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74 cases of hepatitis in children under 10 being investigated
The UKHSA said that it is investigating a “number” of possible causes behind the spike in cases
Health
National
More patients diagnosed with cancer in emergency in UK than elsewhere – study
The study found that those aged 75 and over were more likely to be diagnosed in an emergency
National
Cancer survival risks going into ‘reverse’ as delayed treatments continue
MPs on the committee warned that staffing shortfalls are “jeopardising” progress on diagnosing more cancers at an early stage
InYourArea News
Machine helping chemo patients in Halton to keep their hair thanks to fundraisers
The cool cap machines keep the temperature of the scalp down, which helps to stop hair falling out due to treatment.
InYourArea Community
Shocking figures show anti-anxiety drug deaths are highest in the North West for a decade
The findings, published by health and social care organisation Turning Point, show a 59% increase in 10 years.
InYourArea News
Covid was cause of nearly one in seven deaths in Halton during pandemic
The ONS has published 'excess deaths' data for the bulk of the pandemic period.
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Only one in 10 patients booking online ‘wants to see GP face-to-face’
NHS data for England shows that 60% of GP appointments in January were face-to-face compared to about 80% before the Covid pandemic.
InYourArea Community
Otford charity gives VR support to hospice patients
Virtual Reality technology is giving relief to patients across a spectrum of life-threatening chronic diseases
National
Bank warns of spike in fake NHS text message scams
'Be on high alert if an SMS or email includes a link to a website, however genuine the website may look'
InYourArea News
Mental health care home placed in 'special measures' in Widnes
The CQC reported a variety of breaches relating to issues including keeping people safe from abuse, infection control and monitoring risk
InYourArea Community
Ynys Môn MP launches campaign for more defibrillators
Virginia Crosbie MP also urged residents to sign up to a short training course on how to use a defibrillator.
InYourArea News
Halton spends lowest amount in England on children's mental health
The area's clinical commissioning group spent £16 per child on mental health services in 2020-21, compared to £165 per child on The Isle of Wight.