Health

Mayor of Halton is Councillor Pamela Wallace gets ready to cut the ribbon on WELL Runcorn

Halton Borough Council

New WELL Runcorn hub bringing health, wellbeing and education services under one roof

Mum loses incredible four-and-a-half stone in just 29 weeks and reverses diabetes

She was working as an agency nurse at Millbrow Care Home in Widnes when she made the comments

She was working as an agency nurse at Millbrow Care Home in Widnes when she made the comments

Nurse ‘gave colleague scissors to defend herself against feared Muslim attack’

Mike Topping (Lead Contracts Manager, Krol Corlett); Helen McLoughlin (Corporate Fundraising Manager, Clatterbridge Cancer Charity); Neil Hoey (Construction Director, Krol Corlett); Joan Spencer (Chief Executive, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre); Phil

Mike Topping (Lead Contracts Manager, Krol Corlett); Helen McLoughlin (Corporate Fundraising Manager, Clatterbridge Cancer Charity); Neil Hoey (Construction Director, Krol Corlett); Joan Spencer (Chief Executive, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre); Phil

Cancer treatment centre in Halton undergoing £1.3 million refurbishment

Plans to convert the old surgery into a specialist school have been submitted

Plans to convert the old surgery into a specialist school have been submitted

New plans submitted to turn former GP surgery in Widnes into specialist school

Summer fair at Cygnet Paddocks

Summer fair at Cygnet Paddocks

Summer fair brings touch of the seaside to Cygnet Paddocks

Luke Conlan, Scott Price, Eoin Dunlop and Andy O'Neill, founders of Reset and Recover CIC

Luke Conlan, Scott Price, Eoin Dunlop and Andy O'Neill, founders of Reset and Recover CIC

Widnes men fighting Halton addiction crisis through new recovery group

An optician in Runcorn has shared ten top tips for wearing contact lenses safely

An optician in Runcorn has shared ten top tips for wearing contact lenses safely

Runcorn optician shares 10 tips for safer contact lens use

New figures show that 37 per cent of babies in Halton are receiving breastmilk at six to eight weeks of age, up from 24 per cent in 2021.

New figures show that 37 per cent of babies in Halton are receiving breastmilk at six to eight weeks of age, up from 24 per cent in 2021.

Breastfeeding rates in Halton rise by 13 per cent in five years

Parkinson's UK have launched an exercise video programme

Parkinson's UK have launched an exercise video programme

Video exercise scheme launched to support people living with Parkinson’s

The former library on Granville Street in Runcorn

The former library on Granville Street in Runcorn

Halton Borough Council

New community health hub to launch in Runcorn Old Town

Here are the food hygiene ratings across Halton in July

Here are the food hygiene ratings across Halton in July

Food Hygiene Ratings

Full list of Halton businesses scoring top food hygiene marks in July

One in three adults are living with dry eye

One in three adults are living with dry eye

Opticians raise awareness of common dry eye condition affecting one in three

Widnes grandma achieves amazing body transformation

Widnes grandma achieves amazing body transformation

Widnes grandma has 'amazing transformation' after joining Slimming World

St Gerard's pupil Elliott Buckley rang the bell the signal the end of his cancer treatment

St Gerard's pupil Elliott Buckley rang the bell the signal the end of his cancer treatment

Widnes school celebrates year 5 pupil who reached milestone in cancer treatment

Sarah Doyle, owner of Blissful Bodyworks

Sarah Doyle, owner of Blissful Bodyworks

Runcorn woman turns lifelong passion into booming wellness business

Runcorn MP Sarah Pochin at the Viridor site in the town

Runcorn MP Sarah Pochin at the Viridor site in the town

Life next to waste incinerator is ‘damaging people’s physical and mental health’ – MP

Celebrations in Halton

Celebrations in Halton

Incredible Halton mums share their breastfeeding stories - and where you can get help

Here are the latest food hygiene ratings for Halton

Here are the latest food hygiene ratings for Halton

Food Hygiene Ratings

The latest food hygiene ratings for Widnes and Runcorn revealed

A total of 6,818 questionnaires were sent out to patients at medical centres across the borough, with 1,567 being returned complete, demonstrating a response rate of 22 per cent – down from 26 per cent last year.

A total of 6,818 questionnaires were sent out to patients at medical centres across the borough, with 1,567 being returned complete, demonstrating a response rate of 22 per cent – down from 26 per cent last year.

The hardest places to get a GP appointment by phone in Halton

Every year, the NHS publishes the results of its annual GP Patient Survey – and the results are now out for 2026.

Every year, the NHS publishes the results of its annual GP Patient Survey – and the results are now out for 2026.

