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Health · 17 March 2026

BLOG:“A profession I am proud to be part of”

 Reflections from Liverpool’s Adult Social Care Principal Social Worker   This week Liverpool City Council is celebrating World Social Work Week, a chance to recognise the dedication and impact of social work across our city. As part of this celebration, we spoke to Alison Toolan, Liverpool’s Principal Social Worker for Adult Social Care, about her journey into

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Community Safety · 16 March 2026

UK Health Security Agency: Meningitis Update

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS are arranging antibiotics for some students in the Canterbury area of Kent following a number of cases of invasive meningococcal disease. The specific strain has not been identified at the present time. From 13 to 15 March 2026, thirteen cases were notified with signs and symptoms of

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Health · 13 March 2026

Transforming patient care in Liverpool – share your views

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool (UHL) Group is inviting you to share your views on its new five-year strategy. This is a once in a generation opportunity to make bold changes and transform patient care for the future. A lot has changed since the NHS was founded 78 years ago. Using population health data, UHL

News · 12 March 2026

Spiking test purchases provide reassurance

People enjoying Liverpool’s nightlife are being reassured that the city remains a safe and welcoming place, following a series of successful test-purchase operations carried out by Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Police.

News · 11 March 2026

Coming together to mark Mother’s Day

Communities will be able to come together in person and online to mark Mother’s Day. On Sunday 15th March, a commemorative service will be held at 12pm at Anfield Crematorium, delivered in partnership with the Good Funeral Company and Anthony Davies Bereavement. The crematorium chapel will be open from 11am-1pm for people who would like

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public health · 11 March 2026

Liverpool City Council completes citywide network of lifesaving defibrillators 

Liverpool City Council’s Facilities Management Service (FMS) has successfully completed the full roll-out of defibrillators across the Council’s entire estate. The programme concluded 4 March 2026 with the registration of the final device on The Circuit, the British Heart Foundation’s national defibrillator network.  This is a key achievement for public health in Liverpool, significantly improving access

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Health · 11 March 2026

Head and neck cancer hits the North of England and Scotland hardest

People in the most socioeconomically deprived areas of the UK are more likely to die from head and neck cancer, more likely to be diagnosed at advanced stages, and more likely to wait longer for treatment than those in the most affluent areas, according to new analysis. A report from the Northern Head and Neck

Uncategorized · 10 March 2026

Young people with SEND invited to education and employment opportunities event

Liverpool City Council and Knowsley Council have announced an event to showcase education and employment opportunities for young people with SEND. The free event will explore post-16 education, training and employment for young people aged 14–24 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families in Liverpool and Knowsley. Hosted by Liverpool City Council and Knowsley Council,

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News · 9 March 2026

Liverpool launches citywide action plan to reduce ketamine harms 

Liverpool City Council has launched a new action plan to tackle ketamine-related harms across the city, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and supporting families and young people.  Ketamine use is an emerging and complex issue. Unlike other substances where established pathways already exist, ketamine presents unique challenges: patterns of use, rapid escalation, and serious physical

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