Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week at Newsham Park

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place 12 – 18 May and this year’s theme is ‘Community’. We’re highlighting the vital role our communities play in promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Throughout the week Liverpool City Council’s Neighbourhood Team is hosting a week-long programme of free activities at Newsham Park designed to bring residents together … Read more

Liverpool Commits to Tackling Gambling Harm

A campaign has been launched to tackle gambling-related harm, following a new study that revealed nearly one-third of adults living in Liverpool gamble annually, with 12% at risk of experiencing harm. Liverpool City Council and Liverpool John Moores University are leading a cross-sector initiative to address the growing issue of gambling-related harms.  Gambling is often … Read more

Liverpool community unites with cultural celebrations 

People (Smithdown Community) having a street party outside Picton Children's Centre

Residents from the Smithdown community are coming together for a vibrant celebration of music, food, and culture, creating a welcoming space to share and celebrate heritage. The event will be held at Picton Children’s Centre, Earle Road, L7 6HD on Saturday, 22nd March at 12 – 2:30pm.  Led by Liverpool City Council’s Neighbourhoods team, Picton … Read more

Council to Launch a New Support Service to Help Keep Families Together

Liverpool City Council and its partner agencies are set to introduce a transformative way of working to help families recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and who are receiving specialist care.   The Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) offers an alternative to the family court process by providing parents with specialised support to address the … Read more

Mobile Cervical Screening is Coming to Communities Across the City 

Cancer Patient Having a Check-Up

Cervical screening is a vital health check that can save lives, yet many people miss their appointments due to busy schedules or uncertainty.  To make screening more accessible, a mobile cervical screening service will be at different areas across Liverpool.  Women and anyone with a cervix aged 25 to 64 are encouraged to come along. The … Read more