Author: Annie Grey

Liverpool City Council has introduced a comprehensive action plan aimed at addressing the rising concerns related to ketamine use within the city. This initiative emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and the provision of robust support networks for families and young people affected by ketamine. Unlike other substances, ketamine presents distinct challenges, including rapid escalation in use… Continue reading Liverpool launches citywide action plan to reduce ketamine harms 

One year after its launch in January 2025, Liv Life Liverpool, a service commissioned by Liverpool City Council, is marking a significant milestone by reflecting on its impact across the city. Developed in partnership with local residents, the programme offers compassionate, long-term support aimed at helping individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight. The emphasis… Continue reading Liv Life Liverpool delivers life-changing impact in just 12 months 

Last week, Liverpool City Council joined forces with various city partners to host a workshop on 12 February aimed at enhancing the sexual health and wellbeing of young people in Liverpool. This gathering of key stakeholders represented a crucial move towards developing a new, cooperative action plan. The goal of this plan is to provide… Continue reading Council leads partnership workshop to improve sexual health outcomes for young people 

Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team, along with their partners, has issued a unique Valentine’s Day message directed at young people. This year, they emphasize that love, connection, and intimacy come in many forms, and that physical intimacy is not a necessity. The reminder encourages young people, particularly those aged 15 to 19, to value… Continue reading 15 ways to show you care this Valentine’s 

More than 300 children and young people from across Merseyside took centre stage this week at the Epstein Theatre, showcasing their talents during Liverpool’s eleventh annual NOW Festival. Over the course of three evenings, audiences experienced a series of impactful performances that focused on themes relating to Mental Health and the Environment. Damian Hart, Principal… Continue reading Liverpool’s 11th Mental Health Festival for Children and Young People

Liverpool’s health and care partners reaffirmed their commitment to public health on 11 February 2026 by announcing a significant expansion of their Fast Track Cities initiative. The city will now implement an enhanced Fast Track Cities + (Plus) strategy, broadening its efforts to not only end HIV but also to tackle all blood-borne viruses (BBVs)… Continue reading Liverpool commits to Fast Track Cities+ to end HIV, Hepatitis and Tuberculosis

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 is scheduled to take place from the 9th to the 15th of February. The chosen theme, “This is My Place,” focuses on fostering environments—whether people, services, or locations—that help children and young people develop a strong sense of belonging. This emphasis highlights the importance of belonging as a key element… Continue reading BLOG: Children’s Mental Health Week 2026

On Friday 6th February, various partners from across Liverpool gathered for the quarterly meeting of the Liverpool Combating Drugs Partnership (CDP), reaffirming their shared dedication to tackling drug and alcohol-related harms throughout the city. This partnership leads Liverpool’s proactive efforts to reduce harm, crime, and fatalities linked to substance use by adopting a ‘whole-system approach’.… Continue reading Liverpool Combating Drugs Partnership drives forward citywide action 

Liverpool City Council has acknowledged the recent national reports about the recall of various infant formula products and the ongoing investigation led by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The UKHSA is currently examining 36 clinical alerts across the UK related to infants showing symptoms consistent with exposure to cereulide toxin after consuming certain batches… Continue reading Liverpool City Council statement on national infant formula recall

On Friday, 29 January 2026, the inaugural evidence-based event of the Right to Food UK Commission was held in Knowsley, with Ian Byrne MP hosting the gathering. This commission brings together influential figures from across the United Kingdom with the goal of developing a data-driven roadmap for Right to Food legislation by autumn of the… Continue reading First Right to Food Commission evidence-based event in Knowsley