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The Rocket at the M62

News · 1 March 2022

Rocket upgrade to be revisited

A plan to upgrade The Rocket junction at the end of the M62 is to be paused to examine how it could be altered to better encourage greener modes of travel.

Person being supported by a professional

News · 14 February 2022

Community-based support for health and wellbeing

If you have found the last few months hard going and are looking for some extra support, a new health and wellbeing service might be helpful to you, your friends or family. The Life Rooms has teamed up with Liverpool’s Public Health team to launch a new initiative to support individuals and communities with their

Vaccine Bus in action - with ramp

News · 11 February 2022

The Covid-19 vaccination bus is back on the road

Liverpool City Council and the local NHS and are teaming up with Arriva once again to bring the NHS Covid-19 vaccination bus back onto the streets of Liverpool. Last year, the city’s vaccination bus provided 48 community outreach events across 18 different locations and saw over 10,000 people vaccinated on board – many of whom

Oxwell Student Survey

News · 7 February 2022

We hear You! – Children’s Mental Health Week

A recent survey capturing the views of children and young people across Liverpool is set to help shape mental health support and services in the city. Mental health has been a major concern for everyone during the pandemic – especially the impact on our youngest residents.  To better understand what’s been happening, Liverpool City Council,

Health Matters - By Matt Ashton

Blog · 7 February 2022

Blog: Living (safely and fairly) with Covid

Many of us will have either had or heard conversations about how we all need to ‘learn to live’ with Covid. Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton explains why this is an overly simplified view.

Vaccination Centre in Matalan

public health · 31 January 2022

Liverpool to keep “boosting” vaccine outreach

Liverpool is not alone in having a lower-than-average uptake in some areas– but with almost 900,000 doses now delivered, the city hasn’t stood still on this issue and continues to reach out to those who haven’t previously come forward. What is being seen in Liverpool isn’t unique – it’s something that is mirrored in other

Grab a Jab at Matalan

News · 28 January 2022

Covid-19 vaccination clinic to open at Matalan

Liverpool City Council and the local NHS are teaming up with Matalan to offer people the chance to ‘Grab-a-Jab’ whilst they shop. The Matalan store on Wavertree Road will be hosting an NHS-staffed vaccination clinic in store on the following dates: Saturday 29 January, between 9am – 5pm Sunday 30 Jan, between 10.30am – 4.30pm

Picture of money

News · 24 January 2022

Grants to support businesses in hospitality and leisure launch

Applications are now open for grants to support businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors who have been affected by the Omicron variant. There are two separate grants which businesses can apply for: Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant Businesses from the hospitality and leisure sectors are invited to apply for a one-off payment of up

Tennis Racket and ball

Blog · 17 January 2022

Blog: Game – Set – Vax!

With multiple twists and turns throughout the Novak Djokovic story  – Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton shares his thoughts on the importance of elite sports stars promoting vaccine confidence and why there are no real winners in this situation. “I’ve been following the Djokovic story not only with my public health hat on, but

Covid-19 Guidelines - Liver bird

News · 17 January 2022

Changes to Covid-19 Self-Isolation and Testing

Self-isolation remains 10 days, but in some circumstances it is possible to shorten the isolation period if two successive negative rapid lateral flow tests (LFTs) are taken. From today, Monday 17 January, if no high temperature is present, people can start testing with LFTs from day five. Two successive negative test results, taken 24 hours

Health Matters - By Matt Ashton

Blog · 5 January 2022

BLOG: Omicron – Inequalities and learning lessons

With confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Liverpool the highest they have ever been, Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton shares his thoughts on the latest wave and the lessons we’ve learned so far. “It is clear that the Omicron wave is well and truly upon us in the North West, following the experiences of London

Covid

News · 17 December 2021

Covid-19: Statement from the Liverpool Health Protection Board

The Liverpool Health Protection Board, which oversees the city’s response to the pandemic has issued the statement below with advice and guidance for people living in, working in or visiting the city ahead of the festive period. The new Covid variant “Omicron” is now increasing rapidly and is a very serious threat in Liverpool and

Health Matters - By Matt Ashton

Blog · 17 December 2021

BLOG: Staying safe this festive season

Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton, explains why even if you’ve had the booster vaccine, you should also take other simple precautions this Christmas to keep those you care about safe.

Museum of Liverpool

public health · 9 December 2021

G7 delegates to follow Covid safe rules

Enhanced testing and covid safe protocols are in place to minimise the risk of spreading Covid-19 during the G7 meeting of Foreign and Development Ministers. As Liverpool prepares to host international visitors as part of the G7, Liverpool’s Public Health team is working closely with Government departments including the Foreign Office and the UK Health

1st vaccine in Liverpool

News · 8 December 2021

Landmark in Liverpool’s Covid-19 response

As the city celebrates one year of Covid-19 vaccinations, Liverpool City Council and Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) share their thanks to all who have been vaccinated, and praise for staff and volunteers who have helped administer the vaccine. On 8 December 2020, exactly one year ago today, Liverpool’s very first covid-19 vaccines were administered

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