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Job Vacancies: 2 x Information and Project Officers (Enquiry focused)

We are looking to recruit two people to join the Information & Advocacy team at Healthwatch Liverpool.

14 December 2020

Let's get tested for our city, whether you have covid-19 symptoms or not. #LetsGetTested gov.uk/testliverpool

City-wide testing under way in Liverpool

A ground-breaking mass testing programme is being piloted in Liverpool.

6 November 2020

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Exterior - photo credit Paul Karalius

Major new cancer hospital opens in Liverpool

A major new hospital that will transform cancer care in a region that is one of the worst affected nationally by the disease has opened in the heart of Liverpool.

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Life in Lockdown - TLC Transforming Lives

Many of us are looking out for positive news and ways to improve our wellbeing during lockdown so I'm contacting organisations I usually work with in the community to see how they are staying connected in lockdown....

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Contacting friends and family at Liverpool Hospitals during the Coronavirus pandemic

While hospital visits are severely restricted during the Coronavirus pandemic Liverpool hospitals have alternative arrangements in place to help patients and their families to keep in touch.

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Walk in Centre services revised because of Coronavirus

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, which operates the four Liverpool NHS walk in centres, has announced changes to how it will operate during the coronavirus outbreak.

Job Vacancy: Engagement & Project Officer

We are looking to recruit someone to join the Engagement team at Healthwatch Liverpool.

12 January 2021

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Liverpool doctors explain local vaccine roll-out

As groups of GP practices in Liverpool continue the roll-out of Covid-19 (coronavirus) vaccinations for priority groups, the local NHS is sharing details of the how the process will work for the city’s residents.

12 January 2021

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Liverpool GPs begin local Covid-19 vaccinations

Groups of GP practices in Liverpool are starting to invite people over 80 to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

16 December 2020

Latest reports and publications

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"Not thriving... just about coping": Liverpool’s response to the health and social care needs of children and young people (0 – 25) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

17 December 2020

We are pleased to publish a report exploring Liverpool’s response to...

Coronavirus Survey: Interim Report - May - August 2020

25 November 2020

Read the second report from our survey exploring Liverpool residents...

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Focus Group Mini-Report: Care Homes

17 November 2020

On October 22nd 2020, we ran an online focus group for members of the...

Focus Group Mini-Report: COVID-19 Testing and NHS Track and Trace

17 November 2020

On October 15th 2020, we ran an online focus group for members of the...