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Healthwatch Halton
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We are the independent champion for people using local health and social care services in Halton. Telephone: 0300 777 6543
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Five double decker buses of medicine?! That's how much you saved last winter in Cheshire and Merseyside!

We need your help to reduce it again this winter to save money, medicines and help people get the medicines they do need. #onlyorderwhatyouneed

www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/news/2025-11...
'Help us to keep saving NHS money and medicines. Thank you for only ordering what you need. cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/medicines-waste NHS.'
November 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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We’re Hiring!

Project Co-ordinator – Patient and Public Reference Group

Home-based with travel across Warrington & Halton
21 hrs/week– 12-month fixed term
£25,000 FTE / Pro Rata £14,189

❗Closing date: 19th November

healthwatchhalton.co.uk/work-us
We're hiring. Project Co-ordinator – Patient and Public Reference Group (PPRG) Home-based with travel across Warrington & Halton Part-time (21 hrs/week) – 12-month fixed term Apply now. Role: Project Co-ordinator – Patient and Public Reference Group (PPRG) https://www.healthwatchwarrington.co.uk/work-us. Healthwatch Halton. Healthwatch Warrington.' Warrington and Halton Hospitals. Bridgewater Community Healthcare Trust. NHS logos. Image of staff giving a presentation.
November 17, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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🌟Project Co-ordinator – Patient and Public Reference Group

Home-based with travel across Warrington and Halton

Part-time (21 hours/week) – 12-month fixed term (with potential for extension)

£25,000 FTE / Pro Rata £14,189

❗The deadline is Friday.

Apply at: www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/work-us
'Come in we're hiring. Engaging Communities Solutions. Healthwatch Halton. Healthwatch Warrington.'
November 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Defence Medical Welfare Service.

Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is an independent charity providing medical welfare to those who have, and continue to, serve on the frontline. Offering personalised, confidential support.

☎ 0800 999 3697
📱 referrals@dmws.org.uk
🔗 dmws.org.uk
'Independent and confidential support for the Armed Forces Community. DMWS. Defence Medical Welfare Service Supporting the frontline. Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) are here for serving personnel, reservists, veterans and their family members/carers through the stress and uncertainty of healthcare treatment. We know it can be hard to ask for help. That's why our support is: Confidential and discreet One to one and unlimited Tailored and personal to you Face to face or over the phone We can help you with: Healthcare concerns Stress and anxiety Feelings of loneliness/isolation Money or housing worries Drug or alcohol issues Family problems How to get in contact Email us: referrals@dmws.org.uk Phone us:0800 999 3697 Visit our website: www.dmws.org.uk COVENANTROYAL AIR FORCE MNWB Defence Medical Welfare Service St John and Red Cross Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) DMWS is a registered charity 1087210 (England & Wales) and SC045460 (Scotland).'
October 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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GP practices across England are now following a new national charter: You and Your General Practice (YYGP).

YYGP has been developed to help patients understand what to expect from their general practice and how they can get the best from their GP team.

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'You and Your General Practice Guidelines. Helping patients to get the best from General Practice. NHS.'
October 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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This year’s #BlackHistoryMonth theme Standing Firm in Power and Pride, calls us to recognise not only the struggles, but the resilience, resistance, and achievements that shape Black British life.

www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/news/2025-09...
'Black History Month 2025. Standing firm in power and pride. This October we unite under the powerful theme honoring generations of resilience, cultural strength and identity within the Black British community. Celebrate the past. embrace the present.'
October 6, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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We need your feedback on NHS and social care services. Take a few minutes to share your experience with us.

We make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care, but can only do this with your input.

👉https://healthwatchhalton.co.uk/have-your-say
'Sharing feedback leads to change, making care better for everyone. #ShareForBetterCare Healthwatch'
October 6, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Quit Smoking this #Stoptober? 🚭

The day you stop, your body starts clearing itself of nasty toxins and the repair process begins. ❤

Get free local support and advice from Halton Stop Smoking service;
📱HIT@halton.gov.uk 0300 029 0029
Self refer: halton.me/contact-the-...
'Stoptober Stopping starts today. Make it to 28 days smoke free and you're five times more likely to quit for good. NHS.'
September 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Jess's Rule launched to save lives.

Jess’s Rule is a primary care initiative to encourage GPs teams to rethink a diagnosis if a patient presents three times with the same symptoms or concerns.

www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/news/2025-09...
'Three times and we rethink Reflect Review Rethink'
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Help your NHS understand what’s working and what’s not when it comes to local services by sharing your feedback confidentially.

You can help improve care for you, your loved ones and your community. 💙

📢 Share your feedback today at: www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/have-your-say

#ShareforBetterCare
'Have you recently had a healthcare experience you'd like to share? We want to hear from YOU! Healthwatch.'
September 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Could you help save a life?

Zero Suicide Alliance training aims to support suicide awareness and shares ideas for how you can approach a potentially life-saving conversation.

Take the short, free, online training: zerosuicidealliance.com/suicide-awar...

#SuicideAwareness #WSPD2025
'Zero Suicide Alliance Because ONE life lost is ONE too many. Open up. Save a life. Take the training.'
September 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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This #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth charity @eveappeal found that nearly 3 in 4 people would be willing to take up genetic testing if they were eligible, but there is wide-spread misunderstanding of what cancers may be hereditary. Find out more on their blog: bit.ly/4g62QiH
Infographic from The Eve Appeal for #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth. The text reads: “Nearly 3 in 4 people would be willing to take up genetic testing if they were eligible, but widespread misunderstanding was found around what cancers are hereditary.” The Eve Appeal logo is in the bottom left corner, and a large red abstract shape decorates the right side.
September 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Pregnant women can now make a simple self-referral to maternity care.

