NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, have launched an app to help women across the region find trusted health information, forming part of Cheshire and Merseyside Women’s Health Strategy, launched in March 2024.
To app provides women in Cheshire and Merseyside with a “convenient one-stop shop for trusted sources of women’s health information”, including advice and guidance on periods, contraception, screening information, menopause, pelvic health, immunisations and pregnancy, as well as all other areas of female health.
Leader of the project and programme director Catherine McClennan, commented: “We know that the huge amount of information online can be overwhelming for a lot of women and that there is a lot of misinformation available. We wanted to provide a one-stop shop where trusted information and advice on all aspects of women’s health can be available whenever it’s needed so that women can feel empowered to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.”
Dr Fiona Lemmens, deputy medical director of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside and Liverpool GP, added: “This is a fantastic resource for women and girls which will help them to find up-to-date accurate information specific to women’s health all in one place, supporting them to manage their health and wellbeing and make positive health choices.”
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