ALT Text Reads: is A&E for me? UTC or A&E? Not sure where to go, let us help... UTC: Minor cuts or wounds, Minor head injury, Bites or stings, Suspected simple fractures, Rashes and allergic reactions, Minor burns or scalds, Muscle or joint injuries (eg. sprains and strains), Earache, Eye injuries and infections, Emergency contraception, Childhood illnesses (croup & bronchiolitis), Abdominal pain, Urine infections A&E: Loss of consciousness, Acute confused state and fits that are not stopping, Chest pain, Breathing difficulties, Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped, Severe allergic reactions, Severe burns or scalds, Stroke, Major trauma such as road traffic accident

ALT Text Reads: The Annual General Meeting of Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will be held on Friday 26th September 2025, 12.30pm, in the Nightingale House Lecture Theatre at Whiston Hospital. Chairman Steve Rumbelow and Chief Executive Rob Cooper will present the 2024/25 Annual Reports and Accounts, which will be available on the Trust’s website www.MerseyWestLancs.nhs.uk following the meeting. Register to attend by emailing [email protected] Transport is available for those living or working in the Southport and Ormskirk area, please request further information when registering to attend. Written questions should be sent in advance of the meeting to the Chief Executive, no later than Friday 19th September 2025, to: Rob Cooper Chief Executive Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Whiston L35 5DR

ALT Text Reads: The Annual General Meeting of Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will be held on Friday 26th September 2025, 12.30pm, in the Nightingale House Lecture Theatre at Whiston Hospital. Chairman Steve Rumbelow and Chief Executive Rob Cooper will present the 2024/25 Annual Reports and Accounts, which will be available on the Trust’s website www.MerseyWestLancs.nhs.uk following the meeting. Register to attend by emailing [email protected] Transport is available for those living or working in the Southport and Ormskirk area, please request further information when registering to attend. Written questions should be sent in advance of the meeting to the Chief Executive, no later than Friday 19th September 2025, to: Rob Cooper Chief Executive Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Whiston L35 5DR

ALT Text graphic. Text reads: UTC or A&E? Not sure where to go, let us help… UTC - Minor cuts or wounds, Minor head injury, Bites or stings, Suspected simple fractures Rashes and allergic reactions, Minor burns or scalds, Muscle or joint injuries (eg. sprains and strains), Earache, Eye injuries and infections, Emergency contraception Childhood illnesses (croup & bronchiolitis), Abdominal pain, Urine infections. A&E - Loss of consciousness, Acute confused state and fits that are not stopping, Chest pain, Breathing difficulties, Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped, Severe allergic reactions, Severe burns or scalds, Stroke, Major trauma such as road traffic accident.

ALT Image of a map of local cities and boroughs. Text reads: Where you can get urgent care: St Helens UTC: Mon-Sun 8am-8pm.. Kirkby UTC: Mon-Sun 8am-8.30pm. Huyton NHS Walk-in Centre: Mon-Sat 8am-8.30pm. Sun & Bank Hols 10am-8.30pm. Halewood NHS Walk-in Centre: Mon-Sat 8am-8.30pm. Sun & Bank Hols 10am-8.30pm. Widnes UTC: Mon-Sun 8am-9pm. Runcorn UTC: Mon-Sun 8am-9pm. West Lancashire UTC (HCRG Care): Mon-Sun 8am-8pm. Skelmersdale Walk-in Centre (HCRG Care): Mon-Sun 8am-8pm Litherland UTC: Mon-Sun 8am-8pm.

ALT Graphic with the different healthcare options available. Text reads: Not sure where to go, let us help... Self care - Minor cuts & grazes, Minor bruises, Minor sprains, Coughs & colds. Pharmacy - Minor infections, Headaches, Stomach upsets, Bites & stings. GP Surgery - Persistent symptoms, Chronic pain, Long term conditions, New prescriptions. NHS 111 - Feeling unwell? Unsure? Anxious? Need help? Urgent Treatment Centre - Breaks & sprains, X-rays, Cuts & grazes, Fever & rashes. A&E or 999 – Choking, Chest pain, Blacking out, Serious blood loss. Is A&E for me?