Welcome to NHS Halton and St Helens Website

This website contains information about your local health services provided by NHS Halton and St Helens.  You can also use this site to find out information about other local NHS services, including GPs, Dentists, Pharmacists and Opticians.

The site also contains advice on the main health issues in the boroughs.

NHS Halton and St Helens provides NHS services in the community and also works with other local health trusts, local authorities and other organisations to ensure that health services are provided, and that the health needs of local people are being met.

By working closely with our partners, patients and the public we aim to deliver a better, more responsive health service and improve the health of local people.

We hope you find the site useful and welcome your comments. 

Swine Flu symptom checker

Seasonal colds and flu affect 15 million people each year in the UK. Often people make unnecessary trips to their GP when they should be resting at home.

The current influenza pandemic (commonly known as swine flu) in countries around the world has been caused by a new strain of the virus.

Most reported cases in the UK have been mild and people have recovered fully.

However, flu can be a serious condition for some people, so it’s important to get advice if you have flu like symptoms or have any concerns about swine flu.

If you have cold or flu symptoms or are worried you might have caught swine flu use this symptom checker to get further advice.