Author: Annie Grey

A pioneering service in Liverpool that facilitates easier access to contraception for local residents has recently been honored with a national pharmacy award. The Liverpool Community Pharmacy Implant Service, a collaborative effort involving Liverpool City Council, Axess Sexual Health, and Green Lane Pharmacy, secured the title of Health Initiative of the Year at the C+D… Continue reading Liverpool service helping residents access contraception closer to home wins national award 

Community learning in Liverpool offers far more than just educational courses. It plays a vital role in helping individuals build confidence, enhance their wellbeing, acquire new skills, and move forward towards employment, volunteering, or further education. For many, especially those who have been out of formal education for some time, community learning serves as a… Continue reading BLOG: Supporting community learning in Liverpool through better evidence

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has approved a new support initiative worth £1.1 million, designed to assist thousands of families across the city with issues related to benefits, debt, housing, and day-to-day living expenses. This four-year programme aims to deliver free, independent advice through specially trained Citizens Advice Liverpool advisers who will be based in Family… Continue reading New programme will make it easier for Liverpool families to get financial help

The focus of the third week of Liverpool Recovery Month will be on families, carers, children, and young people. This week aims to emphasize the ways in which recovery can reinforce family bonds and nurture meaningful relationships. It will also celebrate the significant contributions that close family members, peer support networks, and local communities make… Continue reading Liverpool Recovery Month celebrates families, connection and community 

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