Author: Annie Grey

Liverpool has taken a pioneering step by becoming the first city in the UK to introduce the BEAT Pharmacy initiative, a community-focused pilot aimed at enhancing early detection of heart failure and addressing health inequalities throughout the city. This program offers heart health assessments in a local setting, making vital testing more accessible to those… Continue reading Liverpool launches first UK BEAT Pharmacy

On 18 March 2026, Liverpool’s Health and Wellbeing Board reaffirmed its dedication to addressing health disparities that impact women and enhancing support for unpaid carers. This recommitment followed significant discussions concerning the forthcoming Women’s Health report and the new All-Age Carers Strategy. The Board reviewed troubling statistics revealing that women in Liverpool spend nearly 30%… Continue reading Liverpool Health and Wellbeing Board reaffirms commitment to improving outcomes for women and carers

Liverpool City Council is marking World Oral Health Day on 20 March 2026 with renewed dedication to enhancing the oral health of children, cutting down sugar consumption, and offering support to families throughout the city. This campaign draws attention to the critical role that oral health plays throughout every phase of life. A healthy mouth… Continue reading World Oral Health Day: A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life   

Liverpool City Council is preparing to endorse a comprehensive Anti-Poverty Framework spanning a decade, from 2026 to 2036, designed to both prevent and alleviate poverty while enhancing residents’ quality of life throughout the city. This initiative consolidates the Council’s current anti-poverty efforts into a unified strategy, fostering closer collaboration among various services and partners and… Continue reading Liverpool commits to 10-year framework to tackle poverty and improve life chances 

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) alongside the NHS is currently organizing the distribution of antibiotics for certain students in Canterbury, Kent, in response to several reported incidents of invasive meningococcal disease. At this stage, the exact bacterial strain involved remains unidentified. Between March 13 and 15, 2026, UKHSA received notification of thirteen individuals displaying… Continue reading UK Health Security Agency: Meningitis Update

The University Hospitals of Liverpool (UHL) NHS Group is seeking public input on its newly proposed five-year strategic plan. This initiative presents a rare chance to implement significant reforms that will reshape patient care for the coming years. Since the NHS was established 78 years ago, many factors have evolved dramatically. Drawing on population health… Continue reading Transforming patient care in Liverpool – share your views

Liverpool City Council has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing the harms caused by gambling, with a particular emphasis on young adults and those identified as most vulnerable. This citywide initiative seeks to bring together a variety of local stakeholders, including those from health services, social care, education, criminal justice, and community organizations, to… Continue reading Liverpool City Council launches action plan to reduce gambling harm 

Liverpool City Council’s Facilities Management Service (FMS) has completed the installation of defibrillators throughout the entire Council estate. The programme reached its conclusion on 4 March 2026 with the last device being registered on *The Circuit*, which is the British Heart Foundation’s national network for defibrillators. This accomplishment marks a significant advancement in public health… Continue reading Liverpool City Council completes citywide network of lifesaving defibrillators 

Liverpool City Council is marking No Smoking Day on Wednesday, 11 March, by encouraging smokers throughout the city to envision a life free from cigarettes—one that offers more time, cherished memories, and meaningful moments. The core message they want to share is that quitting smoking is not about sacrifice but about reclaiming your future. In… Continue reading Liverpool residents urged to make No Smoking Day the start of something life‑changing

New research has revealed a significant disparity in head and neck cancer outcomes between the most and least socioeconomically deprived areas in the UK. Individuals living in the poorest communities not only face a higher likelihood of dying from this form of cancer but are also more often diagnosed at later stages and experience longer… Continue reading Head and neck cancer hits the North of England and Scotland hardest