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Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 22

Take a look at how you can attend a public meeting to hear from local NHS leaders, who are bringing the conversation to where you live, in a series of public events and discussion groups: buff.ly/nQFHi3c

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Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 20

The Greggs foundation are now welcoming applications for their community grants.

The Greggs Foundation are now welcoming applications for their Community Grants [until midnight on 22 August].

Read more: buff.ly/zju5fe3

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Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 19

Healthwatch Sefton calls on Government to protect the independence of local voices in health and social care. Sefton residents and those working in the borough can help by signing a petition asking the Government to revisit its decision: buff.ly/NA6yDpv

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Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 19

Healthwatch Sefton Summer 2025 Newsletter.

We are so pleased to welcome you to the Healthwatch Sefton Summer 2025 newsletter.

Read here: buff.ly/Kp9k74z

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 18

Do you have dementia and have had a recent unplanned hospital visit?

Do you have a diagnosis of dementia?
Have you had an unplanned stay in hospital in the last 3 months?
Was your admission for an acute illness or worsening of chronic illness?

Read more: buff.ly/C41SPZA

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 16

Have You Noticed Changes at Hightown Village Surgery? We want to hear about your experiences! Share your feedback now: buff.ly/a80QoMn or call 0800 206 1304. Your input shapes the services in your community! 💬

You can read the full report here: buff.ly/x3QsBTE

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 15

Chair of Healthwatch Sefton, John Turner is stepping down.

We wish to let you know that John Turner has recently stood down from his role as Chair of Healthwatch Sefton due to family reasons.

Read more: buff.ly/on7k8dT

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Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 14

RSV vaccine now available at selected local pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside.

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is now offering the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at selected local pharmacies in Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral.

Read more: buff.ly/Kl6YMrQ

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 13

Today, Healthwatch Sefton will be at Strand By Me, based in Bootle Strand Shopping Centre
Date: Wednesday 13th August 2025
Time: 10.30 am – 1.30 pm

Pop in to the Strand By Me information shop and ‘Tell Us’ your experiences on accessing NHS and Adult Social Care services.

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 11

Share your views on proposed location for local A&E services in Southport and Formby.

A public consultation asking people to share their views on where accident and emergency services (A&E) across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire should be located: buff.ly/tChawKK

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 8

How we helped Sefton residents in June. Our signposting service received 42 enquiries, two of which were requests for help to make a complaint.

Get support here buff.ly/952enhC

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 7

Have your say on NHS dental consultation before 19 August.

The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has this week opened a consultation on proposed changes to the NHS dental contract.

Any queries can be directed to: [email protected]

Info: buff.ly/ZsZT4xe

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 6

Living Well Bus dates in August. Vaccinations including the MMR vaccine are available on the Living Well Bus at the following locations, no appointment needed:

Info: buff.ly/EQ96fLN

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Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 5

Share your views on proposed location for local A&E services in Southport and Formby.

A public consultation asking people to share their views on where accident and emergency services (A&E) across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire should be located: buff.ly/tChawKK

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Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 4

How we helped Sefton residents in June. Our signposting service received 42 enquiries, two of which were requests for help to make a complaint.

Get support here buff.ly/952enhC

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 4

Changes to gluten free bread and bread mixes prescribing across Cheshire and Merseyside.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has agreed that prescribing of gluten free bread and bread mixes will stop for adults aged over 18.

Read more: buff.ly/i13odRi

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Aug 1

Measles cases are rising. Going away in the school holidays? Make sure your child is protected from measles. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provides lifelong protection – if they’re not up to date, contact your GP before you travel.

Info: buff.ly/v4Q0jYC

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Jul 31

Experts in oral cancer from all over the world came to Liverpool this month to work on tackling this group of deadly diseases.

Martyn Delaney, 72 from Chester, was treated in Liverpool after being diagnosed at a routine dental appointment: buff.ly/YPzsXcM

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Jul 31

Come along to ‘The HUB at Strand by Me’ shop at Bootle Strand shopping centre, Washington Parade, Liverpool, Bootle L20 4SZ on Friday 1 August between 12.30pm – 2.30pm.

We are working in partnership with:
✨ The Salvation Army, Employment Plus UK

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Jul 30

Summer immunisation clinics taking place in Southport tomorrow - 31st July.

Special summer holiday immunisations clinics are taking place:
Thursday 31st July – from 10am to 3.30pm at Southport Health and Wellbeing, PR9 0PQ.

Info: buff.ly/9uB7fD8

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Jul 30

Sefton Carers Centre’s Chair of Trustees recognised in King’s Birthday Honours list.

Mo Kundi, Chair of Trustees at Sefton Carers Centre was honoured with an MBE in recognition of his achievements and services to Sefton Carers Centre.

Read more: buff.ly/EoXxfaR

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Jul 30

Alder Hey Opens the First NHS Ketamine Clinic for Children and Young People in the UK.

The clinic has been set up in response to a significant rise in young people presenting with ketamine-induced uropathy, also known as ‘Ketamine Bladder’.

Read more: buff.ly/1roLM6r

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Jul 29

At 3pm today Southport and Sefton will fall silent for a period of three minutes in memory of Alice Da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe.

This period of silence is a time for us all to reflect on and honour their wonderful memory. Our thoughts remain always with everyone affected.

Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Jul 25

New figures show rise in child poverty across Cheshire and Merseyside.

Child poverty across Cheshire and Merseyside has risen sharply, with more than 111,000 children now growing up in relative low-income households.

Read more: buff.ly/vaAn34e

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Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · Jul 24

Medical care at Aintree University Hospital rated ‘Good’ in latest CQC report.

Read the report: buff.ly/Zd5vV3A

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