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3rd October 2026 7:00 am 0 NHS expands free flu jabs to protect more vulnerable people

People experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping can receive free flu and pneumococcal vaccinations for the first time this winter, as the NHS in the North West expands protection for communities at greatest risk of serious illness. Read More

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30th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Start your smoke-free future this Stoptober

Residents across Warrington are being encouraged to take the first step towards quitting smoking this October as part of the national Stoptober campaign. Read More

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24th September 2026 3:44 pm 0 Valentine’s Day phone call gave Warrington nurse a second chance at life thanks to organ donation

A Warrington Hospital intensive care nurse manager who once faced the prospect of a lifetime tied to dialysis has spoken about how an organ transplant gave her back her freedom – and allowed her to continue caring for some of the hospital’s sickest patients. Read More

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16th September 2026 10:53 am 0 Can white noise help you fall asleep faster?

Falling asleep in a quiet room sounds easy, but many people lie awake while their mind keeps reacting to small sounds. White noise is one of the most popular bedtime tools because it replaces sudden noises with one steady, continuous signal. It does not switch off the brain, but it can make a room feel more predictable and less alerting. Read More

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15th September 2026 7:30 am 1 Much-needed Urgent Treatment Centre finally moves forward – but fears over hospital access remain

WARRINGTON looks set to finally get an Urgent Treatment Centre – but a councillor has warned that a major new healthcare facility will count for little if patients cannot get to it. Read More

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15th September 2026 7:00 am 0 The silent killer: why your blood pressure deserves five minutes of your time

Most of the serious conditions I see in general practice announce themselves. There is pain, or a lump, or a cough that will not shift. High blood pressure does none of that. It sits quietly for years, damaging the arteries, heart, kidneys and brain, and the first sign that anything was wrong is often a stroke or a heart attack. Read More

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14th September 2026 11:04 am 0 Physiotherapy in Brampton: sports injury, back pain & rehab experts

Pain and injuries can make it difficult to work, exercise, sleep, or enjoy your normal daily activities. Whether you are dealing with persistent back pain, recovering from a sports injury, or seeking rehabilitation after an accident, professional physiotherapy in Brampton can help you work toward better mobility, strength, and physical function. Read More

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14th September 2026 7:55 am 0 Warrington social care crisis: hundreds waiting months for reviews as council faces CQC scrutiny

WARRINGTON Borough Council is facing renewed questions over the state of its adult social care services after a Health Scrutiny Committee report revealed that hundreds of people are waiting months – and in one case, more than two years – for reviews of their care. Read More

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10th September 2026 9:23 am 2 Hospital warning: One in four Warrington Hospital beds blocked as social care cuts threaten to make crisis worse

WARRINGTON Hospital is already facing a major capacity crisis – with around one in four beds occupied by patients who are medically fit to leave – and now the NHS trust’s chairman has warned proposed £34m adult social care cuts could make the situation dramatically worse. Read More

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9th September 2026 7:15 am 0 After losing both parents to cancer, Lymm woman gives back to hospital that helped her family

A Lymm woman who lost both of her parents to cancer has paid an emotional tribute to staff at Halton Hospital, saying the care and support her family received helped them through some of the darkest moments of their lives. Read More