BRIDGE Forum Notes – October 2026

27 October 2026

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

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In this session:

• Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service outlined the free home fire safety checks, smoke alarm support, and fire prevention services available to vulnerable residents across Merseyside.
• Wirral University Teaching Hospital provided an update on the renewed Women’s Health Strategy, focusing on improving access, reducing inequalities, strengthening community-based care, and ensuring women’s voices shape healthcare services.
• Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust shared information about Diabetes Smart, a free education programme helping people with diabetes improve self-management, make lifestyle changes, and reduce the risk of complications.
• Wirral Council Public Health highlighted the Winter 2026/27 Seasonal Vaccination Campaign, encouraging partners to promote flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccination uptake across Wirral communities.
• Together All Are Able showcased their disability-led organisation, which provides advocacy, training, social activities, and support for people with disabilities and their carers.