Women across England can now self-refer online to get their first midwife appointments quicker and easier by completing a simple online form.

Learn more at: tinyurl.com/yc67rbef
Pregnant woman uses tablet device at home.
August 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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📢What to make sure your voice is still heard?

Protect your right to feed back independently. Sign local Healthwatch national petition calling on the government to protect the independence of local voices in health and care.

👉 tinyurl.com/4x542euy
#ProtectIndependentVoice #YourVoiceMatters
'Petitions UK Government and Parliament.'
August 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Learn CPR in just 15 minutes.

Many of us will witness a cardiac arrest in our lifetime. Be ready for that day with RevivR, the fast, free and easy-to-use online tool.

RevivR ensures you’re ready if a loved one has a cardiac arrest. 🔗https://revivr.bhf.org.uk/
'British Heart Foundation. 1. Click to start RevivR training 2. Learn lifesaving CPR in 15 mins. 3. Use a cushion to practise. 4. Get your certificate.'
August 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Refugees and people seeking asylum are entitled to NHS care.
Some types of healthcare are free to everyone, and you can access them regardless of your immigration status.

Find advice, information and support services on NHS care: tinyurl.com/3ws85mt5
#RefugeesWelcome
'What are my rights when it comes to healthcare in the UK? Refugees and people seeking asylum are entitled to NHS care. It becomes more complicated if your application for asylum has been refused. Some types of healthcare are free to everyone, and you can access them regardless of your immigration status. Healthwatch.'
July 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Your feedback has the power to help improve services.

We want to learn about your experiences of NHS and social care. Make your voice heard, and #ShareForBetterCare

👉 Please share your experiences today at healthwatchhalton.co.uk/have-your-say
'Every story shared with us matters. your feedback can lead to change and help make care better for everyone. Healthwatch.' Graphic of five stars in a speech bubble.
July 21, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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📣 Our Annual Report 2024–25 is now published!

🗨1,838 people shared their experiences

🔹GP access rose across the region
🔹More support for people facing digital barriers

Read the full report: tinyurl.com/42csmya2

#HealthwatchHalton #YourVoiceMatter
'Healthwatch. Annual Report 2024-2025 Unlocking the power of people-driven care. Healthwatch Halton.' Images of Healthwatch Halton staff in speech marks smiling with information leaflets.
July 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Are you looking for health advice or information?

View our advice and information pages at: www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/advice-and-i...

A-Z directory for information on useful organisations and services at: www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/advice-and-i...
'Help, support, guidance.' Signpost and graphics of people.
June 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is being here to support everyone in our community. 🧡

“Community as a Superpower,” celebrating the incredible everyday. Kindness multiplied to become an unstoppable force!

www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/news/2025-06...
'this #RefugeeeWeek #OurSuperPower is... refugee Week 2025 Community a Superpower.'
June 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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A big thank you goes out to all of our brilliant volunteers! 👏✨

Our volunteers give up their time to support us in many ways, including:
🔹Enter and View visits
🔸Outreach sessions
🔹Promoting our work
🔸Attending meetings
🔹Office support

Volunteers are amazing! 🌟
#VolunteersWeek
'Volunteers Week 2nd-8th June 2025 #VolunteersWeek' Star graphics.
June 3, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek celebrates community, together for good mental health. We all need community - what's yours? #ThisIsMyCommunity

www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/news/2025-05...
'Together for good mental health. Join us for Mental Health Awareness Week. 12-18 May 2025. Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental Health Foundation. #ThisIsMyCommunity.' An open door graphic.
May 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust would like to hear your experiences of cancer care at their trust.

Your feedback will help shape future care for patients.

👉 Scan the QR code or visit: tinyurl.com/2nbcmedr to take part.

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'Your Local Cancer Patient Experience Survey We really value your feedback and are interested to hear about your experience of cancer care and treatment received. Your feedback will prove invaluable in shaping the future care of our patients by scanning the QR code below and filling in our short online survey. Your answers will remain anonymous. Scan here: QR code Co-produced with: Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Voices Cancer Alliance. NHS Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust. '
May 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Take part in the Local Cancer Patient Experience Survey.
@mwlnhs.bsky.social would like to hear your experiences of cancer care at their trust.

Your feedback will help shape future care for patients.

Scan the QR code or visit: tinyurl.com/2nbcmedr
'Your Local Cancer Patient Experience Survey We really value your feedback and are interested to hear about your experience of cancer care and treatment received. Your feedback will prove invaluable in shaping the future care of our patients by scanning the QR code below and filling in our short online survey. Your answers will remain anonymous. Scan here: QR code Co-produced with: Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Voices Cancer Alliance. NHS Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust. '
April 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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If you are being treated for cancer during April, May, June 2025, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey later in the year. If invited, have your say in the #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey 📢 www.ncpes.co.uk @NHSEngland
A promotional poster for the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey by the NHS. It shows two older men sitting at a table, one using a laptop while the other looks on and speaks. Both are wearing blue tops. Text on the image reads: “National Cancer Patient Experience Survey” with the NHS logo, followed by “Take part and help improve cancer services.” At the bottom, it says, “For more information, visit www.ncpes.co.uk.”
April 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM