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Community Pharmacy appointment pilot launched

13 Aug 2019

Newton and Haydock patients to benefit from Community Pharmacy appointment pilot

Think - do you need to be at A&E?

07 Aug 2019

If you don't have a life threatening illness or injury, please use the St Helens Urgent Treatment Centre which currently has a waiting time of 2 and a half hours.

New national patient safety strategy for the NHS

19 Jul 2019

NHS England and NHS Improvement have published the first ever national patient safety strategy to support NHS staff and organisations to ensure wherever NHS care is delivered, it is provided in the safest possible way.

Sarah's blog

16 Jul 2019

Prof Sarah O'Brien, Accountable Officer for the CCG and Strategic Director of People's Services, posts her latest blog.

Have your say on our ‘Care at the Chemist' scheme

15 Jul 2019

St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group wants to hear the views of the public as it reviews the future of its ‘Care at the Chemist’ scheme.

CCG receives ‘good’ rating from NHS England

12 Jul 2019

The CCG has received its annual assurance rating from NHS England as part of the Improvement and Assessment Framework (IAF) and is rated 'good' for 2018/19.

Biggest reform to GPs in a generation will bring new services for St Helens' patients

01 Jul 2019

The biggest transformation to the way family doctors work in more than a generation is launched today (Monday 1 July).

Summer water safety

28 Jun 2019

Drowning accidents are especially high in the summer months and over the last few years, we have heard of too many tragedies that could have been avoided.

Sarah's blog

18 Jun 2019

Read the latest blog from Prof Sarah O'Brien, Clinical Accountable Officer at the CCG and Strategic Director of People's Services at St Helens Council - and hear about how St Helens is praised for its integration work, a 'good' rating for the organisation and celebrating a year of working together.

St Helens partners with North West Ambulance Service to raise awareness of essential health services

13 Jun 2019

St Helens CCG has partnered with North West Ambulance Service to raise awareness of health services and wellbeing information in the borough for people using its Patient Transport Service.

St Helens leaders make Time to Change pledge on mental health

07 Jun 2019

St Helens CCG along with St Helens Council has pledged its support to creating a workplace where staff’s mental wellbeing is a key priority

Let's Do It Together campaign

23 May 2019

Help our doctors and nurses - your actions could make all the difference to those who really need their care.

Butterfly Model Accreditation for Kershaw Day Support Centre

01 Apr 2019

The Kershaw Day Support Centre in Newton Le Willows has been awarded the prestigious Butterfly Model Accreditation by Dementia Care Matters—the only day support centre in the country to receive the accolade.

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospital NHS Trust - CQC outstanding rating

20 Mar 2019

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been rated outstanding making it the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside to achieve the highest possible rating in a CQC inspection.

Working to transform cancer care in Halton, Knowsley, St Helens and Warrington.

18 Mar 2019

NSPCC works with St Helens to launch new guidance on responding to harmful sexual behaviour

13 Mar 2019

St Helens Safeguarding Children's Partnership Board plays a key role in production of national resources for health professionals who work with children and young people.

St Helens Supports Cervical Screening Campaign as take up is at its lowest in six years

05 Mar 2019

Health leaders in St Helens are supporting the first cervical screening advertising campaign in England, as the number of women having checks nationally has hit a 20-year low.

What is the St Helens Shared Care Record?

05 Mar 2019

The St Helens Shared Care Record is a new confidential computer record that will allow health and social care professionals directly involved in your care to access the most up to date information about you. Now live in GP practices in St Helens from today.

NHS St Helens CCG Supports 'Time to Talk Day'

05 Mar 2019

With one in four people affected by mental health problems, NHS St Helens CCG are encouraging people to make 7th February the #timetotalk about mental health

NHS England Launches Long Term Plan

07 Jan 2019

The NHS long term plan, published today, will save almost half a million more lives with practical action on major killer conditions and investment in world class, cutting edge treatments including genomic tests for every child with cancer.

Not sure if it’s an emergency? Call NHS 111 or go online for fast medical advice

21 Dec 2018

Feeling poorly but not sure if it’s an emergency? NHS 111 is here to help

Don’t forget your prescriptions this Christmas season

14 Dec 2018

With Christmas on the horizon there’s a lot to think about.

Urgent Treatment Centre new name for St Helens Walk-in

13 Dec 2018

The walk-in centre in St Helens has been renamed in an effort to make things simpler for people living in the area.

Help our doctors and nurses - your actions could make all the difference to those who really need their care

30 Nov 2018

Every day of the year, the NHS is faced with challenges.

MSK Patients to Benefit from Challenge Fund grant success

27 Nov 2018

People with MSK (Musculoskeletal) conditions in St Helens are set to benefit from digital support to manage their conditions at work thanks to an innovative 12 month project developed by North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust with the support of St Helens CCG and Manchester Metropolitan University.

GP Extended Access Service now underway in St Helens

27 Nov 2018

Thousands of patients are about to benefit from a scheme which is providing increased access to GP services in St Helens.

Give the gift of blood this Christmas

27 Nov 2018

Residents in St Helens rose to the occasion find out their blood type and become a donor thanks to the ‘know your type’ campaign run by NHS Blood and Transplant in partnership with NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group and St Helens Council with 50 people being tested and signing up to be donors.

Thousands of people across Cheshire and Merseyside join NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme

27 Nov 2018

It’s World Diabetes Day on 14 November and to mark the occasion health and care organisations across Cheshire and Merseyside are celebrating the success of a flagship NHS diabetes prevention programme which is helping prevent Type 2 diabetes, with over 8,000 people being referred to the programme.

St Helens Cares sets sights on a second national award

14 Nov 2018

St Helens Council has been shortlisted for one of the UK’s most prestigious awards open to local government, for its innovative work on the integration of health and social care services.

Take Care, Not Antibiotics

12 Nov 2018

This week (12th to 18th November) is World Antibiotic Awareness Week and NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group along with St Helens Council is reminding members of the public about the appropriate use of antibiotics.

Are you winter ready?

12 Nov 2018

This Self-Care awareness week (12th to 18th November) NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group along with St Helens Council are encouraging people in St Helens to get prepared for winter.

Veterans: priority NHS treatment

12 Nov 2018

A veteran is someone who has served in the armed forces for at least 1 day. There are around 2.6 million veterans in the UK. When servicemen and women leave the armed forces, their healthcare is the responsibility of the NHS.

Come and Talk to Us About Health and Social Care in St Helens

12 Nov 2018

NHS St Helens CCG and St Helens Council are running a series of ‘Talkfest’ community engagement events in St Helens to encourage residents and groups to come and find out how health and social care is changing in the borough, what it will mean for them and how to get involved.

Local health chiefs support campaign for the correct use of antibiotics

23 Oct 2018

St Helens Council and NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are backing a national campaign to reduce inappropriate prescriptions for antibiotics.

Council’s Christmas gift appeal, 2018

23 Oct 2018

St Helens Council’s People’s Service department is calling on kind-hearted residents to help make a disadvantaged child’s Christmas special by donating to its gift appeal.

Five reasons to protect your toddler from Flu

23 Oct 2018

Children aged 2 and 3 are being encouraged to be ‘Flu Superheroes’ this winter and ‘fight those Flu Monsters away’ by having a FREE nasal spray to protect them against flu.

Every NHS hospital in England to cut sugary drink sales

09 Oct 2018

Every NHS hospital has agreed to cut sales of sugary drinks on their premises as part of NHS England action to curb rising levels of obesity.

Give it your Best Shot! Protect yourself and your loved ones against flu this year

09 Oct 2018

As winter approaches, it’s time for those at greatest risk from flu to protect themselves and their loved ones.

St Helens supports Stoptober - Take part in the 28-day stop smoking challenge

01 Oct 2018

Are you thinking of quitting smoking? Research has shown that if you manage to quit for 28 days, you're 5 times more likely to quit for good.

NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will raise money for Jeans for Genes day on Friday 21st September

01 Oct 2018

Staff at NHS St Helens CCG will be wearing their jeans on Jeans for Genes Day 2018 which takes place on Friday 21 September.

BMJ campaign St Helens

01 Oct 2018

St Helens bucks national picture with cancer waiting times among best in region and services rated as ‘Good’

01 Oct 2018

In St Helens during 2017/18 1,560 people were admitted to hospital with some form of cancer diagnosis. Following an assessment carried out by NHS England, local cancer services have been rated as ‘good’ for the last year.

St Helens is on the pulse!

01 Oct 2018

A cutting-edge stroke prevention test will be available for free on the streets of St Helens at a series of events held by NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) in partnership with the Innovation Agency from Monday 17th September 2018.

CCG Clinical Accountable Officer urges young people to apply to Edge Hill University Medical School

01 Oct 2018

Young people in St Helens are being urged by one of the borough’s top health chiefs to apply to study medicine at Edge Hill University’s new medical school.

NHS England launches campaign urging patients to ‘check before you tick’ for free prescriptions

01 Oct 2018

NHS England and the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) launched a nationwide campaign on 10 September to help people understand their eligibility for free prescriptions.

August Bank Holiday opening hours for a pharmacy near you

01 Oct 2018

The August bank holiday weekend is just around the corner. Patients can save time in the waiting room by visiting their pharmacist for quick, confidential advice on a range of common illnesses.

UK Protect - Counter Terrorism Policiing National Bulletin

01 Oct 2018

Learn About Weather Course

01 Oct 2018

Have you ever wanted to learn a bit more about the weather? Would you like a better understanding of the forecast information that you see on TV or online?

The BHF joins forces with Microsoft and the NHS to save thousands more lives from cardiac arrests

08 Aug 2018

Thousands more lives could be saved from cardiac arrests, thanks to a ground-breaking partnership between the NHS, the British Heart Foundation (BHF), and Microsoft.

NHS St Helens CCG and North West Ambulance Service help St Helens Residents to reduce medicines waste

08 Aug 2018

NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has joined forces with North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) to encourage local residents to make the most of their local chemist by visiting for advice about health issues, reducing the amount of medicines waste and registering for the NHS minor ailments scheme.

BBC & ITV MARKING NHS’S 70TH BIRTHDAY

08 Aug 2018

To help mark the NHS’s 70th birthday, the BBC is broadcasting a season of programmes that started on Monday 25 June. Catch them on the iPlayer.

World Breastfeeding Week 2018

08 Aug 2018

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world.

Public Health Matters: Why some people suffer during heatwaves

08 Aug 2018

This summer has been one of the hottest summers since records began. As many of us revel in the hot summer sunshine, others are at risk of getting sunstroke and heatstroke – so why, exactly, can we be at risk in hot weather?

Be Clear on Cancer campaign urges public to check urine for blood

20 Jul 2018

Only 16% of those most at risk of bladder and kidney cancer check for vital signs of blood in pee as new campaign encourages public to 'look before they flush'.

Residents in the borough have the chance to give their views on bus services

20 Jul 2018

Get involved and have your say in the first consultation phase of a new bus network review in the borough.

NHS England National Assurance ratings for local CCG improve from 'Inadequate' to 'Good' in just two years

18 Jul 2018

NHS England has (12th July) published its 2017/18 annual assurance ratings, known as Improvement and Assessment Framework (IAF) ratings, for all Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in England.

Measles cases Wirral

18 Jul 2018

Public Health England North West is working closely with Wirral Council and the local NHS following a small number of confirmed measles cases.

Clean Air Day 2018

18 Jul 2018

Air pollution is real and harms the health of millions. But there are lots of simple things we can do to improve air quality and look after our own and other people’s health. Clean Air Day is a chance to find out more about air pollution, share information with friends and colleagues, and help make the air cleaner and healthier for everyone.

St Helens Cares scoops MJ Award

18 Jul 2018

An innovative partnership programme which looks to improve people’s lives in St Helens has won a prestigious award.

Calling all budding writers!

19 Jun 2018

Shoppers get Cancer information in St Helens

19 Jun 2018

SHOPPERS can access health information while they pick up their groceries and clothes as Cancer Research UK nurses move their regular drop-in facility in St Helens to The Hardshaw Centre in Church Street.

Carers Week 2018

12 Jun 2018

Cervical Smear Tests Save Lives

12 Jun 2018

Patient Participation Awareness Week

05 Jun 2018

Mental Health Awareness Week 2018

22 May 2018

14 - 20 May 2018 Every year, thousands of supporters across the UK take part in Mental Health Awareness Week, which creates an opportunity for each of us to think about Mental Health and Wellbeing.

National Nurses Day - 14/05/2018

22 May 2018

National Nurses Day is celebrated annually in May to raise awareness of the important role nurses play in our community. It marks the beginning of National Nurses week, which ends on the Birthday of Florence Nightingale 12/05.

Some medicines wont be available on the NHS from June, make sure you know what they are.

22 May 2018

Cough mixture, eye drops, laxatives, sun creams, paracetamol and anti-dandruff shampoo are among the products that will be curbed.

Working together to create a dementia-friendly society

22 May 2018

NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are backing a campaign to improve the lives of people living with the condition this Dementia Action Week.

