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New SEND Local Offer website launched

A message from Wirral Council re SENDLO: We are delighted to share with you that today (18/9/23) we have launched the new and improved SEND Local Offer website. SENDLO, as it is called, has been co-produced by a big pool of stakeholders and benefited from having SEND Parents and Carers and our fabulous SEND young […]

Wirral University Teaching Hospital Maternity Services rated as good, with areas of outstanding practice, by the CQC

An update from Sir David Henshaw, Chair and Janelle Holmes, Chief Executive  Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust We are pleased to share the fantastic news that our Maternity Services at Arrowe Park and the Seacombe Birth Centre in Wallasey have been rated as good, with areas of outstanding practice, by the CQC – in reports out yesterday, […]

Statement on Lucy Letby Investigation

A statement from Healthwatch Wirral following the trial and conviction of Lucy Letby.

Our heartfelt thoughts and sincere sympathies are with the parents and families affected by the Lucy Letby case while she was working as a nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital. It is vital that lessons are learned so that something like this cannot happen again, so we welcome the Government’s announcement of an independent inquiry. 

IPC Digital Hub launches

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Service has launched the IPC Digital Hub. The hub is a one stop shop for all things infection prevention and control! The team has made it easier for key stakeholders across the system (general practice, early years and education, care settings and adult social care) to access a wealth […]

Marine Lake Health and Wellbeing Centre is open

Marine Lake Health and Wellbeing Centre in the heart of West Kirby is officially open to the public. The multi-million pound centre brings together community and primary care in one place, as well as access to specialist health and care services. It is a partnership project between Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust […]

Have Your Say on PlayZones in Wirral

Residents and community groups are being asked to Have Their Say on what kind of sports facilities they would like in their local areas, to help the council bid for funding. Through its Active Wirral leisure service, the council has the opportunity to apply for funding for PlayZones – high quality facilities for sports such […]