The success of the NHS lung trucks initiative means people living in the most deprived communities in the North West are now more likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer at an earlier stage. Launched in 2019, the Targeted Lung Health Checks have brought cancer catching teams into the heart of communities, located in supermarket […]
The NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Programme in the North West has vaccinated more than 21,000 older adult care home residents in the region in the few weeks since the spring campaign began – which is over half of those eligible. As of 27 April, roving teams of NHS staff had visited more than 60% of the […]
The public across the North West are being urged to think ahead for this Bank Holiday weekend to ensure critical NHS services are available for those most in need, as preparations are also made for the next round of industrial action. The NHS typically sees increased demand over Bank Holidays. Combined with the strike planned […]
NHS vaccination leads in the North West are urging families to bring their children forward for vital pre-school vaccines during World Immunisation Week (24-30 April), as data shows more than one in 10 children are unvaccinated and unprotected against measles, mumps and rubella by the time they start school in many parts of the North West […]
North West health leaders are reminding people not to leave it too late to order repeat prescriptions if they are due in the next few days ahead of the May Bank Holiday and the days of industrial action which will see significant pressure on the NHS. Every Bank Holiday – the NHS 111 phone service […]
The George Cross medal, awarded to the NHS in England last year by the late Queen, is set to tour the nation from July, the head of the NHS announced today. As part of the NHS birthday celebrations, the UK’s highest civilian gallantry medal will be displayed in Science Museums across England, after it was […]
The NHS North West’s Chief Pharmacist is reminding people not to leave it too late to order repeat prescriptions if they are due ahead of the first of three May Bank Holidays. Every bank holiday the NHS 111 phone service sees huge increases in people contacting it about repeat prescriptions – and Easter was no […]
Thousands of COVID-19 spring vaccinations will be given to some of the North West’s most vulnerable residents from this week as the first bookable appointments get underway in the region. The spring vaccination programme launched earlier this month, with roving vaccination teams initially taking the latest dose of the COVID-19 vaccine out to people who […]
A dad from Warrington who was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer following an NHS bowel screening test, despite having no symptoms, has urged others to take up the offer of screening when invited. Steve Hollington, 58, who works as a musician on cruise ships has reworked one of Elton John’s most famous songs […]
The public across the North West are being urged to ensure they have enough of their regularly prescribed medication ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. If you haven’t already ordered it, the quickest way to ensure you get your repeat prescription is to download the NHS app, register and then order your repeat medication. You […]