REVEALED: Patients rank best and worst rated GP surgeries in Runcorn and Widnes

Widnes couple celebrate 'life-changing' weight loss

Widnes couple celebrate 'life-changing' weight loss

Couple celebrate 'life-changing' weight loss after joining Slimming World

Free chair-based yoga classes are on offer for residents of Widnes and Warrington with Parkinson's

Free chair-based yoga classes are on offer for residents of Widnes and Warrington with Parkinson's

Free chair yoga sessions for Parkinson’s launch for Widnes and Warrington

A Runcorn optometrist urges people to look after their eyes this summer

A Runcorn optometrist urges people to look after their eyes this summer

Why protecting your eyes from UV is vital, says Runcorn expert

Cristobelle Federico was named the People's Choice Award winner at the Thank You Awards last month

Cristobelle Federico was named the People's Choice Award winner at the Thank You Awards last month

NHS support worker wins prestigious award thanks to Runcorn and Widnes World readers

The Beeches Medical Centre building is 'sub-standard' according to the practice

The Beeches Medical Centre building is 'sub-standard' according to the practice

Halton Borough Council

Surgery could be on the move due to 'sub standard' building

Sal sustained a 'life-changing' brain injury after he was hit by a car

Sal sustained a 'life-changing' brain injury after he was hit by a car

Widnes neuro hospital praised for helping patient overcome 'life-changing' injury

Clare Adams was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension in November 2023

Clare Adams was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension in November 2023

Widnes woman with rare incurable condition pens children's book

Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating sign

Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating sign

Food Hygiene Ratings

The latest food hygiene ratings for Widnes and Runcorn revealed

A new support group for prostate cancer is launching in Widnes

A new support group for prostate cancer is launching in Widnes

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer patients invited to new Widnes Vikings support group

Mayor Martha Lloyd Jones enjoying Art VR's therapeutic activities

Mayor Martha Lloyd Jones enjoying Art VR's therapeutic activities

Virtual Reality

Virtual reality art hailed a ‘lifeline’ at Runcorn wellbeing event

More time outdoors will help reduce risk of myopia in children, an optician has advised

More time outdoors will help reduce risk of myopia in children, an optician has advised

Runcorn optician urges two extra hours outdoors to protect sight

(L to R) Halton Deputy Mayor Pamela Wallace, Katrina Bury, Halton Mayor Cllr Martha Lloyd Jones, and Mayor Consort Peter Lloyd Jones

(L to R) Halton Deputy Mayor Pamela Wallace, Katrina Bury, Halton Mayor Cllr Martha Lloyd Jones, and Mayor Consort Peter Lloyd Jones

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

Fresh £250k push to modernise Halton cancer treatment ward

Why thousands fewer patients are waiting for treatment at Halton Hospital

Quarter of a million pounds being sought to upgrade cancer centre in Runcorn

Warrington dad Colin Jones and his son Coby

Warrington dad Colin Jones and his son Coby

Cheshire dad launches incredible free online hub to support SEND families across UK

This Myopia Awareness Week, opticians are urging parents to ensure their children take time away from screens

This Myopia Awareness Week, opticians are urging parents to ensure their children take time away from screens

Runcorn optician urges more outdoor time to protect children’s sight

Nurse fraudulently pocketed £6k in NHS sick pay while working elsewhere

Danielle runs Your Baby Scan in Widnes

Danielle runs Your Baby Scan in Widnes

Inside the Widnes ultrasound clinic helping families bond with their baby

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School

Widnes school being supported by UKHSA following outbreak of highly contagious virus

Dad-of-five dies aged 53 months after asbestos-related cancer diagnosis

Sandra Davies, managing director of D&F Associates Limited

Sandra Davies, managing director of D&F Associates Limited

Widnes lab launches safety checklist to tackle health risks at waste sites

Initial concept designs for how the Halton site could look

Initial concept designs for how the Halton site could look

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

Clatterbridge Halton cancer unit to undergo modernisation as part of £8.8m investment

New name agreed for health services in town - but Warrington does not feature

New name agreed for health services in town - but Warrington does not feature

New name agreed for health services in towns - but Halton does not feature

Jessica Grabaskey was diagnosed with ovarian cancer aged 28

Jessica Grabaskey was diagnosed with ovarian cancer aged 28

Finding I had cancer at 28 was heartbreaking - now I want to help others

Helen Cadwallader with her dog

Helen Cadwallader with her dog

Resident urges others not to let fear stop you from life-changing eye surgery

Partou Willowdene Nursery has been recognised for their commitment to promoting good health and wellbeing practices

Partou Willowdene Nursery has been recognised for their commitment to promoting good health and wellbeing practices

Widnes nursery goes above and beyond to support children's health and wellbeing

Noa Lang shared the picture from Whiston Hospital on Instagram

Noa Lang shared the picture from Whiston Hospital on Instagram

Galatasaray star shares update from Whiston Hospital after Liverpool injury

Halton Cancer Support's annual 5k is returning to Widnes this summer

Halton Cancer Support's annual 5k is returning to Widnes this summer

Cancer charity's community fun run returns to Widnes this summer

Donations can be made to Upton Community Centre on Saturday, March 21

Donations can be made to Upton Community Centre on Saturday, March 21

Unused medical items needed to help adults and children overseas

Children in Halton nurseries and schools have been taking part in a programme promoting good tooth brushing skills

Children in Halton nurseries and schools have been taking part in a programme promoting good tooth brushing skills

How this scheme is helping children build brighter, healthier smiles

Runcorn veteran credits medical cannabis for helping him recover from PTSD

Parkinson's UK and British Wheel of Yoga have teamed up in a new partnership

Parkinson's UK and British Wheel of Yoga have teamed up in a new partnership

Free chair yoga session event offered to anyone affected by Parkinson's

Halton Hospital

Halton Hospital

Halton Hospital in top performing trusts for cancer treatment waiting times