NHS England pledges specialist mental health services for new mums in every part of the country

08 May 2018

NHS England has confirmed that new and expectant mums will be able to access specialist perinatal mental health community services in every part of the country by April next year.

Be stroke aware during May

04 May 2018

Someone in the UK has a stroke every five minutes. That’s 100,000 people having a potentially life changing medical condition in their brain every year. Now, NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) wants us to know the signs to look out for.

National Apprenticeship Week 2018

04 May 2018

NHS St Helens CCG supports the role of apprentices within the workplace.

Don’t suffer stress in silence – April is the perfect month to take back control

04 May 2018

April is Stress Awareness Month and a good time to open up and talk about the stresses in your life and get the help you need to reduce them.

Report highlights effective work in special educational needs practice in St Helens

04 May 2018

A recent joint investigation carried out by education and healthcare watchdogs OFSTED and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has highlighted the effective work being carried out in St Helens for children and young people with and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Happy 60th Birthday Clatterbridge Cancer Centre!

04 May 2018

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.3m people across Cheshire, Merseyside and the surrounding areas including the Isle of Man.

70 days to end pyjama paralysis

04 May 2018

England’s top nurse will launch a drive to end ‘pyjama paralysis‘ on Wednesday (8 March) to give patients back one million days of their precious time that would otherwise be wasted in bed in a hospital or care home.

It’s never too early, never too late, to take control of asthma

04 May 2018

This World Asthma Day (1 May), NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is reminding us it’s never too early, never too late, it’s always the right time to manage your asthma.

St Helens residents urged to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes

04 May 2018

As part of Diabetes Prevention Week (16-22 April), St Helens residents are being urged to eat healthily and be more active in order to help reduce their risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

#UniteForParkinsons this Parkinson's Awareness Week

04 May 2018

It's thought around 1 in 500 people are affected by Parkinson's disease in the UK and NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) want us to know the signs and symptoms to look out for this Parkinson's Awareness Week (9th April - 15th April 2018).

Hit the road! It’s National Walking Month

04 May 2018

After a long, cold winter we could all do with feeling the sun on our backs and getting the fresh air into our lungs. And in May there’s no excuse not to get out and about – the days are longer and warmer, and it’s National Walking Month.

Every Child Journal - Recovering The Lost Boys of St. Helens

04 May 2018

The Lost Boys’ a report published by Save The Children in July 2016 highlighted that there isn’t a single location in England where boys are outperforming girls in early language skills, or even coming close. And the report stated that the gender gap is at its most extreme in St. Helens, where boys start primary school over 17 percentage points behind their female peers.

Beat the queues in A&E- THE PHARMACIST WILL SEE YOU NOW

04 May 2018

Traffic on the roads is challenging around bank holidays and it can be just the same in A&E – so why not be smart and beat the queues this May bank holiday weekend?

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2018

04 May 2018

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), a fantastic annual opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer and funds to support the charities fantastic work

Cancer Research UK Launches New Cancer Awareness Hub in St Helens

03 May 2018

Work has now started on the long awaited Eccleston Medical Centre.

27 Apr 2018

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

12 Mar 2018

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month with NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) urging women to know the symptoms and to get checked early.

Breast cancer in women over 70 - don’t assume you’re past it!

12 Mar 2018

Public Health England have launched a national campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer in women aged 70 and over.

Several St Helens schools closed due to bad weather (Thursday 8 March).

12 Mar 2018

A number of St Helens schools are closed today due to the adverse weather across the borough.

NHS ‘one stop shop’ for prostate cancer means faster and more accurate diagnosis

07 Mar 2018

The NHS is using cutting edge technology to help slash diagnosis times for prostate cancer from six weeks to one day in a world-leading new approach that virtually eliminates the risk of deadly sepsis.

Don’t struggle on your own – NHS St Helens CCG encourages people to get help for eating disorders

26 Feb 2018

Realising that you or someone you know might have an eating disorder can be overwhelming. But Eating disorders, while serious, are treatable, and it is very possible to make a full and sustained recovery.

If you’re going to give your heart away this Valentine’s Day, make sure it’s healthy!

26 Feb 2018

Many of us will be giving our hearts away in the tradition of Valentine's Day, but do you know how healthy your heart is?

Don’t let minor sprains and strains spoil half term

26 Feb 2018

The Christmas break seems a distant memory, and with half term around the corner, many children will be looking forward to getting out of the classroom and going out to play.

