New year, new you: quitting smoking is well worth it
As 2026 begins, Smokefree Liverpool is encouraging smokers to make quitting their top resolution – because it’s well worth it for your health, your wallet, and your future.
Healthier lives for children and adults
Liverpool urges residents to take part in Dry January
Public Health officials in Liverpool are encouraging residents to join the national Dry January campaign.
Household support available to tackle cold homes, damp and mould
Residents who need support to keep their homes warm and safe may be entitled to help this winter.
Liverpool urged to stay clean when Driving Home For Christmas
Drivers across Liverpool are being urged to make responsible choices over the festive period and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Have your say on Liverpool’s alcohol strategy
Public health experts at Liverpool City Council have launched a survey of attitudes towards alcohol use and misuse.
Liverpool unites for World AIDS Day 2025
Liverpool partners will once again stand together on 1 December to mark World AIDS Day, honouring those loved and lost to HIV, while reaffirming the city’s unwavering commitment to ending new transmissions by 2030.
Liverpool City Council and Merseyside partners unite to improve the lives of neurodiverse residents
Liverpool has outlined a bold plan to support neurodiverse people, working in partnership across Merseyside, after research revealed significant barriers in areas including education, employment, and health. Liverpool’s Commitment to Neurodiversity: A Strategy for an Inclusive City 2025–2035, is a collaborative effort shaped by the voices of neurodivergent people, their families, and carers. The strategy … Read more
Central Library to host Baby Week 2025 celebration event
Each year, Baby Week brings together services to promote the best start in life, raise awareness of the importance of early childhood, and reduce barriers to access. This year’s theme is ‘Healthy parent, healthy baby.’
Support available for male victims of domestic abuse
We are raising awareness of the support available for male victims of domestic abuse.
Public health flu vaccine plea
People in Liverpool eligible for the flu vaccine are being urged to book their jab.
Just a tiny bit of poo could be life saving for you
People in Liverpool are being urged to complete their bowel screening test when they get it, with a new message: “Just a tiny bit of poo could be lifesaving for you!”
Liverpool celebrates major HIV prevention milestones
Liverpool is celebrating significant progress in its mission to end new HIV transmissions by 2030, as new data from 2024 reveals a surge in testing, increased uptake of HIV prevention medication PrEP, and a dramatic reduction in late diagnoses. As part of the city’s commitment to the global Fast Track Cities initiative, Liverpool has seen: … Read more
Liverpool City Council’s Adult Social Care Celebrates ‘Good’ CQC Rating
Liverpool’s Adult Social Care services are celebrating a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), awarded following a recent inspection. This positive rating is a significant achievement and reflects the council’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to residents who draw on support. The CQC’s assessment looked closely at how well the … Read more
Homelessness funding boost welcomed
Liverpool City Council is to benefit from additional funding to tackle rough sleeping and homelessness this year.
Fossil-fuel vehicles to be dumped as Council goes electric
Transitioning to low or zero-emission vehicles is an essential step toward eliminating a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions
Council to Consider Long-Term Commitment to Two Liverpool Nursing Care Homes
Liverpool City Council is reinforcing its dedication to the wellbeing and care of residents at two care homes in the city by proposing it will continue with the long-term delivery of services at both facilities. A report will be presented to Cabinet on Tuesday, 16th September 2025, recommending that the Council continue as the Care … Read more
Living Better Lives: A Bold Vision for Adult Social Care and Health in Liverpool
“Working together, we will enable Liverpool residents to live full, active lives — to live independently and to play an active role in their local communities.” Living Better Lives is the guiding vision for Adult Social Care and Health in Liverpool. It sets out our shared ambition to create a city where every resident is … Read more
CCTV to target reckless drivers at school crossings
Liverpool City Council is taking decisive action to improve road safety around schools by introducing mobile CCTV cameras at key Crossing Patrol sites
Smokefree Homes policy launched by Cobalt Housing
Cobalt Housing has officially launched its voluntary Smokefree Homes policy, reinforcing its commitment to tenant health and wellbeing. The policy encourages residents to keep their homes smokefree to protect themselves, their families, and their communities from the harmful effects of tobacco and second-hand smoke. Cobalt Housing, which manages around 6,000 affordable homes across North Liverpool, … Read more
Roads decarbonisation sees huge reduction in emissions
The Live Labs programme harnesses research and innovation in a number of trials to support the transition to net zero.