BRIDGE Forum Notes – January 2026

21 January 2026

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Read the January BRIDGE Forum summary from Healthwatch Wirral, featuring insights from health, care, and community representatives working together to strengthen local services.

  • The Oliver King Foundation shared their work to prevent young cardiac deaths through defibrillator installation, CPR training, awareness‑raising, and early heart screening.
  • Wirral University Teaching Hospital updated attendees on Arrowe Park Hospital, detailing progress on rebuilding work, ongoing pressures in the Emergency Department, and the actions in place to manage rising demand.
  • Neston Community Youth Centre (NCYC) outlined the Hospital Discharge Support Service, which helps older patients return home safely through practical and wellbeing support to reduce delayed discharges and readmissions.
  • Reverse Northwest CIC highlighted their providing safety, advocacy, and long‑term support for survivors of domestic abuse while promoting community education and systemic change.

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