High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases the risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it.
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members plan to join strike action from 8pm this Sunday (April 30th) until midnight on Bank Holiday Monday (May 1st)….
With Eurovision fever about to take over the city of Liverpool, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside are keen to remind local residents and visitors about where to get health care and advice should they need it….
With one in ten children not up to date with their vaccinations and at risk of becoming seriously unwell, this World Immunisation Week (24-30th April) the NHS is encouraging people to make sure they are up to date with their routine vaccinations at all life stages.
Planned industrial action is set to span the early May 2023 bank holiday…
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has built a Health App Library where you can find apps to help you manage your health….
At 3pm on Sunday 23rd April there will be a test of the Government’s new, national Emergency Alerts system set up to warn people across the UK if there’s a danger to life nearby.
The local NHS is advising people how to use NHS services appropriately to enjoy the Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse this week.
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced a 96-hour walkout of junior doctors from 7am on Tuesday, April 11th until 7am on Saturday, April 15th.
Around 215,000 people in Cheshire and Merseyside will be eligible for a spring covid jab including over 75s, those with a weakened immune system and care home residents.
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The NHS is urging members of the public to use services appropriately ahead of planned 72-hour industrial action by junior doctors.
The public is being urged to continue to access care if they need it despite planned industrial action.
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The NHS is urging those yet to get a Covid booster to book one of the thousands of appointments still available before the offer ends this week.
The public is being urged to continue to access care if they need it despite planned industrial action.
The NHS is urging people to grab a ‘Jabuary’ boost to protect themselves from COVID-19 and flu.
Picton Primary Care Network are hosting a free Women’s Health Event for local residents, providing advice and information on menopause, pregnancy, healthy living, mental wellbeing, cancer advice and more.
The region’s ambulance service is urging people only call 999 for life-threatening emergencies on days of strike action.
Public urged to continue to access care if they need it despite planned industrial action.
Help is available if you are struggling to pay your bills or keep your home warm.
The region’s ambulance service is urging people only call 999 for life-threatening emergencies on days of strike action.
The NHS is urging parents of secondary school-aged children to take up the school flu vaccine offer, amid rising cases.
Public urged to continue to access care if they need it despite planned industrial action.
The local NHS is reminding people not to forget about their health during their Christmas preparations.
Liverpool is a city with a great community spirit and lots going on, with plenty of opportunities to make new friends and feel connected to people.
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria that can cause a number of infections, some mild and some
more serious.
The local NHS in Liverpool is urging people to do whatever they can to help themselves stay well and avoid unnecessary illnesses this December.
