The future of NHS commissioning arrangements for Halton & Warrington CCG.
In November 2018, NHS England told clinical commissioning groups that they would be reducing CCG running costs (this the budget for the corporate overheads and administrative functions of the CCG) by 20% by 31st March…
View articleJSNA Cancer Update Consultation
Warrington has been conducting their Joint Strategic Needs Assessment covering a wide range of areas. in particular, a chapter on Cancer has been completed. The document aims to provide an overview of cancer epidemiology and…
View article“Excellent” Frailty Hub at Warrington Hospital
The Frailty Assessment Unit (FAU) is a ‘Warrington Together’ led partnership, aiming to redesign services for older people. The unit provides care closer to home where appropriate, reducing Accident and Emergency (A and E) attendances,…
View articleHealthwatch Warrington aims to give people louder voice on health and social care services
People are being given the chance to shape the future of health and social care services in the Warrington. We are seeking the general public’s views on our draft priorities this year, which are – Maternity…
View articleHave your say on how the NHS should change in Warrington
People keen to influence the future of the NHS in Warrington are being encouraged to make their views known in a series of events this month. Independent health and care champion Healthwatch Warrington is involved in…
View articleHealthwatch Warrington cancer survivor urges people to have their say about changes to the NHS
Healthcare in Warrington will only work if people get to have their say – urges Cancer survivor Clare Screeton. Cancer survivor and Healthwatch Warrington Engagement Lead Clare, 41, is encouraging others to speak out as…
View articleHealthwatch network reveals top priorities for 2019
GPs, dentists and other primary care services most common issue to be explored Needs of children andyoung people to feature strongly Mental health and socialcare appear in the top five for third year in a…
View articleHealthwatch Warrington appoints a new chair to its advisory board
Healthwatch Warrington has appointed Warrington resident Ruth Marie Dales as its new Chair of the Healthwatch Advisory Board. Ruth received her Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) Degree with Honours and registered as a Pharmacist in 2004…
View articlePeople’s real-life experiences of NHS and social care set out in new report to MPs
400,000 people – more than ever before – coming forward to share their views Their stories show hospitals, GPs and care services coping despite huge pressures But headline targets used in isolation hiding plight of…
View articleThere’s no time to delay – get the flu jab if you have a long term condition
People with a range of “long-term conditions” (LTCs) are being urged not to put off having the flu jab and get themselves protected. There are a wide range of LTCs, but they include heart disease,…
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