25 October 2026
Liverpool City Council
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Liverpool · 23 June 2026

Stories, partnerships and innovation: Reflections from the final ReCITE Festival of Learning event 

Community organisations, health providers, researchers and strategic leaders came together at The Florrie in Liverpool on 18 June for the final event in the ReCITE Festival of Learning – a day of reflection, shared learning and celebration that highlighted the power of communities working as equal partners in creating change.  Bringing together partners from across Liverpool and

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Community partnerships driving change in Liverpool health outcomes 

People living in some of Liverpool’s neighbourhoods can expect to live significantly shorter and less healthy lives than those in more affluent parts of the city. Tackling these inequalities remains one of the biggest challenges facing Liverpool, but a growing partnership between communities, health services, researchers and local organisations is demonstrating that lasting change starts at neighbourhood level.  ReCITE’s Festival of Learning

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public health · 13 June 2026

New campaign exposes truth behind World Cup gambling adverts

A major public-health campaign is launching across Liverpool ahead of this summer’s men’s football World Cup to expose the reality behind gambling advertising and help young people understand the risks that gambling adverts rarely show. The campaign, which features legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley OBE, who previously stepped away from a role due to concerns

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Community Safety · 10 June 2026

Football fans urged to know their limit as Liverpool promotes safer nights out 

As the World Cup kicks off, Liverpool City Council is encouraging fans to enjoy the atmosphere while knowing when to ‘call it’ on drinking to look after themselves and their mates.  The ‘Call It! Enjoy More, Drink Less’ initiative, delivered in partnership with Merseyside Police, Liverpool John Moores University and the Police and Crime Commissioner, aims to support safer

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Health · 9 June 2026

Liverpool sees sharp drop in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) but experts urge residents to keep testing 

Health leaders are encouraged by latest reductions in STIs across the city but say maintaining strong testing rates is essential to ensure infections are picked up early and that progress continues.  Liverpool has recorded a significant fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with new figures showing a 17.8% drop in diagnoses. This is greater than the national decrease of 8.7%.  The

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Services · 9 June 2026

Liverpool brings NHS-style health checks to community venues

Residents in Liverpool can now access quick, free health checks in convenient community settings, as Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team supports the introduction of new self-service health stations at Lifestyles Alsop and Garston.  The new stations, funded by Public Health Liverpool, will give people the opportunity to complete a simple health check in under five minutes, helping to spot early signs of serious

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Thriving communities · 5 June 2026

New LGBTQ+ Suicide Awareness Training launched to support safer, more inclusive conversations

The Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA), in partnership with Liverpool City Council, has launched a new LGBTQ+ Suicide Awareness Training course designed to help people feel more confident supporting LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling with their mental health. The free online training brings together lived experience, community voices and clinical insight to highlight the unique

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Health · 1 June 2026

Liverpool to deliver major liver health initiative with The British Society of Gastroenterology

Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX) is proud to support a major public health engagement programme this June, delivered alongside BSG LIVE 2026, the flagship annual conference of The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), taking place from 22–25 June. Working in partnership with BSG, British Liver Trust, Liverpool Convention Bureau and Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team,

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Community · 27 May 2026

Liverpool celebrates organisations leading the way as a Fairer, Healthier Marmot City

The Fairer Healthier Liverpool Partnership has recognised a wide range of organisations for their outstanding commitment to tackling health inequalities, as part of the city’s ongoing journey as a Marmot City.  At the Fairer, Healthier Liverpool Celebration Event held on Thursday 21 May at The Florrie, organisations from across the voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise (VCFSE) and public sectors

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public health · 20 May 2026

Liverpool recognised at national public health event 

Liverpool City Council has received national recognition at the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) Annual General Meeting, where its innovative and impactful approach to public health was highlighted among leaders from across the country.  Liverpool’s Public Health Annual Report (PHAR) was celebrated during the AGM’s Annual Report session, with the city commended for its clear infographics

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Education · 19 May 2026

Liverpool launches citywide initiative to strengthen cardiac emergency readiness in schools

Liverpool City Council has launched a new citywide initiative to support schools in responding effectively to cardiac emergencies, with the first training session taking place today (Tuesday 19 May) at Rice Lane Primary School.  The programme brings together Public Health, Education, School Improvement Liverpool (SIL), the Oliver King Foundation, and the Council’s Health and Safety

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