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When to visit a pharmacy
Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Pharmacists and chemists play a key role in providing quality healthcare to patients. Working in the community, primary care and hospitals, pharmacists use their clinical expertise together with their practical knowledge to ensure the safe supply and use of medicines by patients and members of th...
read moreSelf-care at home
Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Self-care is the best choice to treat minor illnesses and injuries. A large range of common illnesses and injuries can be treated at home simply with over-the-counter medicines and plenty of rest. Winter conditions can be seriously bad for our health, especially for people aged 65 or over, and p...
read moreChief Executive statement on new 'Failure to Prevent Fraud' offence
Last updated on Thursday, October 23, 2025
CHIEF EXECUTIVE STATEMENT on the new ‘Failure to Prevent Fraud’ offence and other financial crimes against the NHS On 1st September 2025 a new fraud offence came into force. This is a corporate offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’, which is part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency...
read moreRemember to order your repeat prescriptions before Easter and busy period of industrial action
Last updated on Tuesday, December 5, 2023
People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged not to leave it too late to order repeat prescriptions ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend - with subsequent days of industrial action likely to see significant pressure on the NHS. The quickest way to make sure you get your repeat presc...
read moreOrder repeat prescriptions and use 111 online ahead of Bank Holiday
Last updated on Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Public urged to order repeat prescriptions and use NHS 111 Online ahead of bank holiday weekend and period of industrial action Health leaders are urging members of the public to order repeat prescriptions early and use NHS 111 Online for non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of the early May ban...
read moreED Run Club Boosts Wellbeing for Emergency Doctors
Last updated on Thursday, July 18, 2024
Emergency Department doctors in Wirral have discovered a powerful way to stay energised: regular runs with colleagues. The Arrowe Park ED Run Club, a dynamic new initiative, has become a beacon for healthcare workers seeking wellbeing and camaraderie. Established earlier this year, the club aim...
read moreHealthcare options in Wirral for Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2021
Last updated on Friday, April 30, 2021
Healthcare options in Wirral for Bank Holiday Monday 3 May 2021 If you’re feeling unwell over the bank holiday and need urgent advice or treatment from a health professional, there are a number of healthcare options available. Health information and advice The best place to get accurate health...
read moreHealthcare options in Wirral this Easter
Last updated on Wednesday, March 31, 2021
If you’re feeling unwell over the Easter bank holiday and need urgent advice or treatment from a health professional, there are a number of healthcare options available. Health information and advice The best place to get accurate health information is the NHS website. The NHS website has info...
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