Health · 17 October 2022
Liverpool City Council confirms new partnership with Sahir House – which will see vulnerable individuals and under-served communities supported. Local charity Sahir House is to lead on two brand new projects which will improve the lives of local LGBTQ+ people and those living with HIV in the city. The first will see Sahir House deliver
News · 13 October 2022
Liverpool’s community-based and family oriented mental health and wellbeing offer has been recognised by peers at a prestigious award ceremony. Delivered by the team behind Mersey Care’s The Life Rooms, the Early Years’ wellbeing and resilience offer was set up in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and shaped in partnership with the council’s Public Health
Health · 11 October 2022
With new data showing that diagnosed cases of STIs are on the increase nationally, Liverpool residents are reminded that getting tested and treated has never been easier. Liverpool’s integrated service ‘Axess Sexual Health’ launched last year to improve the sexual and reproductive health of residents by taking a holistic approach to care. They offer better
News · 11 October 2022
Around 55,000 women develop breast cancer each year. It’s often treated more successfully in early stages, so attending your routine breast screening appointment and knowing the signs and symptoms are crucial to improving survival rates. Breast Screening You automatically get your first invite for breast screening between the ages of 50 and 53. You’ll then
Uncategorized · 3 October 2022
Liverpool City Council has launched an underground revolution - in a bid to bin an age-old problem with black bag refuse and litter.
News · 3 October 2022
A new campaign is launching to support the wellbeing of Liverpool residents. Co-created by members of the public and Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team, the new campaign will help people to strengthen their mental health. Developed in response to increasing mental health needs post-pandemic, it acknowledges the varying levels of support required – including
News · 29 September 2022
With flu and Covid both on the horizon, Director of Public Health for Liverpool, Matthew Ashton urges those who are eligible for a free flu vaccine and a Covid-19 booster vaccine to get protected as soon as possible. “We are expecting a difficult winter with a lot of respiratory illness due to viruses like flu
Health · 5 September 2022
High blood pressure is responsible for half of all heart attacks and strokes in the UK, but due to a lack of symptoms, it remains under-detected – so it’s never been more important for people to know their blood pressure numbers and get early treatment if needed. The Covid-19 pandemic had a huge impact on
Health · 5 September 2022
From today, the NHS in Liverpool will start to offer Covid-19 autumn boosters to those who are eligible – with those at highest risk being offered it first, this includes residents and staff in care homes, and some housebound patients. From Monday 12 September, the autumn boosters will also be made available to health and
Health · 23 August 2022
If you or someone you know has been affected by the recent incidents in our city – or are struggling with any other issues – you’re not alone and help is available. Difficult or negative experiences can impact on our mood and the type of thoughts we experience – and at times it’s easy to
Blog · 17 August 2022
With Liverpool families being urged to check that their children are up to date with routine vaccinations, Councillor Pam Thomas, lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion shares her first-hand experience of contracting polio as a child and the lasting impact it’s had on her life. “I am one of the last people to have been
Health · 16 August 2022
Liverpool is now set to reach out to local women who want to be more physically active – but who may find it difficult because of work or family commitments. The “This Girl Can Liverpool” campaign is set to inspire and motivate women to get physically active and find the activities which are right for
Health · 15 August 2022
With an urgent polio vaccine booster programme being rolled out for London children– the key message for Liverpool families is to check if your child is up to date with their routine vaccinations. You can check their Red Book and contact your GP practice to catch up if needed – as soon as possible. The
Blog · 10 August 2022
Although it’s still the height of summer, a challenging autumn and winter lie ahead. With Covid, flu and a cost of living crisis, Director of Public Health for Liverpool, Professor Matthew Ashton explains how learning lessons from the pandemic is the best way to prepare and protect our communities. “It’s clear we will continue to
Health · 10 August 2022
An addiction recovery programme is reducing harm of drug use to people and communities across the city. Launched in July 2021, the Government’s ADDER (Addiction, Diversion, Disruption, Enforcement and Recovery) programme has seen partners across Liverpool’s health and social care infrastructure working together to ensure that people are offered a health-based approach to tackling their
Blog · 8 August 2022
Most of us look forward to the summer months – however high temperatures can sometimes take us by surprise and be dangerous to our health. With more sunshine on the way, our Public Health team shares their advice on keeping cool and staying safe – and why it’s essential we keep a closer eye on
Blog · 2 August 2022
Advanced Public Health Practitioner, Jayne Cook is working to understand how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting the mental health and wellbeing of our communities and explains what support is available for those who are struggling.
public health · 29 July 2022
The Pandemic Institute has awarded nearly £500,000 to Liverpool researchers to help tackle the growing threat of monkeypox, including a Liverpool City Council research project that will look at how mixed messaging around the outbreak may have added to stigma. Funded projects will include research on the origins of the outbreak in Africa, studies of
Health · 25 July 2022
With the much-needed white paper on health disparities now looking very likely to be delayed due to uncertainty over who the next prime minister will be, Liverpool’s Cabinet Member for Social Care and Health, Cllr Frazer Lake tells us about his hopes for the report and why urgent action and investment is needed to close
Clean Air · 22 July 2022
Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet have green lit plans to improve air quality across the city by committing to quicker and more impactful alternatives to a charging zone. As part of Liverpool’s Clean Air Plan, the council has now moved away from a charging model, which would have seen drivers of non-compliant vehicles pay to drive
