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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. 

25 August 2023

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 […]

25 August 2023

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 […]

22 August 2023

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 […]

16 August 2023

August Kooth & Qwell Newsletter for local services in Merseyside

Kooth.com and Qwell.io offer digital mental health support for young people and adults in Wirral. Read their August newsletter.

11 August 2023

Receiving Child Disability Living Allowance (DLA) can be the gateway to more help and financial support

This is an article from the Citizens Advice Wirral Cost-of-living newsletter

09 August 2023