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Liverpool City Council

Health · 14 May 2020

COVID-19 face covering advice

People in Liverpool are being advised to follow new government guidance in relation to wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. New advice published this week by the government recommends the public consider wearing face coverings in shops, on Merseyrail trains and on buses to help reduce the

Blog · 7 May 2020

Uncertainty and Wellbeing

Matt Ashton is the Director of Public Health for Liverpool City Council. Matt lives in the city and takes up the role at a time of unprecedented challenge. Matt was previously the Director of Public Health at the neighbouring Merseyside borough of Sefton Council. Liverpool was the first council in the country to appoint a

Blog · 7 May 2020

Looking After Children’s Teeth During Lockdown

We are living through a strange and unprecedented time. Children are out of their normal routines and lockdown is presenting a real parenting challenge for most — but you are likely to be doing an amazing job in these extraordinary times — nobody has it all figured out but here are some of my top

News · 29 April 2020

NHS advice on what to do if you need dental treatment during lockdown…

Dental services are in place across the city – and the region – for patients and the public during the lockdown. All high street dental and orthodontic practices are able to give advice, guidanceand prescriptions, which you can collect from your local pharmacy. People with dental problems are being asked to contact their dental practice

News · 23 April 2020

Coronavirus testing station to open in Liverpool

A drive-in coronavirus testing station for key workers is to open in Liverpool. The site has been identified by the Merseyside Resilience Forum – made up of civil and emergency services – in partnership with the NHS, and is a convenient, centrally located site which has prepared parking spaces for testing. It is being managed

Family · 17 April 2020

Victims of Domestic Abuse reassured #YouAreNotAlone

Partners across Merseyside have a clear message to share with victims of domestic abuse during lockdown – #YouAreNotAlone., Liverpool City Council, together with colleagues in St Helens, Sefton and Wirral Councils, working with Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and health partners, want to make sure people are aware of the help and support

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

Care · 17 April 2020

Care workers praised for commitment during COVID-19

Care workers in Liverpool are being praised for their hard work and commitment during the coronavirus pandemic. Cabinet member for adult social care and health, Cllr Paul Brant, has paid tribute to the thousands of staff working in residential and nursing homes and home carers visiting people in the community. Care staff provide support to

News · 15 April 2020

New campaign wants you to be “Kind to Your Mind”

PEOPLE in Liverpool are being urged to be kind to their minds during the Coronavirus outbreak. A new campaign, Kind to your Mind, led by Cheshire & Merseyside Health & Care Partnership, has been launched that aims to support the mental wellbeing of people living and working across the region. The campaign also sees the

Health · 9 April 2020

Plan for huge civic ‘thank you’ to key workers when COVID19 crisis is over

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has announced the city will come together to support, celebrate and remember the efforts of health staff and other key workers when safe to do so, after the COVID-19 crisis is over. In a keynote address – broadcast on the council’s digital channels earlier today – the Mayor committed to

Health · 7 April 2020

Call for Airbnb owners to act responsibly

Owners of Airbnb and other rental properties in Liverpool are being urged not to host bookings from visitors and tourists during the coronavirus pandemic. The council’s Environmental Health Team has received a number of complaints about homes and apartments still being rented out – despite advice from health officials for people not to travel unless

Care · 6 April 2020

Advice and support for carers

If you are caring for a vulnerable family member or friend during the coronavirus outbreak there is plenty of help and advice available that will support you in your caring role. The government has issued general advice for carers particularly about what to do if the person you’re caring for has symptoms. Liverpool Carers Centre

Health · 3 April 2020

Changes to sexual health services during coronavirus pandemic

An online service for residents wishing to access STI testing and contraception during the coronavirus pandemic has been launched by Public Health Liverpool. It means that people can still receive services, while at the same time minimising contact for patients and staff by preventing the need to go to a clinic. Click on the links

Health · 29 March 2020

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, thanks colleagues

“To my brilliant colleagues in social care, The last few weeks have been difficult for all of us. I am acutely conscious that you, along with colleagues across the health and social care system, are on the front line caring for and supporting people in incredibly challenging circumstances. Many of the people you care for

Health · 26 March 2020

Homeless relocated to new accommodation to reduce coronavirus threat

Homeless people with health conditions and rough sleepers in shared facilities are to be relocated to more appropriate housing to help reduce the spread of coronavirus in Liverpool. It means the council’s rough sleeper shelter Labre House will close, with people currently sharing communal spaces and bathrooms transferred instead to places with separate rooms and

Consumer Protection · 26 March 2020

Prohibition order for pub breaching coronavirus restrictions

A pub in south Liverpool has been issued with a prohibition order after it was found to be open, in breach of coronavirus restrictions. Licensing officers were tipped off last weekend that The Orient in Speke was open, in contravention of government orders last Friday night for entertainment, hospitality and indoor leisure premises to close.

Health · 26 March 2020

Day centres close due to coronavirus restrictions

Day care facilities in Liverpool are being closed temporarily due to the impact of coronavirus restrictions. They include premises for dementia, mental health and learning disabilities. The centres are not being used at the moment because of the limits placed on people’s movements by the government to slow the spread of COVID-19. The following centres

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