Keeping warm is key to staying healthy

26 Feb 2018

In one of the coldest weeks of the winter season, vulnerable patients are being advised by local GPs to keep warm whilst the cold weather persist

NHS urges women not to let embarrassment prevent cervical screening tests

26 Feb 2018

Every day 9 women in the UK are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 3 women will lose their lives to the disease.

NHS St Helens CCG launches Neurodevelopmental Pathway

26 Feb 2018

Flu and Norovirus - What to do

26 Feb 2018

Our local hospital is experiencing a high volume of patients, the frail and elderly, attending with serious complications of flu and respiratory illness. It is vital that we keep our services available for those who need them most.

NHS St Helens CCG urge patients to stay away from A&E unless absolutely necessary

26 Feb 2018

Health chiefs at NHS St Helens CCG are encouraging local residents to stay away from A&E during the Christmas period. Hospitals everywhere are under pressure as they manage the increased demand over the Christmas and New Year break.

Mersey Internal Audit Agency (MIAA) Joins Movement to Shine a Spotlight on Fraud

26 Feb 2018

International Fraud Awareness Week kicks off Nov. 12, 2017 worldwide.

St Helens patients urged to learn about the proper use of antibiotics

26 Feb 2018

With the warning that some infections are becoming more resistant to antibiotic medicines, NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) wants us to know when we should, and shouldn’t be taking them.

Take the necessary precautions this winter and avoid any unwanted trips to A&E

12 Feb 2018

As winter looms and the cold weather sets in, the risks of falls and slips increases especially with the icy and slippery conditions. Health chiefs at NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are encouraging local residents to plan ahead and take the appropriate measures to make sure you stay safe and healthy during the festive period.

Living your best life - community discussion and activity sessions

12 Aug 2019

If you were living your best life, what would it look like? Wellbeing Enterprises are running six weekly sessions from Wednesday 14 August in St Helens.

NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group Annual General Meeting (AGM)

30 Jul 2019

We would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) - and film premiere of 'St Helens - Dream to Reality' on Wednesday 11th September 12.30pm at Cineworld St Helens.

Eccleston Medical Centre gets ready to open in new building

05 Mar 2019

Patients registered at Eccleston Medical Centre will soon be able to attend their GP appointments in a new, state of the art facility after the project to bring a new primary care centre to the area reaches completion.

Community TalkFest Health and Wellbeing Fair

05 Mar 2019

Do you want to find out more about local services and community groups? Come along to the St Helens Cares Talkfest Health and Wellbeing Fair.

‘Know Your Type’ and become a Blood Donor

01 Oct 2018

Do you know what blood group you belong to? Well now St Helens residents can find out and register as new blood donors.

Picnic in the Park - World Suicide Prevention Day

01 Oct 2018

World Suicide Prevention day (WSPD) is held each year on the 10th of September. It’s an annual awareness raising event organised by International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). St Helens Healthy Living Team will be hosting this years annual event, themed as a "Picnic in the Park" at Taylor Park alongside the St Helens 150 Years celebrations.

Healthy in St Helens event to celebrate 10 years

22 May 2018

This month will mark the tenth annual Healthy in St Helens event, which aims to improve the health and health awareness of local people through fun and family entertainment.

Dementia Information Event - 21st May 2018 The Hope Centre, St Helens

22 May 2018

Dementia Information Event 21st May 2018 9.30am - 2.00pm The Hope Centre, Atherton Street, St Helens, WA10 2DT Let’s celebrate Dementia Action Week together and embrace living well with Dementia.

Dementia Action Week: Become a Dementia Friend

22 May 2018

This Dementia Action Week (21-27 May), St Helens Council’s Public Health team and St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are building on a successful campaign which will make St Helens an even more dementia-friendly place to live and work.

Mental Health Awareness Week Activities in the Newton Community

09 May 2018

Healthwatch Event - Making the Right Choices - June 5th

04 May 2018

Date: Tuesday 5th June 2018. Arrival at 12.30pm for registration and lunch. We aim to close the event at 4pm. Location: St Helens RFC Totally Wicked Stadium

Step Out for Stroke event June 21st

04 May 2018

The Stroke Association are holding their annual Step Out sponsored walk to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association. The walk will be held at Taylor Park, on 21st June 2018 from 10.30am, walk starts at 11.00am from the Boat House.

Health visitors invited to attend open evening on 1 May

04 May 2018

Practising and student health visitors are invited to attend an open evening at Suites Hotel in Knowsley (L34 9HA) on 1 May to find out more about a career with North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s 0-19 child health services in Knowsley, Sefton and St Helens.

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