Drive Ability North West celebrates 30 years supporting people to stay mobile and independent
Celebrations took place on Thursday 18 May, as Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust marked 30 years of its Drive Ability North West service. Continue reading →
ARCHIVED: RCN strike action expected to cause significant Bank Holiday disruption to services
Local services across Cheshire and Merseyside are expected to suffer a “significant impact” during the 24-hour strike by Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members over the Bank Holiday weekend. Continue reading →
ARCHIVED: If it’s not an A&E emergency this Easter – there’s a UTC for that!
Bridgewater Community Healthcare is reminding the public to use the NHS wisely if it’s a non-emergency this Easter. Continue reading →
ARCHIVED: NHS industrial action in February
Health leaders in Cheshire and Merseyside are asking the public to use services wisely for any health needs ahead of “significant service disruption” during industrial action by nurses and ambulance workers on Monday 6 February 2023. Continue reading →
New fitness to drive scheme launches in Merseyside as alternative to prosecution
Drive Ability North West is championing a police programme set up to support vulnerable road users to drive more safely through education and engagement. Continue reading →
New year… new job? Your local NHS is recruiting!
Do you want to make a difference and embark on an exciting career in the NHS? If so, Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is holding a recruitment fair at the Hillcrest Hotel in Widnes on Thursday 1 December 2022, between 1pm and 7pm. Continue reading →
A heartfelt #TeamBridgewater ‘thank you’
The achievements of community healthcare staff have been applauded at the annual Bridgewater NHS ‘Thank You’ awards. Continue reading →
Widnes Urgent Treatment Centre – Have a worry-free summer
As temperatures once again rise over the coming days, Widnes Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) is here for you this summer. Continue reading →
Widnes Urgent Treatment Centre – Here for you this Bank Holiday weekend
As we slowly learn to live with Covid-19, we are today (Friday 29 April 2022) reverting Widnes Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) back to a ‘walk-in’ service. Continue reading →
Bridgewater triumphs at Nursing Times Workforce Awards
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been announced as the deserving winner of the ‘Best Recruitment Experience’ category at the 2021 Nursing Times Workforce Awards. Continue reading →
Bridgewater NHS says ‘Thank You’ at annual staff awards
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has applauded its dedicated workforce by announcing the winners of this year’s ‘Thank You’ awards. Continue reading →
Consider your options – get the right treatment
Your local NHS offers many different options to ensure you can access the most appropriate care for your health concerns and conditions. If you are experiencing a 999 emergency, which means that it is critical or life-threatening, then phone 999 for emergency help. If your injury or illness is not life-threatening, then you should consider which route is the most appropriate for you. 12 August 2021… Continue reading →
Bridgewater marks 10 year milestone
Established on the 1 April 2011, the organisation is a leading provider of NHS community health services to the people of Warrington, Halton, St Helens and Oldham. It also provides community dental services across key areas throughout Greater Manchester and Cheshire. 7 April 2021… Continue reading →
Have your say on the future of Allied Health Professional services
Services users and patients of Bridgewater’s therapy services are being urged to take part in a national conversation to help shape the future of Allied Health Professional services across the country. 10 March 2021… Continue reading →
Award-winning text support service launches for parents, carers and teens
A new confidential text messaging service has launched for young people, parents and carers across Warrington, Halton and Oldham. 1 February 2021… Continue reading →
Bridgewater develops innovative system to ensure children are protected from flu during pandemic
An innovative NHS immunisation team has adapted its methods of delivering flu vaccinations to schoolchildren in the region – ensuring they are protected from Covid-19, whilst being immunised against the illness. 6 November 2020… Continue reading →
Bridgewater nurse Chloe earns huge praise
Chloe Sutton has ticked every box and more and won her the praise and plaudits of her peers for the actions she took when confronted by an extremely challenging situation whilst visiting a patient in his home. 30 June 2020… Continue reading →
National Carers Week 2020 – Bridgewater launches its Carers Strategy
This week (8-12 June) is National Carers Week – a fitting time for Bridgewater to launch its Carers Strategy and supporting information plan.
10 June 2020… Continue reading →
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