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Thousands of people across Cheshire and Merseyside are avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions, thanks to the region’s urgent community response (UCR) services.

Since April 2024, more than 64,000 people have been referred to UCR teams, which provide rapid health and social care in people’s homes.

The service, which is designed to support older adults and those with complex needs, has seen referrals increase by 60% since 2022.

We are conducting a survey to better understand your experience from the time you were referred to your first appointment.

We are conducting a survey to better understand the availability, accessibility, and effectiveness of diabetes support services in St Helens. Your feedback will help us identify gaps, improve services, and advocate for better resources.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside have established a Palliative and End of Life Care Programme Board to ensure that everyone across our region can access high-quality, equitable end of life care.

Mersey Care are hosting a series of engagement sessions for Mersey Care service users, carers, and members of the public.

The Warm connections Bereavement café offers an informal supportive space for those who have suffered a bereavement, to meet others with similar experiences and have a chat. They are held monthly at the St Helens Crematorium.

January is cervical cancer awareness month, and St Helens Public Health team would like to take this opportunity to promote a free cervical screening service coming to community locations within the borough.

The festive period isn't always festive for everyone. It can be a difficult time for some. Whatever the issue and whatever is going on, it's #OK2ASK for help.

As the festive season approaches, a number of community organisations across St Helens have confirmed they will remain open during the holiday period, ensuring vital support and activities continue for those who need them most.

Our offices will close Tuesday 23rd December and re-open Friday 2nd January 2026.

Healthwatch is your local watchdog for health and social care services, aiming to ensure that local people’s voices are heard around the design, delivery and development of the services they and their families use. The
network is made up of 152 local Healthwatch across England.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside have sent over the lists of chemists that will be open over the Christmas period.