Author: Charlene Smith

LiverpooI’s City Council and its health partners are urging the public to remain alert to the risk of Mpox cases after an increase in cases in the Northwest. Mpox is a viral infection that can spread through close contact, including sexual contact, or through contact with contaminated materials such as bed sheets or towels. Like… Continue reading Public urged to be vigilant as Mpox cases rise

Liverpool City Council and its partners are urging everyone in the city to get tested for HIV and know their status during this year’s National HIV Testing Week, which takes place from 10th to 16th February. This confidential process is quick, free and particularly convenient this year, with numerous access points throughout the city available,… Continue reading ‘Know Your Status’, Take a Quick and Easy HIV Test

Liverpool’s health leaders are calling for people to take the first step towards a smoke-free future by quitting smoking, even if it is only for 24 hours. According to health officials, a small first step can lead to a life-changing transformation. In Liverpool, smoking is the main cause of preventable death and illness, and two of every… Continue reading Get Support to Quit Smoking and Start Your Journey to a Healthier Future

Liverpool City Council will implement a set of changes to its Home-to-School Transport Policy and the SEN Post-16 Transport Policy, effective September 2025. The updates aim to promote active travel, and encourage more independent behavior for students, while conforming to the policies of neighboring authorities. These changes emerge after a 10-week public consultation held from… Continue reading Transport Changes and Support for Children and Young People   

A mobile cervical screening service in Liverpool is offering screenings to women and anyone with a cervix aged 25 to 64 without the need for an appointment. The drop-in screenings aim to make the health check more accessible and prevent up to 70% of cervical cancer deaths. Screenings are conducted with care and sensitivity and… Continue reading Mobile Cervical Screening is Coming to Communities Across the City 

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week takes place from 21-28 January, aiming to emphasize the significance of cervical screening, its role in prevention, and early detection of the disease thus saving many lives and reducing fatalities by up to 70%. Liverpool has a significant number of one-third of women who have missed their scheduled appointments due to… Continue reading Make Time for Lifesaving Cervical Screening Plea

Liverpool City Council’s Children and Young People’s Services received positive feedback from Ofsted during their latest monitoring visit. The inspection took place over two days in December 2024, where the Care Leaving Service and the lives of care-experienced young people were the focus. Inspectors also met directly with care-experienced young people themselves to hear their… Continue reading Ofsted Highlights Positive Progress in Children and Young People’s Services

Liverpool City Council has unveiled a new plan to unite the community and prevent future unrest following last year’s wide-scale disorder. Local voluntary, community, and faith groups are being encouraged to play a vital role in shaping the strategy, which will act as a catalyst to bring communities together. The council has been issued £57,000… Continue reading Communities Together Grant – APPLY NOW!

Liverpool City Council has taken a significant step forward in its ongoing efforts to address racial inequality by appointing Inclusivitii, a leading diversity and inclusion organization that will support the development of an anti-racism strategy for the city and council. This appointment is a pivot point in the council’s drive to create a more inclusive,… Continue reading Council Takes a Significant Step in its Commitment to Anti-Racism

Liverpool City Council has unveiled a new trial of solar-powered “smart bins” that use sensor technology. When a bin starts to become full, a compactor is triggered that compresses the waste, reducing the need for the bin to be emptied. This will allow up to 100% more space than standard litter bins. The technology also enables bins to… Continue reading Liverpool to pilot super-smart solar bins