Three-way merger to create largest CCG in England
Three clinical commissioning groups in Merseyside have announced plans to merge, after NHS England “paved the way” for discussions to … Read more
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Hospital bosses deny reports that Macclesfield A&E will close
Hospital bosses have hit back at reports that the A&E department will be closed. Reports in the national press have … Read more
Health chiefs unveil plan to save £1 billion
Health bosses are aiming to tackle high blood pressure, alcohol abuse and the misuse of antibiotics as part of a … Read more
Mayor Anderson comes out fighting against controversial NHS cuts plan
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has spoken out against a multi-million pound NHS overhaul that could lead to hospital mergers and … Read more
Anti-cuts protesters rally against privatisation of NHS in city centre
Demonstrators gathered to protest against health cuts in Liverpool today. Around 100 people joined the rally outside the Cunard building … Read more
A&E, cancer and maternity units to close in major NHS overhaul
Thousands of hospital beds are set to disappear, pregnant women will face long trips to give birth and a string … Read more
Revealed: Controversial NHS blueprint to overhaul Merseyside’s hospitals
NHS bosses today unveiled controversial plans for hospital mergers and A&E downgrades as a long-awaited report on the future of … Read more
Seven STP test sites revealed for ‘transforming’ maternity services
Seven local STP areas have been selected to test a range of innovative practices to transform maternity services, NHS England … Read more
Merseyside and Cheshire NHS: Plans to downgrade three A&Es considered
Plans to downgrade three A&E units in Cheshire and Merseyside have been considered as part of NHS budget cuts, according … Read more
STP needs £755m of capital funding to succeed, says leaked document
More than £750m of capital funding is required to deliver the sustainability and transformation plan for Cheshire and Mersey, according … Read more