NHS tests winter plans as Cheshire and Merseyside introduces care hubs
The regional preparations include clinical advice and referral support for healthcare professionals.
NHS leaders have tested North West winter plans against simulated pressures as health and social care services prepare for seasonal demand.
An announcement on 30 October describes a joint exercise involving NHS trusts and the region’s three integrated care boards.
In Cheshire and Merseyside, Unscheduled Care Coordination Hubs are being introduced to help healthcare professionals obtain clinical assessments, advice and referrals for patients with urgent or complex needs. The NHS says the aim is to prevent unnecessary admissions and support discharge.
The announcement also describes ambulance-service work with Age UK on falls prevention. It gives no Warrington-specific hub opening date or public booking route.
Where this report comes from.
Official regional NHS announcement checked on 2 November 2026. This concerns winter service preparations, not a public appointment service or a confirmed Warrington hub launch.
- NHS Cheshire and Merseyside: winter preparationscheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk · Source published 30 Oct 2026
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