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HDRC and NIHR team in front of the Beatles statues.

Services · 29 July 2026

Liverpool residents helping build stronger evidence through community voice

Liverpool’s Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) has received positive feedback from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), praising its strong community engagement, commitment to evidence-informed decision-making and success in embedding research across Liverpool City Council. A key area highlighted during a recent NIHR visit was Liverpool’s innovative approach to involving residents in research through

Group of people stood in front on a screen that reads 'Fairer Healthier Liverpool'.

Thriving communities · 28 July 2026

BLOG: From city to city region, we’re building a fairer, healthier future together

By Councillor Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council “The announcement that Liverpool City Region is becoming a Marmot City Region is a significant milestone for our area and a powerful statement about the kind of future we want to create. “At its heart, the Marmot approach recognises something that many of us have known

A well-run council · 28 July 2026

Liverpool hospitals introduce Zero Alcohol Policy as Hospital Watch shows early success

University Hospitals of Liverpool Group is introducing a Zero Alcohol Policy across hospital sites as part of Hospital Watch, a pioneering partnership initiative developed by Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team, working alongside NHS partners, Trading Standards and local licensed retailers to reduce alcohol-related harm, improve patient safety and support recovery. The programme was developed following concerns

Child getting vaccinated with parent behind smiling

Healthier lives for children and adults · 27 July 2026

Liverpool families urged to catch up on MMR and MMRV vaccinations this summer

Liverpool families are being encouraged to check their children’s vaccination records this summer and make sure they are up to date with their MMR or MMRV vaccinations, which protect against measles, mumps, and rubella. Children aged 12 months to 11 years who have missed an MMR or MMRV vaccination can catch up through their GP practice,

Health · 27 July 2026

BLOG: 40 years of WHO Healthy Cities in Liverpool

When Liverpool joined the World Health Organization’s Healthy Cities movement in 1986, the city was facing significant social and economic challenges. Forty years later, while health inequalities remain a reality, Liverpool’s experience demonstrates that meaningful improvements in health and wellbeing are possible when cities take a long-term, place-based approach. The most important lesson from four decades of Healthy Cities

A strong and fair economy for all · 16 July 2026

Liverpool healthy weight programme shortlisted for national public health award

Liverpool City Council’s healthy weight programme, Liv Life Liverpool, has been shortlisted for a Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Health and Wellbeing Award, recognising its work to improve health and tackle inequalities across the city. Liv Life Liverpool is Liverpool City Council’s commissioned healthy weight service, delivered by ICE Creates. The service takes a

Female nurse holding a stethoscope in the shape of a heart.

A well-run council · 14 July 2026

Liverpool backs award-winning Axess sexual health service for another three years

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has approved plans to extend the city’s sexual and reproductive health service, Axess, for a further three years. The decision means the service, delivered by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT), will continue until October 2029. Cabinet also backed plans to introduce new prevention measures to help reduce sexually transmitted infections (STIs), prevent

A strong and fair economy for all · 13 July 2026

Cheshire and Merseyside come together this autumn to raise awareness of suicide prevention and support for all

Communities across Cheshire and Merseyside are coming together this autumn to support a series of events that encourage conversations about suicide, reduce stigma, and make sure that everyone knows where to go for help and support for their mental health. Sadly, some areas in Cheshire and Merseyside experience amongst the highest rates of death from

Cllr Rahima Farah issuing address at the launch event

News · 9 July 2026

New community-led project launched to improve reproductive health outcomes for women with epilepsy

Liverpool City Council has welcomed the launch of a new community-led project that aims to improve reproductive health outcomes for women living with epilepsy and ensure their experiences help shape future services and support. Seize Control: My Epilepsy, My Body, My Choice is a community-driven initiative based in Liverpool that focuses on supporting people living with

Harry Doyle and Matt Ashton stood holding a placard in the Town Hall

A strong and fair economy for all · 9 July 2026

Liverpool joins national coalition calling for an end to gambling advertising

Liverpool City Council has joined a national coalition calling for an end to gambling advertising, as part of its commitment to reducing gambling-related harm across the city. The Council has become the latest local authority to join the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA), a growing alliance of councils, public health organisations, charities and campaign groups working

