Healthier lives for children and adults

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

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

Healthier lives for children and adults · 5 June 2026

Liverpool sees significant drop in young people smoking and vaping

Liverpool is seeing a dramatic decline in the number of young people smoking and vaping, according to new findings from Trading Standards North West.

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

Health · 1 June 2026

Liverpool to deliver major liver health initiative with The British Society of Gastroenterology

Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX) is proud to support a major public health engagement programme this June, delivered alongside BSG LIVE 2026, the flagship annual conference of The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), taking place from 22–25 June. Working in partnership with BSG, British Liver Trust, Liverpool Convention Bureau and Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team,

Community · 27 May 2026

Liverpool celebrates organisations leading the way as a Fairer, Healthier Marmot City

The Fairer Healthier Liverpool Partnership has recognised a wide range of organisations for their outstanding commitment to tackling health inequalities, as part of the city’s ongoing journey as a Marmot City. At the Fairer, Healthier Liverpool Celebration Event held on Thursday 21 May at The Florrie, organisations from across the voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise (VCFSE) and public sectors

Education · 26 May 2026

Liverpool schools to undergo summer works

Preparation works will take place during the May half-term, with the main programme scheduled between 20 July and 28 August

Matt Ashton, Director of Public Health, sat at a table with other Directors of Public Health.

public health · 20 May 2026

Liverpool recognised at national public health event

Liverpool City Council has received national recognition at the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) Annual General Meeting, where its innovative and impactful approach to public health was highlighted among leaders from across the country. Liverpool’s Public Health Annual Report (PHAR) was celebrated during the AGM’s Annual Report session, with the city commended for its clear infographics

Group of adults and children at launch of defibrillator training

Education · 19 May 2026

Liverpool launches citywide initiative to strengthen cardiac emergency readiness in schools

Liverpool City Council has launched a new citywide initiative to support schools in responding effectively to cardiac emergencies, with the first training session taking place today (Tuesday 19 May) at Rice Lane Primary School. The programme brings together Public Health, Education, School Improvement Liverpool (SIL), the Oliver King Foundation, and the Council’s Health and Safety

Young girl playing a game on their phone

Healthier lives for children and adults · 14 May 2026

Liverpool City Council leads citywide approach to healthy screen use for children

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

Health · 8 May 2026

Liverpool unites to advocate for women’s health and drive system‑wide change

Today, Liverpool City Council brought together women, communities, health partners and leaders from across the city to advocate for improved women’s health and to begin the next phase of work to reduce long‑standing inequalities. The Women’s Health Conference brought women with lived experience together with community organisations, frontline professionals and system leaders to share evidence,

Cabinet Members stood in a line holding the SmokeFree pledge board.

Health · 6 May 2026

Liverpool signs commitment to become Smokefree

Liverpool City Council has reaffirmed its position as a national leader in public health by announcing it has signed the Pledge for a Smokefree UK, committing to go “further and faster” to reduce smoking prevalence to less than one per cent by 2040. The announcement was made by the Leader of the Council, Cllr Liam

A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 29 April 2026

Liverpool backs LGBTQ+ health with five more years of funding for Sahir

Liverpool is proud to reaffirm its commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing after Sahir secured funding for a further five years to continue and grow its work across the city. The renewed funding will allow Sahir to build on its longstanding role at the heart of Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ communities, working closely with Public Health Liverpool and partners to deliver vital

Working in a soup kitchen handing someone a tin of soup.

A strong and fair economy for all · 27 April 2026

Public Health annual report reveals wide ranging service transformation across Liverpool

Liverpool City Council’s Director of Public Health has published his latest independent annual report, outlining a programme of service transformation focused on tackling deep‑rooted health inequalities and improving access, prevention, and outcomes for residents across the city. The report sets out what the council describes as one of the most ambitious overhauls of public health services Liverpool has

A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 23 April 2026

Helping Liverpool families make the most of Healthy Start

Thousands of families across Liverpool could be missing out on support that helps put healthy food on the table, with £600,000 to £700,000 in Healthy Start vouchers going unclaimed every year. Healthy Start is there to support parents and carers during pregnancy and the early years, helping people buy fruit, vegetables and milk, as well as access free vitamins. Support is

A strong and fair economy for all · 13 April 2026

Liverpool’s historic Cunard Building to run on low‑carbon heat as city council cuts emissions

The scheme forms part of Liverpool’s wider approach to sustainable infrastructure, decarbonisation and clean growth.

A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 13 April 2026

Public Health update shows Liverpool strengthening response to address health inequalities

Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team has published its Year 2 update on the State of Health in the City: Liverpool 2040 report, outlining significant system-wide progress and reaffirming the city’s commitment to tackling health inequalities. Delivered at the April Cabinet Meeting, it was emphasised the importance of this work, recognising it as a core pillar of the Council’s long-term ambition for a fairer, healthier Liverpool. Over the

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