Blog · 29 December 2020
“When things are at their worst I feel like I’m drowning. It feels like I’m kicking my legs and trying to get to the surface but it’s just getting harder and harder.” – Stacey McKeown, a Customer Service Advisor in the Careline team, shares a brave account of her battle with anxiety. “You don’t look
Covid-19 · 22 December 2020
Liverpool’s public health leaders are asking people who have recently travelled to the area from Tier 4 areas and Wales to get tested for Covid-19.
Blog · 22 December 2020
Director of Public Health Matt Ashton writes about what we know so far about the new variant of COVID-19
Covid-19 · 21 December 2020
The University of Liverpool is carrying out an evaluation of Liverpool’s Covid-19 testing programme. They want to hear from people in the city who haven’t taken part in the scheme, to find out why. If you are willing to participate, then please contact psycmast@liverpool.ac.uk, or call 0151 794 1410. The interview will take no more
Blog · 15 December 2020
Liverpool’s Director of Public Health Matthew Ashton writes about the rollout of the Covid 19 vaccine.
Blog · 14 December 2020
Liverpool City Council’s Public Protection Unit is a small team that makes a big difference. Described as ‘the death detectives’ by a TV producer, they spend their time dedicated to giving a dignified departure to those who pass away, seemingly leaving no one behind. But what they witness in a day stays with them for
Covid-19 · 11 December 2020
Covid SMART testing was introduced for the first time among delegates attending a business event.
Housing · 11 December 2020
An application is set to be submitted to the Government for a comprehensive landlord licensing scheme covering around 80 per cent of privately rented properties in Liverpool.
Blog · 10 December 2020
Bridgadier Joe Fossey OBE writes aboutt his experience supporting Liverpool's Covid testing programme.
Covid-19 · 8 December 2020
Dr Jackie Bene, who is in charge of the COvid-19 vaccine rollout locally, says the hard work begins now.
Covid-19 · 4 December 2020
The phased transition of Liverpool’s Covid testing sites from the military to civilian staff is getting under way.
Care · 4 December 2020
Yesterday, a pilot programme was launched that will pave the way for more meaningful indoor visits in care homes. Eleven homes are part of the Liverpool City Council-led programme that will see lateral flow tests (LFTs) being used to enable visits to take place without protective screens. Can I go to any test centre in
Covid-19 · 1 December 2020
There will be a reduction in the number of sites for people without Covid symptoms to get tested in Liverpool from Wednesday 2 December in preparation for the transition from military to civilian operation of centres.
News · 30 November 2020
FIVE Liverpool young people are set to see their artwork exhibited across the city – and you won’t need to go to a gallery to see it. The quintet are all winners in a competition that will see some Scouse flair lent to the latest addition to most people’s wardrobes – face coverings. And now
Covid-19 · 27 November 2020
Liverpool City Council has delayed the start of its pilot in which some relatives of care home residents will be able visit loved ones - without a screen - if they test negative with a Lateral Flow Covid-19 test on arrival for the visit.
Covid-19 · 26 November 2020
The Government is introducing a new three Tier system of coronavirus restrictions from Wednesday 2 December. Liverpool and the wider city region (Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral) is the first area in the country to move down from Tier 3 (very high alert), which it was in before the national lockdown, to Tier
Blog · 26 November 2020
Director of Public Health, Matthew Ashton, warns we can't let our guard down despite today's good news.
News · 26 November 2020
If someone had told me six weeks ago Liverpool would be the first Tier 3 city to be made a Tier 2 city by the start of December, I’d have called that a good result.
Covid-19 · 26 November 2020
Mayor Joe Anderson has cautiously welcomed the Government’s decision to place Liverpool and the wider city region in tier 2 of coronavirus restrictions from Wednesday 2 December.
News · 18 November 2020
Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton, clears up some of the false claims about the COVID-19 mass testing pilot… Since COVID-19 affected all of our lives earlier this year, we have all seen a lot of rumours on social media, TV programmes and WhatsApp groups. These range from factual questions which everyone is right to
