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Tell us what you think about Medequip

Do you or someone you know in Wirral use the Medequip service? We’d love to hear what you think. Survey link: https://www.healthwatchwirral.co.uk/medequip-survey Healthwatch Wirral help to make health and social care work better for everyone based on what you tell us. Healthwatch is independent and the way we work is designed to give you a […]

03 September 2024

NHS urges public to come forward for care during GP collective action

Original article by Cheshire and Merseyside at: https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/posts/nhs-urges-public-to-come-forward-for-care-during-gp-collective-action/ The NHS is asking the public to still come forward as usual for care during collective action by GP services which starts today (Thursday, 1 August). GP services across England will begin collective action on Thursday, 1 August for an indefinite period of time and, while there […]

12 August 2024

Healthwatch Wirral Survey – ADHD/ASC Diagnosis-Referral

Over the last few years there has been a significant increase in referrals for assessments relating to Neurodiversity which has impacted on waiting times and access to services. Healthwatch have been listening to you and recognise the impact this has on people’s lives. We have produced a small snapshot this year on ADHD and PTSD. We […]

20 May 2024

North West Coast Clinical Network for Perinatal Mental Health Updates

Please see below for recent updates, information and resources relating to Perinatal Mental Health. Perinatal Mental Health Leaflets from the RCPsych These leaflets are co-produced by patients, carers, psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals, and cover a wide range of perinatal mental health issues including: Find out more and order leaflets: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/order-mental-health-resources Multilingual Perinatal Mental Health awareness-raising […]

10 May 2024

Volunteer Open Day at Community Intermediate Care Centre (CICC) – Thursday 25 April

Volunteers play a big part at our Trust, supporting both front-line clinical and corporate services. Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust have many volunteers who generously give their time to help support staff and the people they care for. Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust are looking for volunteers who would […]

17 April 2024

ourPlace – Wirral’s new sexual health service for young people from April

ourPlace (part of Sexual Health Wirral), is Wirral’s new sexual health service for young people aged 19 and under. The service is free, confidential and non-judgemental. The friendly team provide advice, support and treatment in a discreet and young person friendly clinic area. Services and support: From Tuesday 2nd April, ourPlace will be open for walk-in and […]

10 April 2024