Covid-19 · 4 March 2022
Iconic buildings in Liverpool will be lit up with spectacular projections next week as part of a unique visual arts project highlighting how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted and united communities.
News · 1 March 2022
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.
News · 14 February 2022
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
News · 11 February 2022
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
Art · 10 February 2022
A unique visual arts project highlighting how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted and united communities across Liverpool is spreading across the city.
News · 7 February 2022
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,
Blog · 7 February 2022
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.
public health · 31 January 2022
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
News · 28 January 2022
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
News · 24 January 2022
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
Blog · 17 January 2022
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
News · 17 January 2022
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
Blog · 5 January 2022
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-19 · 30 December 2021
If your mental health has been affected by the pandemic, you could benefit from one of 19 projects to improve mental health and wellbeing in Liverpool.
News · 23 December 2021
Trading Standards in Liverpool have discovered a large number of retailers selling illegal e-cigarettes and vaping products, and are planning a crackdown in the new year.
News · 17 December 2021
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
Blog · 17 December 2021
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.
Covid-19 · 15 December 2021
Directors of Public Health across Cheshire and Merseyside are asking people to get vaccinated, get their booster and look after each other through this difficult winter period.
public health · 9 December 2021
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
News · 8 December 2021
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
