Author: Annie Grey

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

Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX) is set to back a significant public health initiative this June, coordinated alongside BSG LIVE 2026, the annual flagship conference hosted by The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), scheduled from 22 to 25 June. This collaboration brings together key partners including BSG, the British Liver Trust, Liverpool Convention Bureau, and Liverpool… Continue reading Liverpool to deliver major liver health initiative with The British Society of Gastroenterology

The Fairer Healthier Liverpool Partnership recently honoured numerous organisations for their exceptional dedication to addressing health inequalities, advancing the city’s development as a Marmot City. This recognition took place during the Fairer, Healthier Liverpool Celebration Event on Thursday, 21 May, at The Florrie, where groups from the voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise (VCFSE), and public… Continue reading Liverpool celebrates organisations leading the way as a Fairer, Healthier Marmot City

Liverpool City Council has gained national acclaim at the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) Annual General Meeting, where its groundbreaking and effective public health efforts were recognized among leaders from across the UK. The council’s Public Health Annual Report (PHAR) stood out during the AGM’s Annual Report session, earning praise for its use… Continue reading Liverpool recognised at national public health event 

Liverpool City Council has introduced a new initiative aimed at enhancing schools’ responses to cardiac emergencies throughout the city. The first training session under this programme was held today, Tuesday 19 May, at Rice Lane Primary School. This effort unites several partners, including Public Health, the Education department, School Improvement Liverpool (SIL), the Oliver King… Continue reading Liverpool launches citywide initiative to strengthen cardiac emergency readiness in schools

Liverpool City Council has joined forces with experts from education, health, early years, and youth services to create a collaborative strategy that promotes healthy screen use among children and young people throughout the city. This partnership aims to provide families and professionals with practical, clear guidance to navigate the digital landscape responsibly. On Friday, 1… Continue reading Liverpool City Council leads citywide approach to healthy screen use for children

Liverpool City Council recently convened a significant gathering focused on enhancing women’s health and addressing persistent inequalities in the city. The Women’s Health Conference united women with lived experiences, alongside community groups, frontline workers, and system leaders. This event fostered the exchange of evidence and personal narratives, emphasizing collective efforts to improve health outcomes for… Continue reading Liverpool unites to advocate for women’s health and drive system‑wide change

Liverpool City Council has once again demonstrated its commitment to public health by pledging to accelerate efforts to reduce smoking rates in the city to under one per cent by 2040. This pledge aligns with the national goal of a Smokefree UK and highlights Liverpool’s dedication to going “further and faster” in tackling tobacco-related harm.… Continue reading Liverpool signs commitment to become Smokefree 

Liverpool has once again demonstrated its dedication to enhancing the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities by securing an additional five years of funding for Sahir. This support aims to expand the organisation’s vital work throughout the city, enabling it to continue serving as a cornerstone for local LGBTQ+ residents. Sahir’s efforts, which have long… Continue reading Liverpool backs LGBTQ+ health with five more years of funding for Sahir