Blog · 14 November 2020
Dr Susan Hopkins, NHS Test and Trace Medical Director, explains the innovations behind Liverpool’s mass-testing pilot. The people of Liverpool have already done so much to help reduce rates of coronavirus and we are so grateful for your efforts. We now know that at least half of the people with this infection are not presenting
News · 9 November 2020
MORE than 23,000 people have been tested so far in Liverpool’s community testing pilot. Since asymptomatic testing went live at six centres on Friday, 23,170 people have been tested up to 3pm today (Monday 9 November) with 154 people (0.7 per cent) testing positive for Covid-19. A further ten centres were opened on Saturday and
Covid-19 · 8 November 2020
As the first three days of mass Covid-19 testing draws to a close, Liverpool City Council has paid tribute to people who have embraced the initiative.
Blog · 8 November 2020
Terry Whalley, testing director for Cheshire and Merseyside, explains why the city’s mass-testing pilot is so important. We are now into another period of national lockdown. I know that for the people of Merseyside, that might not seem hugely different to what we have all been enduring in Tier 3 for the last few weeks.
Covid-19 · 7 November 2020
Liverpool’s community testing programme is to be extended to a number of secondary and special schools over the coming days. Parents of pupils aged 11-18 will be sent letters asking if they are willing to consent to their child receiving a test. The council is working with partners including public health, the school nursing service
Covid-19 · 4 November 2020
Director of Public Health Matthew Ashton explains why mass testing is so important for Liverpool…. Since March, we have lost more than 600 people to Covid in Liverpool. Hundreds of families have prematurely said goodbye to close relatives and friends. Many didn’t even get the chance to say a final farewell in person because they
News · 23 October 2020
The government has issued new guidance to clinically vulnerable people who need to shield from Covid-19.
Covid-19 · 22 October 2020
The Government is to allow gyms, indoor sports facilities, fitness and dance studios in Liverpool and the wider city region to reopen from Saturday 24 October. They were included in Tier 3 restrictions which came into force on Wednesday 14 October in a bid to drive down COVID-19 infection rates. However, local leaders successfully argued
Blog · 20 October 2020
Public Mental Health Lead Sue Neely on the post-natal depression that left her feeling like a bad mum — and how to deal with the demands of bringing up baby during a pandemic… “Becoming a mother — particularly for the first time — is one of those life events which many women recall with fondness and nostalgia.
News · 15 October 2020
A new appointment only, walk-through coronavirus testing facility for people with symptoms has opened at Stanley Park Car Park on Priory Road, Anfield.
Business · 8 October 2020
Builders and plumbers in Liverpool are being urged to register for a new £2 billion government subsidised scheme to make homes more energy efficient. Under the Green Homes Grant, homeowners can get grant towards the cost of the likes of insulation and low carbon heating, up to the value of £5,000 per household or £10,000 for those on benefits. To
Business · 6 October 2020
The leaders of four northern cities including Liverpool have written to the health secretary to warn that the existing coronavirus restrictions are not working, are confusing and in some cases are counter-productive. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, Cllr Judith Blake from Leeds, Manchester’s leader Cllr Richard Leese and Cllr Nick Forbes from Newcastle have submitted
News · 1 October 2020
Speaking in Parliament today, Health Secretary Matt Hancock tells parliament that #Covid19 measures that were introduced in the North East are being extended to cover the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral.) Watch the announcement below. Be sure to follow our social media channels for the latest updates on Twitter,
Covid-19 · 30 September 2020
Joint statement from Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and Council Leaders of the Liverpool City Region. “As Leaders of the Liverpool City Region, we all understand why further restrictions may be needed to halt the spread of Covid-19 in the communities we represent. “Cases are now averaging well over 200 per
Blog · 25 September 2020
Liverpool City Council is currently consulting on a new landlord licensing scheme. Private Sector Housing Manager Louise Connelly explains why it is so important for the city. Imagine living with a young family in a damp property which leaking windows, a clapped-out boiler, dangerous electrics and a heartless landlord who is happy to take your
News · 23 September 2020
The government has released guidance on which groups are first in line when it comes to getting a test for Covid-19. They are: Acute clinical care staff – those who provide emergency treatment and critical care Care home workers and residents – staff will be tested every week, and residents every 28 days, all new
Covid-19 · 18 September 2020
New restrictions are being introduced in Liverpool and other areas to control the spread of COVID-19. The measures, for Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, Halton and St Helens will be introduced from Tuesday 22 September and will mean: • Residents must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private
News · 17 September 2020
Not sure whether you should have a coronavirus test? The following frequently asked questions set out when you should have have a test and also when you should self-isolate. I have symptoms that I think may be coronavirus what should I do? If you have any coronavirus-like symptoms, even just one, you must isolate immediately
Care · 17 September 2020
Liverpool has successfully bid for £745,000 from the Government to help rough sleepers housed during the pandemic into permanent accommodation. The funding, from the ‘Everyone In’ programme, will be used by the council to support with securing tenancies and providing vulnerable people with household items to settle them into their new homes. Councillor Paul Brant,
Covid-19 · 15 September 2020
Schools across Liverpool are asking parents and carers to wear face coverings on the school run. Director of Public Health Matt Ashton has written to heads to say it is essential that they are worn when dropping off and collecting their children, in the light of a rising number of cases in the city. Data
