THOUSANDS more women in the North West attended NHS breast screening last year leading to more cancers being diagnosed early in the region. New figures show that in 2024/25, 71.8% of eligible women in the region attended their routine breast screening appointment when invited by the NHS – the highest uptake in the past 10 […]

PEOPLE living with anxiety conditions in the North West are missing out on treatment that could help them recover, regain confidence and return to work, as the NHS launches a major new campaign to introduce people to life-changing mental health treatment. A new survey of 2,002 adults in England has found that nearly two in […]

Health leaders in the North West have issued advice on accessing NHS services, with a cold health alert in place from today for the start of February half-term school holidays. The yellow cold health alert – which is put in place when forecast weather may impact people’s health – has been issued by the UK […]

THOUSANDS of patients across the North West received planned treatment in 2025, as the NHS delivered more elective activity than any other year in its history. Statistics released today show that elective activity has helped cut the national waiting list to its lowest level since February 2023. This milestone has been achieved despite demand across […]

THIS Valentine’s Day, the NHS in the North West is encouraging people to show their heart some love by getting a simple blood pressure check — a quick step that can prevent serious illness and save lives. Almost half a million adults in the region are estimated to have undiagnosed high blood pressure, often with no […]

MORE than 3,000 people started NHS apprenticeships in the North West over the past year, helping to boost staffing levels and contributing to direct and indirect care to local communities. This week marks National Apprenticeship Week (9 to 15 February), and NHS England in the North West is encouraging people to consider an NHS apprenticeship […]

The NHS in the North West has welcomed the publication of the NHS Cancer Plan, saying it will present opportunities to expand on innovative work already happening across the region, such as the transformation of urgent and emergency care for cancer patients to reduce A&E attendances and hospitals admissions. This World Cancer Day (4 February), […]

Health leaders in the North West have issued advice on preventing the spread of norovirus following a spike of people in the region’s hospitals with the virus. Latest data shows that in the North West, an average of 164 patients a day were in hospital with the ‘winter vomiting bug’ in the week up to […]

PEOPLE across the North West who have experienced sexual assault or abuse are being urged to come forward for confidential support, as the NHS highlights the help available through its network of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs). SARCs provide a safe, private space for anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted, or abused — regardless […]

AT JUST 26 years old, Rachael Carey from Newton-le-Willows, received news that changed her life. Now 36, she is sharing her story for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (19–25 January 2026) to encourage more women to attend their cervical screening when invited. Working in a GP practice, Rachael was familiar with the importance of screening—but like […]