Author: Paul Johnston

Liverpool’s Health and Wellbeing Board recently convened to address the rising concerns surrounding ketamine usage and associated harm, particularly within the younger demographic of teenagers and young adults. Led by Liverpool Director of Public Health, Professor Matthew Ashton, the Board discussed a coordinated local response initiated by the Liverpool Combatting Drugs Partnership (CDP). During the… Continue reading Liverpool Acts to Tackle Rising Ketamine Harm Among Young People

ou know to stay safe. Remember the power of reaching out, the power of connection and the power of the conversation that could save a life. Together we can prevent suicide in Liverpool, we can all do something and we should all take action today to improve our knowledge and skills to prevent suicide or… Continue reading BLOG | Deaths from suicide in Liverpool

Do you have an understanding of your health numbers? Public health officials are urging individuals to “Know your Numbers.” High blood pressure is often symptomless, yet if untreated, it can lead to serious outcomes such as heart attacks or strokes. This inquiry is part of a yearly campaign to raise awareness about blood pressure and… Continue reading Know your numbers!

Liverpool will honor Merchant Navy Day on Sunday, September 7th, with a special service and wreath-laying ceremony. This annual event serves to raise awareness of the contributions made by past, present, and future Merchant Navy seafarers, while also paying tribute to the 36,000 men who lost their lives at sea during World War Two. The… Continue reading Merchant Navy Day to be marked in Liverpool

The Emergency Alerts system in the UK will undergo testing on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 3 pm. During the test, mobile phones and tablets will emit a vibrating and siren-like sound, regardless of their sound settings. The message accompanying the alert will indicate that it is simply a test and that no further action… Continue reading Emergency alerts system to be tested

Liverpool City Council is extending a call to all organizations in Liverpool that are dedicated to assisting young people in finding work. Thanks to a grant from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as part of the national Youth Guarantee Trailblazer (YGT) program, the council has access to £5m to support various projects aimed at… Continue reading Help Liverpool’s young people to blaze a trail to employment

In an unprecedented event, England’s top Olympic-style boxers will be showcasing their skills at the inaugural World Boxing Championships held at the prestigious M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. This historic occasion is set to draw in a global audience, with tickets available for purchase starting at £15 (£5 concessions). To secure your spot at this… Continue reading Tickets available for World Boxing Championships

In September, Liverpool will be hosting the first-ever World Boxing Championships for Elite men and women, alongside a community engagement program to enrich the event. The city will welcome top boxers from around the globe from 4th to 14th September, with Culture Liverpool collaborating with creative partners to leave a lasting impact. The initiative includes… Continue reading Community engagement programme launches alongside World Boxing Championships

Cobalt Housing has recently introduced a new Smokefree Homes policy in an effort to prioritize the health and well-being of its tenants. This policy is designed to encourage residents to maintain smoke-free homes, aiming to safeguard themselves, their families, and their communities from the detrimental effects of tobacco and second-hand smoke. Working in collaboration with… Continue reading Smokefree Homes policy launched by Cobalt Housing

A new initiative in Liverpool has seen over 100 families sign up to automatically enroll eligible children for free school meals. Despite approximately 26,000 households in the city already receiving free school meals, national figures reveal that about one in ten children are missing out on this benefit. Liverpool City Council has taken steps to… Continue reading Free school meal automatic enrolment campaign in Liverpool moves to next phase