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Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities
A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. In Liverpool and many other areas, no dentists are taking on new NHS...
9 May 2022
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Covid-19: Statement from the Liverpool Health Protection Board
The Liverpool Health Protection Board, which oversees the city’s response to the pandemic has issued the...
20 December 2021
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Public consultation about hyper-acute stroke services gets...
The NHS in Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and West Lancashire has launched a 12-week public consultation about...
22 November 2021
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"I can’t get through on the telephone to book an appointment and when I do get through, the appointments are weeks away. I work shifts so this makes things difficult."
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Alder Hey Listening Event Report - November 2021
4 May 2022
Find out what patients, parents and visitors told us when we visited...
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Accessible Information Standard Project 2021 - Local Report
4 April 2022
Our report delves into the experiences of people from minority ethnic...
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NHS Liverpool CCG responses to questions asked during Covid-19 Vaccination Focus Group - February 2021
On 22nd February 2021 we held a vaccinations focus group with members of the public. The focus group was also attended by a representative from NHS Liverpool CCG who has answered questions which arose about the Covid-19 vaccination process.
26 March 2021
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Cancer and Coronavirus
If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.
29 April 2020
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What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?
Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.
8 April 2020