Author: Annie Grey

Liverpool is intensifying its efforts to combat gambling-related harm after recent research showed that nearly 12% of gamblers in the city suffer from such harm—almost twice the national average for England. This alarming statistic formed the basis of a comprehensive workshop that united health officials, community groups, gambling support services, and individuals with personal experience… Continue reading Liverpool calls for stronger action as gambling harms in city reach almost double national average 

Liverpool’s Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) has recently been commended by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) for its strong community involvement, dedication to evidence-based policy-making, and successful integration of research within Liverpool City Council. The NIHR’s visit emphasized the city’s novel strategy of actively involving residents in research by cultivating a… Continue reading Liverpool residents helping build stronger evidence through community voice

Liverpool City Region has reached a major milestone by becoming a Marmot City Region, marking an important step toward shaping a future focused on health equity and wellbeing. This achievement underscores a vital understanding that health extends well beyond medical care alone. Factors such as one’s living environment, housing quality, education access, job availability, transport… Continue reading BLOG: From city to city region, we’re building a fairer, healthier future together

The University Hospitals of Liverpool Group is implementing a Zero Alcohol Policy across its hospital sites as part of a broader initiative called Hospital Watch. This innovative programme is a collaborative effort between Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team, NHS partners, Trading Standards, and local licensed retailers aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm, enhancing patient safety,… Continue reading Liverpool hospitals introduce Zero Alcohol Policy as Hospital Watch shows early success 

Liverpool families are being urged to review their children’s vaccination records this summer to ensure that MMR or MMRV vaccinations—protecting against measles, mumps, and rubella—are current. For children aged between 12 months and 11 years who have missed these immunisations, catch-up appointments are available through their GP practices. Additionally, school-aged children and young people who… Continue reading Liverpool families urged to catch up on MMR and MMRV vaccinations this summer

In 1986, Liverpool became part of the World Health Organization’s Healthy Cities initiative at a time when the city was grappling with significant social and economic difficulties. Over the span of 40 years, Liverpool’s journey highlights that although health disparities persist, significant advancements in overall health and wellbeing can be achieved through a sustained, place-based… Continue reading BLOG: 40 years of WHO Healthy Cities in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council’s initiative, Liv Life Liverpool, designed to promote healthy weight and wellbeing, has been recognised with a shortlist nomination for the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Health and Wellbeing Award. This acknowledgment highlights the programme’s dedication to enhancing health outcomes and addressing inequalities throughout the city. Delivered by ICE Creates under the… Continue reading Liverpool healthy weight programme shortlisted for national public health award 

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has given the green light to extend the city’s sexual and reproductive health service, known as Axess, for an additional three years. This continuation will see the service, managed by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT), operating until October 2029. Alongside the extension, the Cabinet has approved new preventative initiatives… Continue reading Liverpool backs award-winning Axess sexual health service for another three years 

Communities throughout Cheshire and Merseyside are uniting this autumn to host a range of initiatives aimed at fostering open dialogue about suicide, combating stigma, and ensuring that mental health support resources are widely known and accessible. Unfortunately, some parts of Cheshire and Merseyside report some of the highest suicide rates in the UK, highlighting the… Continue reading Cheshire and Merseyside come together this autumn to raise awareness of suicide prevention and support for all

Liverpool City Council has expressed strong support for a newly launched, community-driven initiative aimed at enhancing reproductive health outcomes for women living with epilepsy. This project prioritizes incorporating the lived experiences of women with epilepsy to better shape future healthcare services and support systems tailored to their needs. The initiative, titled *Seize Control: My Epilepsy,… Continue reading New community-led project launched to improve reproductive health outcomes for women with epilepsy