Since late 2022, the HomeFirst service run by WCHC has supported over 1000 discharges (both enhanced and therapy), providing better assessments and care options for our population, leading to a significant increase in sustainable discharges from hospital. Performance metrics have improved particularly in relation to discharges and ‘No Criteria to Reside’ (NCTR) through partnerships and […]
14 December 2023
The Two Hour Urgent Community Response Service (2hr UCR) ensures people receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place. In October, the team responded to 228 calls in under two hours with 90.1% compliance against the national target of 70%. The multi-skilled team respond to urgent referrals, completing assessments and delivering […]
13 December 2023
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has successfully retained the Sexual Health Wirral contract. Following a robust tender process led by Wirral Council, the Trust has been awarded a five-year contract to continue delivering local sexual health services and is proud to be working in partnership with Liverpool University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation […]
11 December 2023
North West Ambulance Charity is encouraging you and your loved ones to help them light up the sky by donating to their ‘Winter Star Appeal’ this festive season. They would like to encourage you and your family and friends to visit the online donation page and dedicate a star. A personal message can be posted, […]
06 December 2023
The North West Maternal Medicine Network (NW MMN) newsletter has been designed to communicate with women/birthing people, families, and clinicians engaged in maternal medicine services in the North West. The North West Maternal Medicine Network is one of fourteen networks established in England. This initiative aims to ensure that women/birthing people with medical conditions have […]
24 November 2023
This consultation asks questions on proposed action to protect future generations from the harms of smoking, by creating the first smokefree generation. It also asks about proposals to crack down on youth vaping and ensure the law is enforced. The proposed actions are outlined in more detail in Stopping the start: our new plan to create […]
23 November 2023
