NHS
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Plans for Southport hospital to be finalised
The building of a new mental health hospital in Southport looks set to be given the go-ahead.
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Blood donors needed after bad weather
The NHS is appealing for more blood donors in Liverpool and elsewhere after a large decrease during the recent blizzards.
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Healthcare provider ends Walton Jail deal
HMP Liverpool has lost its contract with a healthcare provider, leaving prison inmates with an uncertain future.
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Tattoos galore to help Evaline’s surgery
A 24-hour ‘tattoo-athon’ has been held to raise funds to help a child have life-changing surgery.
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Hannah’s battle to fund vital stomach surgery
An Ellesmere Port woman hopes to raise enough money to have a potentially life-changing operation.
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George keeps on running for Alder Hey
A 10-year-old is going the extra mile on a mission to raise funds for the Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
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Smokefree Liverpool backs No Smoking Day
Smokefree Liverpool held a series of events across the city to mark national No Smoking Day.
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New law call as attacks on NHS staff rise
The number of assaults on NHS staff in England has almost doubled over the past six years, according to new research.
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Merseyside hospitals hit by winter bed crisis
New figures show that the occupancy of Merseyside’s hospital beds has reached high-risk levels during this winter.
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Brave blogger dies after cancer battle
A woman who blogged about her fight against bowel cancer and subsequently inspired thousands has passed away.
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£3m to boost mental health for mums
More than £3 million is being invested to provide better mental health services for local pregnant women and new mothers.
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Protest over NHS cuts and privatisation
Demonstrators gathered at Liverpool’s Cunard Building to protest against NHS cuts and privatisation.
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Thousands to help Will go back to school
More than £60,000 has been raised for a Wirral teen with a brain tumour to enable him to go back to school.
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‘Secret’ plans may lead to hospital mergers
An investigation finds that NHS bosses are trying to keep plans to cut hospital services a secret.
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Fire walkers feel the heat to help hospital
Fearless fundraisers walked over hot coals to help buy equipment for the New Royal Hospital.
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Fighting fit for bid to become most active city
Public health workers launch a bid to make Liverpool the most active city by 2021.
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Baby Box scheme to support parents
Expectant mums are set to receive a free box full of baby essentials in the launch of a new pilot scheme.
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Mental health awareness in spotlight
A festival brings music, dance and art together to get people involved in the discussion about mental health.
