Healthier lives for children and adults · 14 May 2026
Liverpool City Council has brought together partners from education, health, early years and youth services to develop a shared approach to supporting healthy screen use for children and young people across the city. At an event on Friday 1 May 2026, local organisations talked about what the evidence says on how screens and social media affect children’s
Care · 19 March 2026
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
Health · 17 March 2026
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
Housing · 17 February 2026
A raft of measures proposed to drive down the cost pressures on the council’s temporary housing budget
A well-run council · 19 November 2025
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
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 13 October 2025
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
Care · 16 June 2025
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
Care · 13 June 2025
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
A well-run council · 9 June 2025
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
Care · 2 June 2025
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
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
Road Safety · 12 December 2024
Christmas revellers in Liverpool are being asked the stark question of ‘Who’s taking you home?’ in a hard-hitting campaign aiming to stop people drink or drug driving this festive season.
Care · 13 November 2024
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
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
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
Uncategorized · 2 July 2024
Liverpool City Council is hosting an event for those who support children and young people with SEND. The Council is partnering once again with Liverpool Parent Carer Forum (LivPaC) for the Local Offer LIVE Event. This is one of the city’s biggest events for families to come and meet providers and organisations which support children
Healthier lives for children and adults · 25 April 2024
Families in Liverpool are being urged to bring their children forward for routine immunisations this World Immunisation Week
Care · 18 July 2023
A brand new approach to supporting families in Liverpool is being launched on Wednesday 19 July, when the first of five Family Hub networks opens.
Care · 5 July 2023
Liverpool is opening five Family Hub centres between now and 2025, providing centralised support for all families across the city.
Care · 30 June 2023
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.
