Health leaders in the North West are urging the public to take care and use the NHS wisely this weekend to support pressured urgent and emergency care and primary care services after a yellow cold weather alert was issued for the region. The warning from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is in place from 9am […]

AT the start of National Apprenticeships Week from 10 to 16 February, healthcare leaders at NHS England – North West are encouraging people to consider an NHS apprenticeship and avail of the opportunity to provide outstanding care to people. Over 3,000 people in the North West started an NHS apprenticeship in 2024, equalling over 14 […]

People in the North West are being urged to use services wisely as GP practices and A&E departments continue to see increased demand amid high levels of norovirus, flu, and other winter illnesses. GP Dr Paula Cowan, NHS England North West Regional Medical Director for Primary Care, recommends the public use NHS 111 online at […]

Thousands more people in the North West are using the NHS 111 service to seek medical help and advice, with many suffering from coughs, colds, flu and breathing difficulties, according to new figures. Data from North West Ambulance Service shows more than 23,000 additional calls were made to 111 during December 2024 compared to the […]

THE NHS in the North West is urging local students applying for UCAS and anyone not sure of their career path that joining the NHS could be the life-changing career they’re looking for ahead of the UCAS application deadline of 29 January 2025. In 2024, 20,920 people in England accepted a place on a nursing […]

WITH gales and heavy rain expected later this week and the Met Office warning of the “strongest winds of the winter so far”, the NHS is urging people to protect their health by stocking up on essential medicines, getting flu and COVID-19 vaccines, and reducing the risk of falls. With chilly temperatures seen across the […]

NHS leaders in the North West are reminding people to take steps now to protect their health and treat illness as cases of flu and other winter illnesses including Covid, RSV and norovirus continue to rise. GP Dr Paula Cowan, who is also Medical Director for Primary Care at NHS England – North West, recommends […]

The NHS in the North West is urging people to reach out if they are struggling with their mental health this January. The period following Christmas and the New Year is recognised as a challenging time that can leave people feeling overwhelmed and anxious – but there are a number of things you can do […]

  Across the North West hospital admissions of people suffering serious flu symptoms are rising and with high levels of flu circulating within our communities, the NHS across the region are reminding eligible people it’s not too late to book flu vaccinations to protect vulnerable family, friends, and yourself, as soon as possible. Latest published […]

The North West’s senior health leader has urged the public to use services wisely as 111 phone services, GP practices and A&E departments see high numbers of people contacting them following the festive period. Dr Michael Gregory, the NHS England North West Regional Medical Director  recommends the public tries www.111.nhs.uk to get urgent health advice […]