Connect, Learn, Thrive

The Champs Collaborative’s approach to workforce, wellbeing and development, designed to support our public health workforce across Cheshire and Merseyside.

NHS Drink Free Days app

Cheshire and Merseyside campaign promotes the NHS Drink Free Days app

“I couldn’t face the idea of leaving him without a mum”

A new multi-channel campaign 'Stop for Good' has launched in Cheshire and Merseyside, encouraging smokers to quit by highlighting the emotional harms of smoking.

Tobacco and Vapes Bill receives Royal Assent

The changes will mean that people born on or after 1 January 2009 will never be able to legally buy tobacco or vapes, creating a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to break the cycle of addiction and preventable illnesses caused by smoking, say those who champion the Bill.

Turning neighbourhood health from policy into practice

Following the publication of the All Together Fairer Neighbourhoods Framework in March, the Chairs of Cheshire and Merseyside’s All Together Fairer Board and Neighbourhoods Task and Finish Group have published an article with The Municipal Journal.

Welcome to the Champs Public Health Collaborative website

Led by the ten Champs Directors, the Champs Public Health Collaborative brings partners together to improve the health and wellbeing of the 2.7 million people living in Cheshire and Merseyside.

We work with a wide range of partners on key public health programmes – you will find more information about these under ‘What we do’. Here you will also find the latest news from the Collaborative and information about upcoming events.

Our priorities are agreed by the Champs Directors every year and include specific Programmes like Suicide Prevention and Reducing Harm from Alcohol to enablers like communications and strategic intelligence.

The Collaborative is facilitated by the Champs Support Team. Should you wish to get in touch please e-mail champscommunications@wirral.gov.uk.

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News| 30th June 2026

Cheshire and Merseyside launches new programme to address public health workforce challenges

Cheshire and Merseyside’s Champs Directors have launched Connect, Learn, Thrive,...

News| 29th June 2026

Drink Free Days campaign relaunches for Alcohol Awareness Week

Ahead of Alcohol Awareness Week 6th July – 12th July,...

News| 26th June 2026

Cheshire and Merseyside host a series of suicide prevention events this autumn

Communities across Cheshire and Merseyside are coming together this autumn...

News| 25th June 2026

Beyond the Limit: what comes next for tackling child and family poverty in Cheshire and Merseyside

By Professor Matt Ashton, Director of Public Health for Liverpool...

Events

Heart of Glass | Ground-breaking exhibition in Liverpool in September, giving space to experiences of suicide

10th September 2026

Dates: Saturday 5th September 2026 to Saturday 10th October 2026 Location: Cunard...

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