NHS Long Term Plan.

Healthwatch Cheshire has today published a report outlining the public's views on the NHS Long Term Plan.

The NHS has produced a Long Term Plan, setting out all the things it wants health services to do better for people across the country. For these plans to work, the NHS needs to shape local plans based on local needs. We asked people #WhatWouldYouDo to improve local services in Cheshire and Merseyside.

Earlier this year, more than 2800 residents, patients and their families from Cheshire and Merseyside, including 303 from Cheshire East and 273 from Cheshire West and Chester shared their views on what matters to them in local NHS and care services.

The people of Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester told us that they would like:

• Access to the help and treatment they need when they want it.
• Professionals that listen.
• A focus on prevention, environment and infrastructure.
• A joined-up approach to accessible services.
• Easier access to GP appointments.

We would like to thank everyone who promoted our surveys, provided their feedback and took part in our focus groups.