Author: Annie Grey

A recent initiative in South Liverpool brought a group of older residents together for a day trip to the seaside, aimed at combating loneliness, enhancing wellbeing, and fostering social connections. Eighteen participants took part in the visit to Southport, which was arranged through a collaboration between SWAGGA Primary Care Network (PCN), Liverpool City Council’s Neighbourhood… Continue reading South Liverpool seniors enjoy seaside escape to boost wellbeing and tackle isolation

Liverpool has successfully met the national goal of reducing smoking among pregnant women, with provisional data for 2025/26 indicating that only 4.6% of women were smoking at the time of giving birth. This figure is below the national target of 5%, showcasing Liverpool’s significant progress in tackling maternal smoking. According to the latest statistics from… Continue reading Liverpool meets national target as smoking in pregnancy falls to record low 

On 18 June, The Florrie in Liverpool hosted the concluding event of the ReCITE Festival of Learning, bringing together a diverse group of community organisations, health providers, researchers, and strategic leaders. This gathering served as a platform for reflection, shared learning, and celebration, emphasizing the transformative potential that emerges when communities are recognized as equal… Continue reading Stories, partnerships and innovation: Reflections from the final ReCITE Festival of Learning event 

In Liverpool, considerable disparities exist in health outcomes depending on the neighbourhood, with residents in less affluent areas facing shorter and less healthy lives compared to those in wealthier parts of the city. Addressing these inequalities presents a significant challenge, but an expanding collaborative effort involving local communities, healthcare providers, researchers, and various organisations is… Continue reading Community partnerships driving change in Liverpool health outcomes 

A new public health initiative is being launched throughout Liverpool ahead of the upcoming men’s football World Cup this summer, aiming to uncover the realities behind gambling advertising and educate young people about the risks often omitted from such promotions. The campaign seeks to shed light on the growing presence of gambling adverts during major… Continue reading New campaign exposes truth behind World Cup gambling adverts

As the World Cup begins, Liverpool City Council is urging supporters to embrace the excitement of the event while being mindful about when to stop drinking in order to look after themselves and those around them. The campaign, titled ‘Call It! Enjoy More, Drink Less,’ is a collaborative effort involving Merseyside Police, Liverpool John Moores… Continue reading Football fans urged to know their limit as Liverpool promotes safer nights out 

Health officials have welcomed the recent notable decline in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) throughout the city, attributing this progress in part to sustained high testing rates, which are crucial for early detection and ongoing reduction of infections. Liverpool has experienced a remarkable 17.8% decrease in STI diagnoses, a figure that surpasses the national average reduction… Continue reading Liverpool sees sharp drop in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) but experts urge residents to keep testing 

Liverpool residents now have easier access to free and rapid health screenings thanks to the deployment of new self-service health stations at the Lifestyles Alsop and Garston Centres. This project is supported by Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team and funded by Public Health Liverpool, aiming to provide quick health assessments within community spaces. The… Continue reading Liverpool brings NHS-style health checks to community venues

The Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA), collaborating with Liverpool City Council, has introduced a new LGBTQ+ Suicide Awareness Training course aimed at enhancing confidence in supporting mental health struggles within LGBTQ+ communities. This training, offered online at no cost, integrates lived experiences, community perspectives, and clinical knowledge to shed light on the specific factors that influence… Continue reading New LGBTQ+ Suicide Awareness Training launched to support safer, more inclusive conversations

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) has initiated a public consultation lasting six weeks, from 2 June to 14 July 2026, seeking opinions on the future location of high-risk and complex gynaecology and maternity services within Liverpool. This engagement aims to address longstanding concerns about the safety and organization of these services, which… Continue reading NHS launches engagement on proposed changes to where high risk and complex maternity and gynaecology care happens in Liverpool