
On 29 January 2025, Kathy McMullin from Healthwatch Halton spoke to Sue Lewis and Carla Boden from Change Grow Live. CGL support adults who are experiencing problems with drugs or alcohol. CGL can be contacted on 0151 422 1400 or online at https://www.changegrowlive.org/integrated-recovery-halton/referrals

On 19 December 2024, Kathy McMullin from Healthwatch Halton spoke to Hayley Winstanley from the Alzeimers Society. They discussed the many ways that the Alzeimers Society can support both those with dementia and their carers. For more information please visit their website – alzeimers.org.uk or contact the Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456

On November 2024 Healthwatch Halton broadcast, Kathy McMullin spoke to Hayley Smith from NorthWest HIV Support CIC. Hayley can be contacted on 07488227331, by email at nwhs21@hotmail.com or on Facebook NorthWest HIV Support CIC


For her very first Healthwatch Halton Show, Kathy McMullin spoke to Angela Spruce, Co-ordinator from The Stroke Association. Angela’s contact details are 01928 249488 or email angela.spruce@stroke.org.uk
The Stroke Association can also be found on Twitter (X) @TheStroke Assoc or on Facebook -The Stroke Association

Eileen spoke to Dr Rachel Veeravalli from Public Health Medicine about Stoptober, the stop smoking campaign for October 2024. To find out more about the campaign, or for support, contact your local Stop Smoking Service by email – HIT@halton.gov.uk or by phone on 0300 029 0029

Derek Gates spoke to Rachel McKernan and Cherry Bhimagunta from Age Concern Mid Mersey in July 2024. Learn about the ways in which Age Concern Mid Mersey are helping and supporting people that are aged 50+. To learn more visit ageuk.org.uk/midmersey

Derek Gates spoke to Emma, a specialist therapist for Lymphoedema. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this condition. Go to nhs.uk>conditions>lymphoedema to learn more.

Derek Gates spoke to Kathy McMullin, Community Outreach Lead for Healthwatch Halton. Healthwatch Halton is your local health and social care champion, ensuring your views are heard by NHS leaders and decision makers, in order to improve care. Visit healthwatchhalton.co.uk to learn more.

In January 2024, Derek Gates spoke to Stephanie from United Utilities about how their Priority Services Scheme was helping and supporting people in the Northwest. Visit their website at unitedutilites.com/help-and-support-services.

In April 2024, Derek Gates spoke to Simon Contable, the outgoing CEO of Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust. Simon discussed the plans for the Halton Hospital site particularly with relation to Planned Care.