Healthwatch St Helens

07/09/2026

Women's Health and Wellbeing Day

Women across the community are invited to attend a Women's
Health and Wellbeing Day on Thursday 17 September, from 10am to 2pm, at Haydock Conservative Club.

The event is being delivered in partnership with three local GP
practices: Haydock Medical Centre, Patterdale Lodge Medical Centre, and Vista Road Surgery.

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and community organisations
will be attending, offering information, advice, and support on
services available locally. Visitors will have the opportunity to speak
with healthcare professionals, find out about local support groups,
and access resources designed to help improve their health and
wellbeing.

Whether you're looking for advice, information, or simply want to
discover what's available in your area, everyone is welcome to come along and meet the many services on offer.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday 17 September
🕙 Time: 10am to 2pm
📍 Venue: Haydock Conservative Club, 3 Bellerophon Way, Haydock, WA11 0GT

07/09/2026

This week is Know Your Numbers Week, led by Blood Pressure UK. A reminder to take a few minutes to check your blood pressure and understand what your numbers mean.

High blood pressure often has no obvious symptoms, but knowing your numbers can help you spot a potential problem early and take steps to look after your health.

You can check your blood pressure at your GP practice, local pharmacy, or with a home blood pressure monitor.

06/09/2026

Have you or someone you know used the Talking Therapies service in St Helens?

If so, we'd love to hear about your experience.

Your feedback can help shape and improve mental health support for people across our community. Whether your experience was positive or you think there's room for improvement, please take time fill out our short survey on your experience:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/PPHGNH/

05/09/2026

Thunderstorms my trigger symptoms for people living with lung conditions such as asthma so make sure to carry your inhaler with you.

If the weather makes your symptoms worse and you need to use your inhaler more, talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.

04/09/2026

Share your experiences of the healthcare services in St Helens, good or bad, we are here to listen!

Do you part in improving the healthcare provided to you and your loved ones.

https://www.healthwatchsthelens.co.uk/share-your-views

03/09/2026

Download the free NHS Drink Free Days app to help you feel healthier, lose weight and save money by choosing a few drink-free days each week.

The app provides reminders, helpful tips, motivation and a way to track your progress.

02/09/2026

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month

This month is about raising awareness, showing support, and standing with everyone affected by blood cancer, including leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MPNs, and MDS.

Every year in the UK, over 40,000 people are diagnosed with a blood cancer, and more than 310,000 people are living with or in remission from the disease.

If you or someone you care about is affected, Blood Cancer UK is there to offer information, support, and guidance.

Learn more or find support: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/

01/09/2026

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month and The Eve Appeal are getting Painfully Aware.

All month long they will sharing information on the pain-related symptoms of the five gynae cancers, information and tips on how to advocate for yourself when speaking to a doctor about pain, and a pain diary to help you track your symptoms.

You can find out more on eveappeal.org.uk/pain

01/09/2026

Many schools are starting back up this week and it can be difficult deciding whether your child needs to stay home when unwell.

The NHS are providing some advice on when your child should be kept home from school.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUDfxlwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4O21TljpsrFoQJFJ_DB4Um1bvLkiyo-jP4eeKPo_MR7p2jpMBB-4BU_iMWCA_aem_G7CKUjkGy9lOawZEEFhGmA

With children heading back to school this week, it can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell.

If you're unsure, see our advice on when a child should be kept at home.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

31/08/2026

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD).

A day which brings a global community together to take action on overdose. Overdose can and must be prevented.