WITH MORE THAN an estimated half a million adults in the region living with undiagnosed high blood pressure, this Know Your Numbers week (8 – 14 September), Dr Paula Cowan, Regional Medical Director for Primary Care at NHS England in the North West is urging anyone over the age of 40 to get a free […]

Martha’s rule is now available in every acute hospital in England following a successful pilot across the country and in numerous North West hospitals, as new data shows hundreds of patients have benefitted from potentially lifesaving changes to their care thanks to its rollout. Between September 2024 and June 2025, there were 4,906 calls made […]

MILLIONS of children and adults across the North West will be offered vaccinations to fight off winter illnesses including flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this winter as the NHS sets out plans for protection ahead of winter. From 1 September, pregnant women and all children aged two to 16 are eligible for the flu […]

New data, published by the NHS shows that more than 1.14 million tests and scans have been delivered in North West Community Diagnostics Centres over the past 12 months. The figures come as the Department of Health and Social care announced today that there are now 100 CDCs open in the evenings and weekends, providing […]

AS a heatwave continues across the country and within the North West, the region is being reminded to use NHS111 online as their first point of contact for non-emergency medical advice over the summer bank holiday (Saturday 23 August to Monday 25 August). Health services across the North West will be under pressure and A&E departments and […]

From respiratory assessments in local Wetherspoons to virtual wards that deliver hospital-quality care in patients’ homes, NHS teams and partners in the North West are leading the transformation of healthcare delivery to deliver care closer to communities as part of the 10 Year Plan for Health. The 10 Year Plan, which was published by the […]

THE NHS in the North West is calling on anyone not sure of their career path after A Level results day to consider a career in the NHS by becoming a mental health or learning disability nurse. Exam results for A Levels, T Levels and BTEC courses are being announced today (Thursday 14 August) and […]

The North West’s lead doctor has shared his tips for staying well in hot weather after a yellow heat health alert was issued for the North West. The warning from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is in place from 9am today (Tuesday 12 August) until 6pm tomorrow (13 August), with high temperatures forecast to […]

THE North West’s Chief Pharmacist is advising members of the public to order any necessary repeat prescriptions ahead of the summer bank holiday weekend (Saturday 23 August – Monday 25 August 2025), to avoid running out of essential medication. Karen O’Brien MBE, Regional Chief Pharmacist for NHS England in the North West, recommends any repeat prescriptions […]

More than 1,058,500 people across the North West have now been supported by community pharmacies under the Pharmacy First service since January 2024 – helping patients manage minor illnesses and access medicines without needing to see a GP or another prescriber (such as out of hours or walk-in centre). The latest available data, covering the […]