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New 'FIT' test for St Helens patients to rule out bowel cancer
Coronavirus - latest information from NHS and Public Health England
'Kooth' online mental health support now available for young people in St Helens
Call for volunteers to help coronavirus response in St Helens
Number of community services in St Helens move to new providers
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GP surgeries to remain open over Easter bank holiday
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St Helens Carers & Young Carers Centre – providing support during Covid-19
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New online tool launched to help support adults struggling with their mental health
Updated guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable (shielding)
Deployment of the mobile Covid-19 testing unit (MTU) at Eccleston Park golf course
St Helens GP joins NHS BAME advisory group on coronavirus response
NHS receives the keys to major new cancer centre
Additional COVID-19 regional testing site in Cheshire and Merseyside
Cervical screening saves lives - don't put off your test
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Government announces steps to relax shielding guidance
Coronavirus mobile testing facility visiting Rainhill
Join us this Sunday at 5pm to say thank you to the NHS on its 72nd birthday
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24/7 mental health crisis lines now free to call
Annual General Meeting 2020
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Coronavirus isolation period extended from seven to 10 days
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Mobile Testing Unit in St Helens - Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September
Sarah O’Brien to leave St Helens CCG and Council to take on key role at Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership
TALKFEST is back!
Could it be Covid? Local GP gives parents advice on what to look for
Stronger measures introduced in St Helens to tackle spread of Covid-19
Updated information on testing and self-isolation
New Covid-19 tracing app launches
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Cancer quality of life survey
St Helens Covid-19 Update
Record numbers offered flu vaccination this year - have you had yours?
New restrictions for St Helens - Covid-19 Update
'Clinically Extremely Vulnerable' residents to receive updated advice tailored to local Covid alert levels
Local GPs remind patients that practices in St Helens remain open for business
Local GP urges residents to stay fit and healthy to fight the virus
Sarah O'Brien Awarded Honorary Professorship at Edge Hill University
New local Covid-19 testing facility now open in Parr
Clinically extremely vulnerable people are strongly advised not to go to work outside their homes during lockdown
As a second lockdown begins, the NHS in St Helens is reminding people that health services are still there for those who need them
New Accountable Officer confirmed for St Helens CCG
CCG pledges commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Public urged to contact 111 first if they need urgent - but not emergency - care
Self Care Week reminds us to live self care for life
Self-isolation brings people together
St Helens Cares shortlisted for prestigious HSJ award
New eating disorder champion introduced for young people in Knowsley and St Helens
St Helens to enter Tier 2 from 2 December
Covid-19 vaccination update
50-64 year olds can now get their free flu jabs ahead of the Covid vaccine rollout
NHS urges people with mental health worries to seek help
A big thank you from Frank to NHS staff for outstanding cancer care
St Helens GPs are ready for Covid-19 Vaccinations as part of biggest NHS immunisation programme
Saints legend Bill is first St Helens patient to receive Covid-19 jab
Health services in St Helens over the Christmas and New Year holidays
CCG welcomes approval of Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine
Health leaders in St Helens urge people to make a resolution to be healthier in 2021
Due your Covid-19 booster vaccination this week? Please attend your booked appointment
New lockdown rules for England
Can you help with Covid-19 vaccination roll out across Cheshire and Merseyside?
First supply of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines arrive in St Helens
Covid-19 vaccination appointments update
GPs vaccinate Mary, 108, at Abbeyrose Court Care Home
Covid vaccinations in St Helens - update
High risk patients with Covid-19 in St Helens given home monitoring boost
Covid vaccinations update for frontline health and care workers
St Helens completes vaccinations of all care and nursing home residents in the borough
Message to St Helens residents regarding access to GP and primary care services.
