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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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Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to. -
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Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it. -
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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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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As part of the priorities for 2021/2022 a Carers theme was chosen by the public as an important issue for Warrington. Healthwatch Warrington arranged an event, to encourage feedback from Carers on how they dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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Healthwatch Warrington have undertaken a project looking at the delivery of oral health support in care homes. This was highlighted as a concern for us because the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has identified the oral hygiene of care home residents, both older people and those with a learning disability, to be an issue across the country.
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Annual Report -
Healthwatch Warrington is pleased to publish its Annual Report for 2020-2021 -
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Healthwatch Warrington is pleased to publish its Annual Report for 2019-2020 -
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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