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Liverpool City Council

Care · 19 March 2026

Liverpool’s Neurodiversity Strategy to launch at major regional event

Liverpool’s bold plan to improve support for neurodiverse people will officially launch on Tuesday 24th March at a city‑region event which brings together leaders from health, education, employment and the voluntary sector. Liverpool’s Commitment to Neurodiversity: A Strategy for an Inclusive City 2025–2035 will be launched at this year’s Annual Neurodiversity Symposium which is hosted by the University of

Picture of Alison Toolan

Health · 17 March 2026

BLOG:“A profession I am proud to be part of”

 Reflections from Liverpool’s Adult Social Care Principal Social Worker   This week Liverpool City Council is celebrating World Social Work Week, a chance to recognise the dedication and impact of social work across our city. As part of this celebration, we spoke to Alison Toolan, Liverpool’s Principal Social Worker for Adult Social Care, about her journey into

A well-run council · 19 November 2025

Liverpool City Council and Merseyside partners unite to improve the lives of neurodiverse residents 

Liverpool has outlined a bold plan to support neurodiverse people, working in partnership across Merseyside, after research revealed significant barriers in areas including education, employment, and health.  Liverpool’s Commitment to Neurodiversity: A Strategy for an Inclusive City 2025–2035, is a collaborative effort shaped by the voices of neurodivergent people, their families, and carers.  The strategy

Adult Social Care Staff cheering holding holding banner which says 'Adult Social Care Services - Proud to be rate 'Good'. The sign is purple and the 'good' is in green.

Liverpool City Council’s Adult Social Care Celebrates ‘Good’ CQC Rating 

Liverpool’s Adult Social Care services are celebrating a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), awarded following a recent inspection. This positive rating is a significant achievement and reflects the council’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to residents who draw on support.   The CQC’s assessment looked closely at how well the

Axess Sexual Health Logo - Axess with a purple x and 'Sexual Health Matters' underneath

Care · 16 June 2025

Liverpool Leads the Way in Improving Sexual Health

Liverpool is marking a major public health milestone with a significant drop in sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates. Newly released data highlights a 21.1% reduction in sexually transmitted infections diagnosed across Liverpool over the past year, equating to 1,421 fewer cases. The city has seen significant decreases in gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and syphilis diagnoses. Liverpool also

two woman sitting together smiling. One of the woman is colouring in

Care · 13 June 2025

BLOG “Shaping Support Together” – Lynne’s Story as an Unpaid Carer

At Liverpool City Council, we are developing a new Carers Strategy to better support unpaid carers of all ages across our city. As part of this, we need residents and carers to share their experiences and help shape the future of support services. One of those voices is Lynne, a carer from Liverpool, who looks after her

Front page of carers strategy. Liver Bird with images of carers inside.

A well-run council · 9 June 2025

Help Shape the Future of Carer Support in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council is marking Carers Week (June 9 – 15), by urging residents to have their say on a new Strategy, aimed at enhancing support for those who provide unpaid care. The Council is seeking feedback on its draft All-Age Strategy, designed to shape future services across the city. Carers Week celebrates and recognises

a carer helping an elderly man and woman at dinner a table. They are smiling.

Care · 2 June 2025

New Nursing Care Provider at Two Liverpool Care Homes

Liverpool City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of a new nursing care provider to deliver exceptional support for residents at Millvina Nursing Home in Anfield and Brushwood Nursing Home in Speke. Following a thorough and competitive tender process, a 12-month contract has been awarded to Primary Care 24 (PC24). Their innovative ideas and

A well-run council · 18 February 2025

Council to Launch a New Support Service to Help Keep Families Together

Liverpool City Council and its partner agencies are set to introduce a transformative way of working to help families recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and who are receiving specialist care.   The Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) offers an alternative to the family court process by providing parents with specialised support to address the

Care · 13 November 2024

BLOG: World Children’s Day – Putting Children at the Heart of Our Council 

As World Children’s Day nears, Cllr Liz Parsons, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, highlights how we kicked off celebrations today with Liverpool Schools’ Parliament, bringing together hundreds of young people. She also announces a Children’s ‘Takeover’ of the Council’s social media on November 20! Today, we brought together hundreds of children and young people for

Care · 7 October 2024

Liverpool Charity Hosts a Week of Fun Events to Celebrate and Support Kinship Carers

To mark National Kinship Carers Awareness Week (7th–11th October), Liverpool-based charity Kinship Carers Liverpool is organising a week long series of exciting events. Kinship children are those who are looked after by a family member or a family friend. As the longest-running and largest kinship care support group in the UK, the charity has been

Arts & Events · 27 August 2024

Join Us in Making a Difference for Care Leavers in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council is inviting businesses and individuals across the city to an inspiring and impactful conference, “Celebrating Care Leavers: Making a Difference Together,” dedicated to supporting young people leaving care. The council, supported by Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Richard Kemp, is calling on organisations to join a movement that empowers young people who have

Care · 30 June 2023

SEND event for parents and carers

The third Local Offer LIVE event is taking place at The Guild at the University of Liverpool on Wednesday 5 July 2023 from 12 - 7pm.

Care · 20 June 2023

Could you adopt?

Adoption in Merseyside is looking to find adopters for children who wait the longest for families.

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