Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like a consultation with a pharmacist.

➡️ 111.nhs.uk

Measles cases are rising in England.

You can still ask your GP practice for the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine if your child has missed either of their 2 doses.

For more information ➡️ nhs.uk/MMR

If you’re making holiday plans for the coming months, be prepared & get up to date with all routine #vaccinations , including two doses of the #MMR vaccine. Speak to your GP practice if you need to catch up with any before you travel. More info: gloo.to/F6Lu 💉✈️

The #GrandNational Festival has begun at Aintree Racecourse and Dr Nina Maryanji, ED Consultant, explains the best way for you to access care if you need it 🏇

Please enjoy yourselves responsibly 😊

COVID-19 spring vaccine bookings to open for North West residents.

People at increased risk from COVID-19 in the North West are being encouraged to book in for their spring vaccine.

Find out more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/north-west/202…

A Clatterbridge patient running a marathon after a pioneering clinical trial has featured on TV.

Despite a terminal diagnosis, Lorraine Wilby’s experimental immunotherapy has been so successful she's training for the London Marathon later this month.

See orlo.uk/61w7M

Dr Ash Bassi, Consultant Gastroenterologist Mersey & West Lancs Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust explains the important of screening, especially in the North West where incidence rates of bowel cancer are high.

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

The Living Well Service is in these locations today from 10:30 - 16:00 offering all routine UK immunisations including MMR.

Find out more: bit.ly/3Ywzf91

Detecting bowel cancer in its earliest stages makes it up to 9 times more likely to have successful treatment.

Have you done your bowel screening test? It can detect cancer before any symptoms occur.

Put it by the loo. Don’t put it off. #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

It's #BowelCancer Awareness Month 💙

The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable it is likely to be.

Know the symptoms...
1) Bleeding from your bottom.
2) Blood in your poo.
3) A change in how often you go to the toilet.

Learn more: bit.ly/3UdHWVp

Lewis Wright, a 13 year old from Sefton, won the Child Hero award at the 2024 NHS England National SEND Awards for introducing sensory boxes to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

Listen to a poem about Lewis’ experiences of visiting hospital.

Read more: cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/posts/merseysi…

Data out today show that #Measles cases are at their highest levels for a decade in England. Here’s a reminder of why measles vaccination is so important for children. Book in with your GP practice to catch up on any missed doses: nhs.uk/childhoodvacci…

13 yr old Lewis recently won a Child Hero award 🏆 at the 2024 NHS England National SEND Awards for introducing sensory boxes at Alder Hey to help children and young people with sensory issues when they visit our hospital 🏥 1/5

Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like a consultation with a pharmacist.

➡️ 111.nhs.uk

Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk. ➡️ nhs.uk/bloodpressure

It's #WorldParkinsonsDay .

Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

Learn more about this condition.
nhs.uk/conditions/par…

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.

Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.

Contact your GP practice ➡️ nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

Dr Ash Bassi, Consultant Gastroenterologist @sthknhs urges people who have received their bowel screening kit to complete it and return it.

Detecting bowel cancer at the earliest stage makes you up to 9 times more likely to be successfully treated.

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

More than 4 million people are invited for cervical screening in England each year.

Cervical screening can help stop cancer before it starts, so don't ignore your invite.

Book your smear test.

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.

The kit is automatically posted to everyone aged 56 to 74, and the programme is expanding to include those aged 50 to 55 by 2025.

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth