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Advice and Information -
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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Warrington Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) are in the process of developing a new Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA). This is a statutory responsibility as set out under the NHS (Pharmaceutical Services and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013. -
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The Government has published a report that there are national supply issues affecting medications for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). There are a combination of reasons why this is happening, including: increase in demand, manufacturing issues, change in suppliers, change in what manufactures are making certain products. It is unclear when these issues will be resolved. -
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Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to plan ahead for the May bank holiday weekend (Saturday 4 May – Monday 6 May) by ordering any repeat prescriptions they might need early. -
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The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
Advice and Information -
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps. -
Annual Report -
Healthwatch Warrington is pleased to publish its Annual Report for 2021-2022 reflecting on a year that saw local people have their say around health and social care, focusing on dentistry, carers, and Children & Young Peoples’ mental health. -
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The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating. -
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Healthwatch Warrington is pleased to publish its Annual Report for 2021-2022 reflecting on a year that saw local people have their say around health and social care, focusing on dentistry, carers, and Children & Young Peoples’ mental health.
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Report -
With the global pandemic taking the world from normality to lockdown, we wanted to use this time to assess how changes to society and lockdown had impacted residents of Warrington in regards to their wellbeing and how they access health & social care services.
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Healtwatch Warrington were approached by The CCG to gain feedback on the experiences of Warrington residents accessing the Mass Vaccination sites in Warrington. -
Annual Report -
Healthwatch Warrington is pleased to publish its Annual Report for 2020-2021 -
Annual Report -
Healthwatch Warrington is pleased to publish its Annual Report for 2019-2020 -
Annual Report -
Healthwatch Warrington is pleased to publish its Annual Report for 2018-2019 -
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Healthwatch Warrington is pleased to publish its Annual Report for 2017-2018 -
Enter and View Report -
Healthwatch have a legal power to visit health and social care services and see them in action. This power to Enter and View services offers a way for Healthwatch Warrington to meet some of their statutory functions and allows them to identify what is working well with services and where they could be improved. -
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Healthwatch Warrington in Collaboration with Warrington Disability Parnerships Long Covid Support team held a Coffee morning at the Gateway to feedback on accessing services and their experiences with Long Covid in Warrington. -
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COVID-19 Spring vaccinations are due to end by 30 June 2023. You can still get yours.
Read on to see if you are eligible -
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We received substantial feedback from Warrington residents regarding the ongoing symptoms of Long Covid. This included people saying that they were dismayed at the lack of support that was in place. -
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People at increased risk from COVID-19 in Cheshire and Merseyside are being encouraged to book in for their spring vaccine as the NHS National Booking System opens.