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20th March 2024 2:08 pm 0 From scrubs to suits: navigating and considering career choices in healthcare sector

The healthcare sector offers a broad spectrum of career opportunities that extend beyond the confines of direct patient care. While many professionals start their careers adorned in scrubs, providing essential medical services, a significant number are now exploring roles that require a suit and tie, delving into the realms of administration, management, and policy development. Read More

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19th March 2024 7:00 am 0 Cancer survivor reunited with the radiographer who treated him

A CANCER survivor from Lymm has been reunited with the radiographer who helped to successfully treat him at The Christie in Manchester 11 years ago. Read More

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16th March 2024 7:00 am 1 Hundreds more people seen and treated sooner for cancer, new figures show

NEW NHS England data shows staff in the North West treated almost 1000 more people for cancer in January this year, compared to the previous month (December 2023), despite ongoing winter pressures and industrial action. Read More

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15th March 2024 4:30 pm 0 Measles is spreading in Warrington – make sure you are protected

WARRINGTON Borough Council’s public health team is urging local people to check that they and their children have had the MMR vaccine that protects against measles with cases now confirmed in the town. Read More

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15th March 2024 7:00 am 0 Order repeat prescriptions ahead of Easter

RESIDENTS of Warrington are being reminded to order repeat prescriptions if they are due ahead of the Easter Bank holiday. Read More

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13th March 2024 11:30 am 0 National No Smoking Day – it’s never too late to quit!

THE Public Health team at Warrington Borough Council in partnership with LiveWire is encouraging smokers in the borough to give up this No Smoking Day, today, March 13. Read More

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13th March 2024 7:00 am 0 GPs achieve 44 per cent increase in direct patient care – but patients want more

GPs in Warrington have achieved a 44 per cent increase in the level of direct patient care since 2019 – but patients are still dissatisfied with access. Read More

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9th March 2024 7:00 am 3 Nearly 900,000 more people receive GP appointments in the North West compared to before the pandemic

NEARLY 900,000 more people receive appointments in general practice in the North West compared to before the pandemic. Read More

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8th March 2024 7:00 am 2 Hospital trust sees improvements across all areas according to NHS Staff Survey

STAFF working at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals (WHH) have indicated their experience of employment at the Trust is consistently getting better, according to responses in the latest national NHS Staff Survey. Read More

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4th March 2024 6:00 pm 0 Exploring the Essentials: different types of syringe needles

Syringes are indispensable tools in healthcare, often overlooked until needed, yet vital for medical procedures. At the forefront of each syringe lies the needle – a small but critical component designed for specific tasks like administering medication, drawing blood, or delivering vaccines. Read More