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Protect yourself & your loved ones against flu
- Every flu season is different and can cause severe complications in certain groups of people.
- One of the most common complications of flu is bronchitis, a chest infection that can become serious and develop into pneumonia.
- The flu vaccination is free if you: Are aged 65+ years Have children aged 2-3 years (nasal spray through GP) Have children in reception or school years 1, 2 3 or 4 (nasal spray offered in school) Are pregnant Have a long term health condition Are caring for someone
- Don’t delay; ask your GP or pharmacist about your free vaccination today!
If you:
• Are aged 65+ years
• Have children aged 2-3 years
• Have children in reception or school years 1, 2 3 or 4*
• Are pregnant
• Have a long term health condition
• Are caring for someone
Don’t delay; ask your GP or pharmacist about your FREE flu vaccine today.
*Children in reception and school years 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be offered the flu vaccination at school
STHK Every Experience Matters Survey
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If you would like to share your experiences or provide feedback on NHS services you can do so in a variety of ways: Fill in the patient experience form available by visiting www.sthelensccg.nhs.uk Contact the team on 01744 627596 Attend a Governing Body Meeting Have your story filmed and shared...
Check NHS Cancer, A&E and Operations Targets In Your Area
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Parents urged to vaccinate their children against flu this winter
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Most people still getting good care – but health and care system is ‘straining at the seams’, making future quality precarious
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Dental Procurements
NHS England has issued 2 letters regarding Primary Oral Care Surgery Services and Sedation Services for Anxious Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside. These have been attached for your information.
NHS Mental Health Ebulletin
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Patient Experience Story – Cancer Refresh Strategy
NHS St Helens CCG is looking to refresh its Cancer Strategy and would like to ask service users to complete a short survey to capture an experience of their journey on the cancer pathway to identify barriers faced and gaps in the service as well as those experiences of carers when caring for...
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Survey Launch: Domestic abuse strategy development
Have Your Say! SafeLives is a national domestic abuse charity, and they are helping St Helens Council to find out more about the experiences of people in the area. If you have ever been worried about being abusive in your relationship, or maybe you have been in the past, they want to hear from you...
CQC Publishes Findings From Programme Of Comprehensive Inspections Of GP Practices
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. They are responsible for monitoring and inspecting services to ensure they are providing care that is safe, effective, caring, responsive to people’s needs and well-led. This includes all NHS...
Notice of Closure
As a result of consolidation the following pharmacy will no longer provide pharmaceutical services: Appliant: L Rowland & Co (Retail) Ltd Trading Name: Rowlands Pharmacy Address of the premises at which pharmaceutical services are no longer to be provided: 2 Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath, St...
ADDvanced Solutions Community Network
ADDvanced Solutions Community Network is a Community Interest Company, not for profit social enterprise established out of need in October 2012 with the participation and consultation of families living with Neurodevelopment conditions. They aim to provide community based, open access, pre, during...
Free blood pressure testing for local residents as part of Know Your Numbers! Week
St Helens Council is urging local residents to get their blood pressure checked for FREE as part of Know Your Numbers! Week – the UK’s biggest free blood pressure testing event held at ‘pressure stations’ around the borough from 18-24 September 2017. Shockingly, there are over 50,000 people in St...
Community Pharmacy - Notice of Closure
As a result of a consolidation the following pharmacy will no longer provide pharmaceutical services: Applicant: Fairbreak Ltd Trading Name: Brain H Donlan ODS Code: FCL78 Address of the Premises at which pharmaceutical services are no longer to be provided: 278 Church Road, Haydock, WA11 0LF...
Paediatric therapies review – have your say
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St Helens health stars set to be celebrated at local awards
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Paediatric Therapies Review – Have Your Say
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End Of Life Care
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World Suicide Prevention Day - Sunday 10th September 2017
What is World Suicide Prevention day? World Suicide Prevention Day is held each year on the 10 th of September. It's an annual awareness raising event organized by International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) . This year's theme is about taking a...
New Miscarriage Support Group
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Helena’s Domestic Violence Team - Break Free Programme
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Latest Newsletter from Healthwatch News - Five Steps To Choosing a Good Care Home
Choosing the best care home can be a difficult decision. Share these top tips to help people make the right choice. This advice comes from the NHS and other organisations. http://mailchi.mp/healthwatch/healthwatch-network-news-18-may-1514273?e=01b5ee002a
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