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Children’s flu vaccination programme gets underway in Cheshire and Merseyside

The annual NHS flu vaccination programme for children aged 2-3, school age children and children over 6 months with certain health conditions is underway in Cheshire and Merseyside....

29 Sep 2023
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NHS flu and covid vaccine programmes brought forward due to risk of new covid variant

Eligible people in Cheshire and Merseyside will now be offered a covid vaccine from 11 September, in line with the latest expert guidance on the new covid variant....

29 Sep 2023
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Freedom to Speak Up Guardian

Southport and Formby Primary Care Network and member practices follow the guidance given by the National Guardians Office.

27 Sep 2023
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New interpreter service launched for deaf patients

The NHS in Liverpool, Knowsley and Sefton have been working together to improve interpreter services for D/deaf patients.

16 Aug 2023
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HRT pre-payment certificate – launches 1 April

On 1 April 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will introduce a new Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) to reduce the cost of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for patients. Th…

4 Apr 2023
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Macmillan centre invites people to their next health and wellbeing event and to join them for parkrun

Southport Macmillan Centre is inviting those affected by cancer to its next Health and Wellbeing event and are encouraging people to join in on the monthly 5k parkrun with the team.

14 Mar 2023
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Groundbreaking trans health service making a difference to lives in Sefton

A dedicated trans health service is providing medical support and guidance for residents across Sefton.

14 Mar 2023
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Macmillan Cancer Support Wellbeing Event - Thursday 13th April 2023

Please click on the link below for more information: Macmillan Cancer Support Flyer

24 Feb 2023
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'Care at the Chemist' service offers healthcare help in Sefton

Sefton’s ‘Care at the Chemist’ scheme offers convenient healthcare advice and medicines for a wide range of illnesses and conditions and is available at 31 pharmacies in the borough.

1 Dec 2022
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Reliable health apps for people in Sefton

People in Sefton can now help themselves to live healthier, happier lives using accredited health applications included on sefton.orcha.co.uk.

2 Aug 2022
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For anyone struggling to cope and in crisis - free resource available called Shout

Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Shout…

22 Sep 2021
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Norwood has been awarded the RCGP Cheshire & Mersey Faculty Annual Awards 2019 - Primary Care ECO Award

Here at Norwood surgery we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We have made small everyday changes that we hope will make a big impact. ·         recycling paper, cardboard, batteries and…

22 Sep 2021
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Dr Unwin's work with Diabetes and the Low Carb Diet published in three new books.

We are pleased and proud to inform you that Dr Unwin has had work with his Diabetes and the Low Carb Diet published in three new books. Diabetes/Low Carb Information as Recommended by Dr Unwin Go to h…

22 Sep 2021
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Dr David Unwin - National Innovator of the Year 2016!

Dr David Unwin - National Innovator of the Year 2016! As winner of the North West NHS Innovator of the year, Dr Unwin was automatically entered into the National Finals 2016. We are thrilled and very…

22 Sep 2021
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