Children in Liverpool could be having the equivalent of up to 20 cubes of sugar a day in cereals, drinks and snacks – leading to 1,000 youngsters having teeth removed every year.
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, people are being encouraged to reach out and ensure that those feeling hopeless get the support they need.
Up to 31,000 people in Liverpool have got high blood pressure and do not know it.
Further work is to be carried out to examine in more detail the findings of a Public Health Liverpool study which has revealed many in the LGBT+ community feel let down by their healthcare experiences.
Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable death and illness in the UK. It is a key factor in people developing heart disease, strokes, cancer, dementia and lung disease. The good news is that rates of smoking in Liverpool are decreasing. Over the past seven years, the number of people with the habit has dropped … Read more
More than 1,800 illegal vapes with a street value of £22,000 have been seized in an operation involving Liverpool City Council’s Alcohol and Tobacco Unit, Merseyside Police and Public Health Liverpool.
Public Health officials in Liverpool are urging residents to get tested regularly for sexually transmitted infections – and to use a condom, following the publication of new data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showing a rise of more than 50% in confirmed cases.
This week, Bambis (Babies & mums breastfeeding information service) are celebrating breastfeeding and the achievements of the many Liverpool mums who have breastfed and expressed breastmilk in the last year. Bambis Co-ordinator Sarah Todd explains more about their work.
Directors of Public Health in Cheshire and Merseyside’s nine local council areas – including Liverpool – have issued a statement expressing their concern about the increase of the use of vapes in the subregion.
New figures reveal that since launching two years ago, Project ADDER has supported thousands of disruptions against criminal gangs selling drugs in England and Wales and helped thousands of people into drug treatment, including in Liverpool.
This week is Loneliness Awareness Week. Advanced Public Health Practitioner Jayne Cook reflects on how loneliness can affect anyone and looks at some of the organisations which work in Liverpool to bring people together. Loneliness affects all of us at one point or another, it’s a difficult feeling and often complex to unpack. Some of … Read more
Dance your way to a healthier heart for Eurovision – that’s the message from health chiefs as Liverpool gears up for its biggest ever party. The council’s Public Health team is partnering with Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and the Pumping Marvellous Foundation to encourage people enjoying EuroFestival and visiting the Eurovision Village to have … Read more
With visitors from across the globe travelling to Liverpool for one of the most exciting musical events of the year – the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Liverpool City Council want to make sure people enjoy a happy and healthy Eurovision Song Contest 2023.
With two in ten children not up-to-date with their vaccinations in Liverpool and at risk of becoming seriously unwell, this World Immunisation Week (24-30th April) we are encouraging people to make sure they are up-to-date with their routine vaccinations at all life stages. In particular, the NHS is asking all parents to check if their … Read more
A MAJOR birth cohort study launches today in the Liverpool City Region – and researchers are looking for 10,000 families to take part. Children Growing Up in Liverpool (C-GULL) is the first large-scale birth cohort study in the Liverpool City Region and will track first-born babies and their families from early in pregnancy through to … Read more
People across Liverpool are being urged not to leave it too late to order their repeat prescriptions ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend. The quickest way to make sure you get your repeat prescription in time for the Easter weekend is to download the NHS app, register and then order your repeat medication. You … Read more
The final in a trilogy of reports detailing Liverpool’s Covid-19 journey has officially launched. This year’s PHAR not only reflects on the achievements made in the last 12 months – but remains a key tool in planning how health inequalities will be addressed, and health improvements made in the city. Although the Covid-19 pandemic shone … Read more
New statistics reveal a worrying decline in oral health, with 2 in 5 Liverpool children now showing evidence of dental decay. The dental survey which normally takes place every two years measures instances and severity of dental cavities amongst 5-year-olds attending mainstream schools in England. Survey data was collected in 2022 by NHS Trusts who … Read more
On the third National Day of Reflection (23 March) Julie Angelsea from Liverpool City Council’s Covid-19 team shares two very different experiences that will stay with her forever. *Please note that this blog contains details which some people may find upsetting. “The first story is one that I will never forget – and one I … Read more
The Passionate about Sexual Health Partnership (PaSH Partnership) is now delivering sexual health and HIV interventions and support on behalf of Liverpool City Council. The Passionate about Sexual Health Partnership (PaSH Partnership) is a collaboration between BHA for Equality, George House Trust and LGBT Foundation. The partnership collectively holds decades of experience in the field … Read more