Author: Annie Grey

Liverpool residents are being encouraged to engage with their personal wellbeing as part of the second week of Recovery Month. A series of free community activities is being offered, providing chances to connect with local support services, hear firsthand recovery experiences, and participate in various wellbeing practices such as walking, gardening, yoga, meditation, and peer… Continue reading Liverpool services come together to support recovery and wellbeing 

Liverpool City Council is inviting local residents to experience a moving new art installation located in the historic Cunard Building in the city. This project is designed to foster reflection, open conversations, and greater understanding about suicide and how it affects individuals, families, and communities. The installation, titled *Close to Home*, is crafted by award-winning… Continue reading Powerful new installation giving space to experiences of suicide opens in Liverpool

Liverpool has witnessed a collaborative effort involving its food organisations, community groups, local businesses, and residents as they unveiled the next stage of the city’s Good Food Plan. This milestone was celebrated during the second Liverpool Good Food Summit, which took place on Thursday, 3 September, at The Florrie. The event highlighted ongoing initiatives across… Continue reading Liverpool takes next step towards becoming a Good Food City 

Liverpool residents are being invited to prioritize their health during Know Your Numbers! Week by participating in free blood pressure screenings available at various locations throughout the city. High blood pressure is a common condition in the UK that often shows no symptoms but can lead to serious complications such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney… Continue reading Residents encouraged to ‘Know Your Numbers’ with free blood pressure checks across Liverpool

Liverpool’s Recovery Month this September will shine a spotlight on people rebuilding their lives after challenges related to drugs, alcohol, gambling, smoking, and mental wellbeing. This citywide initiative is designed to share powerful stories from those with lived experience, aiming to challenge stigma, inspire hope, and demonstrate that recovery is achievable. By fostering open and… Continue reading Real stories to challenge stigma during Liverpool Recovery Month 

A free event in Liverpool will highlight inspiring stories of survival, resilience, and hope as part of the city’s recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. Scheduled for Monday, 31 August 2026, Voices of Recovery will take place at the Museum of Liverpool, bringing together individuals with lived experience, local support services, and community members. The… Continue reading Free Liverpool event will share real stories of addiction and recovery 

The *Picture of Health* exhibition is currently touring Liverpool, with its next stop at the Central Library. This free event invites locals to engage with the question, “What does health mean to you?” and encourages visitors to contribute their own perspectives to a collective representation of health. The exhibition runs from Tuesday, 1 September, through… Continue reading See Liverpool’s health through the eyes of its communities 

A new digital platform has been introduced to assist professionals in responding effectively and compassionately when children or young people are self-harming or at risk of doing so. This initiative aims to equip those who work with youth with straightforward and helpful guidance to better support emotional well-being. The Cheshire and Merseyside Self-Harm Professional Resource… Continue reading New hub will help adults support children and young people experiencing self-harm 

Liverpool City Council, together with its partners, has announced promising early outcomes following the introduction of the Reducing Ketamine Harms Action Plan in March 2026. This initiative was created in response to rising concerns about ketamine use within the city and seeks to unite various stakeholders including health providers, educational institutions, community groups, law enforcement,… Continue reading Liverpool reports early progress in tackling ketamine harms 

Families throughout Liverpool recently gathered to celebrate the improvements they have made to their health and wellbeing during a visit from England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy. Her visit included attending a Liv Life Liverpool session at Our Lady Immaculate Primary School, where children and their families who participated in the Healthy… Continue reading Liverpool families celebrate healthy lifestyle success during Deputy Chief Medical Officer visit