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
Homelessness · 15 July 2022
LIVERPOOL’S homeless support services will be working to support vulnerable people as an amber heat warning is issued from midnight on Sunday. Periods of hot weather can be dangerous to health and pose a significant risk to people who have a street lifestyle – as they can struggle to keep themselves cool and stay hydrated.
Covid-19 · 11 July 2022
Liverpool City Council and the local NHS are teaming up to host a series of health and wellbeing and ‘Grab a Jab’ events across the city this summer. Running throughout July, each session will offer people the chance to make sure they’re holiday ready by getting up to date on their Covid-19 vaccinations – as
Blog · 8 July 2022
With the recent tragic loss of Dame Deborah James (aka the Bowel Babe), Senior Public Health Practitioner, Shane Knott reflects on her legacy and explains what signs to look out for – and more importantly what to do if you’re worried about bowel cancer. “Dame Deborah James was a fearless advocate who dedicated the remaining
Health · 5 July 2022
With Covid-19 cases on the rise again, Liverpool’s Health Protection Board (HPB) is sharing the latest advice for those living, working and visiting Liverpool – as the sharp increase has the potential to disrupt essential services and affect peoples’ summer holiday plans. Covid-19 cases are on the rise again, across the whole of the country,
Health · 5 July 2022
Key workers in Liverpool have been praised for carrying out daily testing, which prevented Covid-19 from crippling emergency services. New findings published by a major health journal have revealed the world’s first testing pilot saved almost 8,000 work days from being lost to self-isolation. At the height of the pandemic, there was a risk of
Blog · 1 July 2022
Jim Lee, one of Liverpool’s Covid-19 vaccination call centre staff is also a medical student currently completing a master’s degree at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM). In this blog, Jim tells us why this opportunity was so important to him and how it’s helping him become a better doctor. “As part of the
Health · 30 June 2022
With more cases of monkey pox being detected in the north west, public health officials have issued a reminder of the symptoms. What we know so far… Monkeypox is a viral infection, usually associated with travel to West Africa where it is endemic. It’s usually mild and most people recover within a few weeks. This
