public health · 20 May 2026
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
Education · 19 May 2026
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
Healthier lives for children and adults · 14 May 2026
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
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,
News · 7 May 2026
Taking place between 3 September and 10 October 2026, including World Suicide Prevention Day (10 Sept) and World Mental Health Day (10 Oct), Close to Home brings together more than seven years’ work.
Health · 6 May 2026
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 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
A strong and fair economy for all · 27 April 2026
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
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 well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 13 April 2026
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
A well-run council · 31 March 2026
This Easter holidays, Liverpool families are encouraged to take a quick moment to check if their loved ones are up to date with their routine vaccinations to protect them from nasty infectious diseases. Liverpool’s GP practices and school immunisation teams remain on hand to support families with catchup vaccines throughout the holiday period. Whether your child missed something during term time or you’re an adult making sure your own
What's on · 30 March 2026
Families across Liverpool City Region are invited to attend Little Smiles For Everyone at Liverpool Central Library, a free, sensory-friendly fun day taking place during the Easter school holidays – offering the perfect opportunity for children to enjoy an activity that is both engaging and educational. Developed in collaboration with a range of local partners
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 26 March 2026
Liverpool has become the first city in the UK to launch the BEAT Pharmacy initiative, a community-based heart health assessment pilot designed to accelerate the early detection of heart failure and reduce health inequalities across the city. The initiative forms part of the wider BEAT Heart Failure programme, led by the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and The Pumping Marvellous Foundation, in partnership with NHS
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 23 March 2026
Liverpool’s Health and Wellbeing Board, 18 March 2026, has renewed its commitment to tackling health inequalities affecting women and improving support for unpaid carers, following key discussions on the upcoming Women’s Health report and the new All-Age Carers Strategy. The Board heard that women in Liverpool spend almost 30% of their lives in poor health, with life expectancy now declining. Women consistently report
Healthier lives for children and adults · 20 March 2026
Liverpool City Council is proud to celebrate World Oral Health Day (20 March 2026) with a commitment to improving children’s oral health, reducing sugar consumption, and supporting families across the city. This year’s World Oral Health Day campaign highlights how oral health is essential at every age and stage of life. A healthy mouth supports
Community Safety · 16 March 2026
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
Health · 13 March 2026
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
public health · 11 March 2026
This No Smoking Day (Wednesday 11 March), Liverpool City Council is encouraging smokers across the city to imagine what life could look like without cigarettes – more time, more memories, and more moments that really matter. The message is simple: quitting smoking isn’t about giving something up – it’s about getting your future back. Across
public health · 11 March 2026
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
Health · 11 March 2026
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
