon, the North West’s top pharmacist is urging members of the public to order repeat prescriptions in good time. Chief Pharmacist, Karen O’Brien MBE, who leads the pharmacy service across the region, recommends people order any repeat prescriptions that are due over the Easter weekend, from Good Friday (18 […]

FALLING waiting lists and improved care and diagnosis for women with endometriosis in the North West are just some of the green shoots showing in the region after a year of focused work to tackle the problem, but local NHS leaders know there is work still to do. In March last year, women living with […]

The NHS national booking system has today opened for 7.5 million eligible people to book in their spring Covid-19 vaccination and in the North West, just under a million people can take the offer of having the vaccine. The online booking system opens today (Tuesday 25 March), for people to get a date in their […]

Same day emergency care services are enabling more people in the North West to get the rapid tests and treatment they need to avoid an overnight stay in hospital and helping to manage pressures on NHS services. The numbers of people being treated and discharged in Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) units steadily increased during […]

People in the North West are being urged to use NHS services wisely as hospitals face continued pressure with high levels of norovirus, flu, and other winter illnesses. Dr Michael Gregory, Regional Medical Director for NHS England – North West, reminded people they can use the NHS 111 service – which is available by calling […]