Coronavirus: Mental health support is available in St Helens Borough
New Covid-19 test site to open in Earlestown
Covid vaccination update - over 70s and clinically extremely vulnerable patients
GP practices complete vaccinations of housebound patients
Call for people aged 70 and over to contact NHS for a Covid jab
Mobile Testing Unit - Chancery Lane, St Helens
Government Minister undertakes virtual visit to St Helens to thank those involved in the Covid-19 vaccination roll out
NHS hits 15 million Covid-19 vaccinations
NHS offers Covid jab to clinically vulnerable and people 65 to 69
Covid patient tells how Covid Oximetry at Home service saved his life
Key workers urged to get family tested before back to school
Two million vaccines given in the North West as thousands more are urged to come forward
Donate plasma and be the difference
Cheshire and Merseyside health leaders launch drive to help Ethnic Communities feel safe about Covid-19 Vaccine following findings from insight research
ST HELENS CARES ARE HIGHLY COMMEDED AT THE HSJ AWARD FOR HEALTH AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP
National Day of Reflection
Over 50s reminded to book their vaccine appointment
Local GP gives advice and update on second dose
Use the right health service this week – including Easter pharmacy opening times
Stay Vigilant and Get Your Second Dose
Mobile Testing Unit - Chancery Lane
Covid-19 vaccine update
SUPPORT FOR SELF-ISOLATION
Local NHS celebrates 100,000 vaccine milestone
JCVI advises on Covid-19 vaccine for people aged under 40
Confirmation of Covid-19 vaccination status on the NHS app
Mental Health Awareness Week - Connect with Nature
Yes, We're Open! Accessing GP services
People who feel unwell or are displaying Covid-19 symptoms are being reminded not to use lateral flow tests
Public reminded to get Covid vaccine as new data shows massive reduction in risk of death in vaccinated individuals
St Helens Mental Health Summit
GP-led Vaccination Service to leave Saints on Friday 28 May
NHS in St Helens reminds patients that GP practices and other primary care services remain open for business
Long Covid’ sufferer from Liverpool tells of battling debilitating symptoms as part of ‘Spread the Facts’ campaign
Covid-19 mobile vaccination bus in town centre Tuesday 31 August
Headache and runny nose linked to Covid-19 Delta variant
NHS in St Helens urges women to attend book cervical screening appointment when invited
Mental Health Text Support Service Launched
Mobile Covid vaccination service bus returns to Earlestown
Covid PCR tests for people with symptoms in St Helens - update
NHS reminds parents that GP, pharmacy or NHS 111 should be first option for poorly children
NHS 73rd Birthday
Region’s vaccine lead urges ‘Let’s keep Covid-19 offside’
Restrictions in health and care settings from Monday 19 July
TALKFEST - July 2021
Free transport offer to Saints for Covid vaccinations
Covid vaccination update
Rise in unseasonal bronchiolitis in children during late summer and autumn
Update on vaccination in St Helens
COVID-19 vaccines for young adults and Children
Long Covid sufferers in St Helens urged to seek out support from local services
Vaccination bus visits Saints RLFC
Healthy Child Programme in St Helens - change of provider
Join us for our AGM
St Helens 'Drop Box' doorstep assessment service shortlisted at General Practice Awards 2021
Update on Covid vaccinations - booster jabs, 12-15 year olds and winter plan
Information on Covid booster jabs and flu vaccinations
Millions of flu vaccine invitations issued as part of largest annual drive in NHS history
Thousands of St Helens residents to be invited to help trial new cancer test
Local GP practices ask for support as they work through their busiest period
North West's Chief Midwife encourages pregnant women to get the Covid vaccine
Establishing the new Integrated Care Board (ICB) for Cheshire and Merseyside
Covid vaccines for 12-15 year olds
Covid Booster Jabs - update
Booster vaccine rollout for housebound patients
Self Care for Life: Help the NHS Help You
Health leaders warn of 'hidden pandemic' of antibiotic-resistant infections
National accolade for the Covid Oximetry @ home service
Data shows Covid vaccines are safe in pregnancy
Merseyside ‘Lung MOTs’ programme that can find cancer cases sooner to be extended to St Helens
Covid-19 vaccination Programme marks one-year anniversary
Local NHS calls on St Helens residents to get booster jab to guard against Omicron variant
Local NHS services across St Helens, Halton, Knowsley, and Warrington join forces to highlight winter challenges
Childrens Health and Wellbeing Services in St Helens
Order your repeat prescriptions and stock up your medicine cabinet
Covid isolation period cut from 10 to 7 days with negative test
Haydock resident becomes first patient in Cheshire and Merseyside to receive new Covid drug treatment.
People who are asymptomatic no longer need a PCR test to confirm a lateral flow test in England
Residents urged to get vaccinated as Covid infection rates reach new high in the borough
Healthcare Services information Provided in BSL (1)
Covid self-isolation in England is being cut to five days
OpCOURAGE - Information on the NHS Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
Help! NHS Talking Therapies campaign launches
NEW St Helens COPD Support Group
St Helens residents encouraged to keep Covid testing as Plan B measures end
Healthcare Services information
St Helen’s primary school awarded ‘Model School’ for its dedication to children’s emotional wellbeing
‘Help Us Help You’
NHS and Prostate Cancer UK Launch New Campaign
PM announces plans for Living With Covid In England
Children's artwork competition - Lowe House Health Centre needs your artwork!
International Womens Day
Mark Palethorpe confirmed as St Helens Place Director
NHS England launch consultation on new cancer standards that will help save lives
NHS to begin contacting people for Spring booster jab
Testing sites closed as free Covid-19 testing for general public has now ended
St Helens residents urged to keep vigilant as Covid-19 cases rise again in the borough
Easter pharmacy opening times
How to get healthcare help in St Helens over the Easter holidays
Patient Bernadette praises the St Helens Covid Oximetry@Home service
St Helens Cares shortlisted for prestigious national award
June Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Times
Changes to the way health and care services work together
Monkeypox public health message
Antenatal education in St Helens and Knowsley
Think 111 this Bank Holiday
How do YOU feel about living in St Helens? Take the big quiz and help shape future health and care services
St Helens health and care heroes honoured at awards ceremony
CCG Chair to take up new role at St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Reminder to get boosted as Covid rates continue to rise in the UK
Launch of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside - July 1st 2022
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