ST HELENS & Knowsley Health Authority has scooped three awards in the NHS North West Healthstart Festival for its efforts to develop a healthier workplace.

The authority received a Silver Pledge Award, a Participation Award and a Bronze Charity Award at the Healthstart grand finale held in Preston at the weekend.

This year's festival charity beneficiary, the British Heart Foundation North West, will receive an estimated £25,000 from participating NHS organisations as well as from the Liverpool-Chester Bike Ride, which takes place within the festival period and includes members of the public as well as health employees.

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