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St Helens Mind - Men's Mental Health Project
The goal of this project is to provide a structured, supportive environment where men can learn coping strategies, improve emotional awareness, and develop a strong support network.
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North West Coast Clinical Network Launches Groundbreaking Multilingual Heart Health Videos to Address Health Inequalities
The North West Coast Clinical Network are excited to launch a pioneering series of FREE cardiac health information videos that transforms how heart patients obtain vital guidance, with a particular focus on addressing longstanding health inequalities in…
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Public Urged To Use NHS 111 Ahead Of Doctor Strikes
People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors).
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What Do You Think Of The Live Well Directory
Live Well helps residents and professionals find local health, wellbeing, care, and community services and other information. They are conducting this survey to better understand how the directory is currently being used, how well it meets your needs,…
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Measles is on the increase in Cheshire & Merseyside
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily. It can cause serious illness in some people and, in rare cases, can spread to the lungs or the brain. Babies and pregnant women are at increased risk of harm. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to…
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St Helens Mind Launch New Male Mental Health Programme
St Helens Mind have received some funding to create a Men's Suicide Prevention group aimed at 18-30 year old men.
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New Crisis Café to Host Community Open Evening in St Helens
A new wellbeing initiative, Crisis Café 110, is inviting local residents to its upcoming open evening on Friday, 10th October from 4pm to 6pm.
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Over the Rainbow
Over the Rainbow is a social support group for young people aged 13-19 years (up to 25 if you have additional needs) who identify as Lesbian, Gay,…
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Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE)
We are looking for volunteers to help us assess our inpatient hospital sites.
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Latest reports and publication
GP Access Survey - The views of St Helens Residents - June 2025
A total of 488 residents in St Helens participated in the survey. The survey revealed both challenges and successes in how GP services are provided, shedding light on real-life challenges with phone queues, online booking systems, and the 8am appointment scramble.
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board commissioned the nine Healthwatch organisations to assess how recent changes to GP services are functioning in practice—and to ensure public feedback plays a key role in shaping future improvements.
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board commissioned the nine Healthwatch organisations to assess how recent changes to GP services are functioning in practice—and to ensure public feedback plays a key role in shaping future improvements.
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The views of Cheshire and Merseyside Residents on GP Access - June 2025
A new report has been published from 9 local Healthwatch across Cheshire and Merseyside from 6,944 people in how their GP services are provided.
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