Liverpool is not alone in having a lower-than-average uptake in some areas– but with almost 900,000 doses now delivered, the city hasn’t stood still on this issue and continues to reach out to those who haven’t previously come forward. What is being seen in Liverpool isn’t unique – it’s something that is mirrored in other … Read more
WOULD your business like to see more families #GetConnected? If so, Liverpool City Council wants to hear from you! Last year, the council launched ten post-pandemic pledges and one – Get Connected – is a commitment that all families eligible for free school meals should have access to a 4G internet connection as well. The … Read more
Liverpool City Council and the local NHS are teaming up with Matalan to offer people the chance to ‘Grab-a-Jab’ whilst they shop. The Matalan store on Wavertree Road will be hosting an NHS-staffed vaccination clinic in store on the following dates: Saturday 29 January, between 9am – 5pm Sunday 30 Jan, between 10.30am – 4.30pm … Read more
Applications are now open for grants to support businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors who have been affected by the Omicron variant. There are two separate grants which businesses can apply for: Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant Businesses from the hospitality and leisure sectors are invited to apply for a one-off payment of up … Read more
If your mental health has been affected by the pandemic, you could benefit from one of 19 projects to improve mental health and wellbeing in Liverpool.
Residents are being urged to get vaccinated or boosted this week, in order to have a happy, safe and healthy Christmas and New Year. There are plenty of options available in the city to grab your first, or second jab, or a booster. Following the success of this weekend’s pop up centre at Wavertree Athletics … Read more
If Covid-19 has had one plus side it has been to reset how we plan for the future, writes Claire Slinger, Assistant Director for Investment and Development…
Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton, explains why even if you’ve had the booster vaccine, you should also take other simple precautions this Christmas to keep those you care about safe.
Directors of Public Health across Cheshire and Merseyside are asking people to get vaccinated, get their booster and look after each other through this difficult winter period.
Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson and Director of Public Health Matt Ashton have urged people to get vaccinated ahead of an expected wave of Covid-19 cases.
As the city celebrates one year of Covid-19 vaccinations, Liverpool City Council and Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) share their thanks to all who have been vaccinated, and praise for staff and volunteers who have helped administer the vaccine. On 8 December 2020, exactly one year ago today, Liverpool’s very first covid-19 vaccines were administered … Read more
A case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Liverpool.
In an effort to slow the spread of the new Omicron variant – a number of additional measures are being rolled out in England from today (Tuesday 30 November) Face coverings – These are once again required on public transport, in shops and supermarkets and other spaces such as banks, post offices, travel agents, hairdressers, … Read more
With Covid-19 cases on the rise again nationally and concerns around pressures on our health and social care services, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Matthew Ashton shares some simple, yet key advice on how we can keep ourselves and our loved ones safe this winter.
Read a statement from Liverpool Health Protection Board about advice and guidance on Covid-19.
A new pot of funding to support Liverpool businesses affected by the Covid pandemic will be launched next week.
Liverpool City Council’s communications team has produced a special limited edition book chronicling the Covid-19 pandemic in photographs. Liverpool’s Covid Journey is a hard back publication which tells the city’s Coronavirus story from April 2020 through until March 2021 – and is believed to be a first for local government. It uses powerful images to … Read more
People involved in Liverpool’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic will be honoured at a civic thank you event at the Town Hall on Wednesday 13 October. Around 100 guests will be at the ceremony, from hospital staff and care home workers, through to those who delivered food parcels and took to the streets to give … Read more
Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Matthew Ashton, says the city should be proud of the way it stepped up to deal with the pandemic.
Public Health officials in Liverpool have responded to the Government’s autumn and winter plan for the NHS, warning the city faces a difficult winter ahead. With rates of Covid-19 still high, and seasonal illnesses such as flu and norovirus on their way – they believe the next few months will be difficult not only for … Read more