People in the North West are being urged to take up the flu vaccine as soon as possible as the latest data published by UKHSA shows lower than expected uptake in September. Yet our data shows that flu cases are continuing to increase which could lead to a difficult winter. Following the publication of seasonal […]
Smokers across the North West are being urged to kick the habit as the annual Stoptober campaign draws to a close. This year marks the 11th Stoptober campaign encouraging people to quit smoking, as evidence shows that people are five times more likely to quit for good, if they can go 28 days smoke-free – […]
The NHS North West COVID-19 vaccination programme has reached a huge milestone in the first few weeks of the autumn booster campaign. NHS staff, partners and volunteers have vaccinated more than one million people across the region in a fantastic effort to protect our communities from becoming seriously ill with COVID-19 during winter. People aged […]
An innovative approach to children’s surgery at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH) has demonstrated benefits for patients and their families and is being highlighted by regional health leads as an example of how NHS services have adapted as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Set up in August 2020, more than 2,500 children have […]
Everyone aged 50 and over in the North West can book their autumn booster and flu vaccine from today (Friday). The NHS is making the first appointments available for this age group over the weekend and coming days. Along with thousands of appointments offered by GP practices and clinics this weekend, the National Booking Service […]
More than 400,000 at risk people and those aged 65 and over in the North West who are eligible for their autumn COVID-19 vaccine booster will be reminded to book their jab this week, ahead of winter. The fastest and largest vaccination programme in NHS history has already delivered more than 800,000 life-saving autumn top-ups […]
The NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Programme autumn campaign in the North West is off to a ‘fantastic start’ with just over a quarter of a million autumn boosters delivered in just over a fortnight. NHS chiefs are urging people to get vaccinated without delay ahead of a potential ‘twindemic’ of COVID-19 and flu this winter. In […]
April Grierson, now 21, a make-up artist from the Belle Vale area of Liverpool documented her cancer journey at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre on Tik Tok. April first noticed something was wrong when she began suffering from night sweats and increasingly itchy skin, and after being treated for suspected scabies, noticed a lump on her […]
New NHS electric vehicles have hit the road over the last few months, helping to relieve pressure on the ambulance service and also helping the NHS cut its carbon footprint. The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) has three zero-emission vehicles two rapid response vehicles and 1 mental health ambulance. The mental health ambulance is dedicated […]
Last year, attendances at A&E for children went up by 32% in September compared to the previous month. And now, four of the region’s senior health leaders have come together as children across the North West go back to school, to raise awareness of guidance and support available that could help to keep children out […]