A strong and fair economy for all · 3 July 2026

Liverpool launches Smokefree Sidelines in youth rugby at Magic Weekend

Liverpool is set to launch Smokefree Sidelines in youth rugby at this year’s Magic Weekend (4-5 June 2026), marking a major step forward in creating healthier environments for children and young people across the city’s sports pitches. Smokefree Sidelines encourages parents, carers and spectators to avoid smoking or vaping around the pitch, helping to create

A strong and fair economy for all · 1 July 2026

South Liverpool seniors enjoy seaside escape to boost wellbeing and tackle isolation

A group of older residents from South Liverpool enjoyed a day at the seaside as part of a community initiative helping to tackle loneliness, improve wellbeing and bring people together. The trip, organised by SWAGGA Primary Care Network (PCN) and Liverpool City Council’s Neighbourhood team, in partnership with Arriva, took 18 residents to Southport for a day

public health · 1 July 2026

Liverpool meets national target as smoking in pregnancy falls to record low

Liverpool has met the national ambition to reduce smoking during pregnancy, with new provisional figures showing that 4.6% of women were smoking at the time they gave birth in 2025/26, below the national target of 5%. The latest NHS England data also shows that Liverpool has made faster progress than both the Northwest and England over the last

Liverpool · 23 June 2026

Stories, partnerships and innovation: Reflections from the final ReCITE Festival of Learning event

Community organisations, health providers, researchers and strategic leaders came together at The Florrie in Liverpool on 18 June for the final event in the ReCITE Festival of Learning – a day of reflection, shared learning and celebration that highlighted the power of communities working as equal partners in creating change. Bringing together partners from across Liverpool and

A strong and fair economy for all · 19 June 2026

Community partnerships driving change in Liverpool health outcomes

People living in some of Liverpool’s neighbourhoods can expect to live significantly shorter and less healthy lives than those in more affluent parts of the city. Tackling these inequalities remains one of the biggest challenges facing Liverpool, but a growing partnership between communities, health services, researchers and local organisations is demonstrating that lasting change starts at neighbourhood level. ReCITE’s Festival of Learning

Black and white image of hands typing on laptop

public health · 13 June 2026

New campaign exposes truth behind World Cup gambling adverts

A major public-health campaign is launching across Liverpool ahead of this summer’s men’s football World Cup to expose the reality behind gambling advertising and help young people understand the risks that gambling adverts rarely show. The campaign, which features legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley OBE, who previously stepped away from a role due to concerns

Group of people in bar holding pink sign that reads, call it, be a mate.

Community Safety · 10 June 2026

Football fans urged to know their limit as Liverpool promotes safer nights out

As the World Cup kicks off, Liverpool City Council is encouraging fans to enjoy the atmosphere while knowing when to ‘call it’ on drinking to look after themselves and their mates. The ‘Call It! Enjoy More, Drink Less’ initiative, delivered in partnership with Merseyside Police, Liverpool John Moores University and the Police and Crime Commissioner, aims to support safer

Health · 9 June 2026

Liverpool sees sharp drop in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) but experts urge residents to keep testing

Health leaders are encouraged by latest reductions in STIs across the city but say maintaining strong testing rates is essential to ensure infections are picked up early and that progress continues. Liverpool has recorded a significant fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with new figures showing a 17.8% drop in diagnoses. This is greater than the national decrease of 8.7%. The

Services · 9 June 2026

Liverpool brings NHS-style health checks to community venues

Residents in Liverpool can now access quick, free health checks in convenient community settings, as Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team supports the introduction of new self-service health stations at Lifestyles Alsop and Garston. The new stations, funded by Public Health Liverpool, will give people the opportunity to complete a simple health check in under five minutes, helping to spot early signs of serious

A man on a computer completing training.

Thriving communities · 5 June 2026

New LGBTQ+ Suicide Awareness Training launched to support safer, more inclusive conversations

The Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA), in partnership with Liverpool City Council, has launched a new LGBTQ+ Suicide Awareness Training course designed to help people feel more confident supporting LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling with their mental health. The free online training brings together lived experience, community voices and clinical insight to highlight the unique

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