News · 7 December 2021
A new suicide prevention campaign has launched, encouraging people to reach out and start a conversation – whether they are worried about someone – or are in crisis themselves. REACHOUT Liverpool – launched by Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Alder Hey Children’s Foundation Trust, reminds
News · 2 December 2021
With the first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 now being confirmed in Liverpool, event organisers are being urged to review their risk assessments and ensure Covid-19 secure measures are robustly followed by staff and those attending. Director of Public Health for Liverpool, Matt Ashton said “The new Covid variant “Omicron” – first identified
Blog · 1 December 2021
On World AIDS Day, Advanced Public Health Practitioner, James Woolgar explains how Liverpool is supporting those currently living with HIV, how we’re remembering those we’ve lost and how the city is on track to eliminate HIV within the next decade. “World AIDS Day takes place each year on 1 December – this is an opportunity
News · 30 November 2021
In an effort to slow the spread of the new Omicron variant – a number of additional measures are being rolled out in England from today (Tuesday 30 November) Face coverings – These are once again required on public transport, in shops and supermarkets and other spaces such as banks, post offices, travel agents, hairdressers,
Blog · 19 November 2021
As part of National Living Wage week, Liverpool City Council’s Deputy Mayor Cllr Jane Corbett, who is also the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, tells us more about the city’s plans to achieving ‘Marmot Community Status’, and how improving outcomes for local people – enabling them to live longer, healthier and poverty free lives
News · 25 October 2021
A campaign is under way in Liverpool to get private landlords to meet new energy efficiency standards for houses by tackling issues such as damp and excess cold.
Health · 4 October 2021
Liverpool is to launch its Good Food Plan on Thursday 7 October – a strategy to create a city where everyone can eat good food and address key issues related to the food we eat. Phase One of the Good Food Plan is about tackling the immediate and urgent challenges that the city is facing
News · 14 September 2021
Public Health officials in Liverpool have responded to the Government’s autumn and winter plan for the NHS, warning the city faces a difficult winter ahead. With rates of Covid-19 still high, and seasonal illnesses such as flu and norovirus on their way – they believe the next few months will be difficult not only for
News · 10 September 2021
Covid-19 rates remain high across the city, but there has been a sharp and worrying rise in both Childwall and Belle Vale wards. Residents across the city, in particular those who live or work in Childwall and Belle Vale are now being asked to be extra cautious and to take a rapid antigen test (LFT)
News · 26 August 2021
Children and young people across Liverpool will be returning to classrooms from Wednesday, 1 September. As well as excitement, after the upheaval of the last 18 months there may also be some confusion and anxiety about what current Covid guidance means for the new school year. Schools have been communicating directly with families and carers
Blog · 26 August 2021
Liverpool's Director of Public Health, Matthew Ashton, says we still need to keep taking precautions, even if we've had the vaccine...
News · 14 July 2021
Members of the public can drop in at Sefton Park between Thursday 15th and Sunday 18th July for their first or second doses of the Covid-19 vaccine (both AstraZeneca and Pfizer available). All adults 18 and over can attend. No appointment needed – just turn up to the Review Field (adjacent to Croxteth Gate). Opening times: Thursday
News · 9 July 2021
With the Government recently outlining their plan for the roadmap out of lockdown, many control measures will no longer be a legal requirement from 19 July. Collective statement from the Liverpool Health Protection Board In light of the current high rates of Covid-19 infection in Liverpool, coupled with a lower vaccine uptake compared to other
public health · 6 July 2021
As part of the NHS ‘Grab-a-jab’ campaign, Sefton Park will be hosting Liverpool’s first mass vaccination event this weekend. On Saturday 10th July (8am-8pm) & Sunday 11th July (8am-6pm), anyone aged 18+ can get their Covid-19 vaccine – and with thousands of vaccines available, no appointment is necessary. Led by Central Liverpool Primary Care Network,
public health · 29 June 2021
All residents living in four Covid-19 hotspots in Liverpool are being urged to get tested as soon as possible to break the chain of infection.
Social care · 24 June 2021
Staff who work in Liverpool’s care homes – who have not yet been vaccinated against Covid-19 – are being urged to get their jabs as soon as possible. It follows an announcement that vaccinations are to become compulsory for staff at English care homes, for those who provide nursing or personal work for elderly or
News · 18 June 2021
In a heartfelt blog, Mayor Joanne Anderson reflects on the last year and makes a plea for people to put their health and wellbeing first. Burnt-out, dog-tired, agitated. Just three feelings you might be experiencing after a 15 months like no other. From the early days of the Coronavirus pandemic, when it all felt quite
News · 14 June 2021
Liverpool City Region is among the areas to receive additional support to tackle a rapid rise in cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19.
Health · 11 June 2021
The Mayor of Liverpool has joined with Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and the leaders of Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral Councils to call on the Government for extra vaccine supplies for Liverpool City Region.
