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
‘Good News Stories’ telling the personal experiences of people from Liverpool who overcame barriers to getting the Covid vaccine, are being showcased at the Museum of Liverpool’s atrium screens until 31 January. Part of the Liverpool Vaccine Equity project – the ‘Good News Stories’ exhibition evolved from the work of innovative teams in the heart … Read more
With Covid-19 cases on the rise again, Liverpool’s Health Protection Board (HPB) is sharing the latest advice for those living, working and visiting Liverpool – as the sharp increase has the potential to disrupt essential services and affect peoples’ summer holiday plans. Covid-19 cases are on the rise again, across the whole of the country, … Read more
Key workers in Liverpool have been praised for carrying out daily testing, which prevented Covid-19 from crippling emergency services. New findings published by a major health journal have revealed the world’s first testing pilot saved almost 8,000 work days from being lost to self-isolation. At the height of the pandemic, there was a risk of … Read more
Leaders, charities, voluntary organisations and businesses across Liverpool are coming together to celebrate the success of the Community Champion Programme and learn how they can better engage with minority communities. The Community Champions Programme was set up by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to support minority communities unproportionally affected by the pandemic … Read more
Liverpool’s Health Protection Board (HPB) met this week to review the COVID-19 situation, with free testing no longer available for most people and new national guidance about when to isolate from others being published. Covid infections continue to circulate at a very high level in Liverpool and remain a real risk to many of us. … Read more
Although Covid-19 regulations have now been removed, and we are in a much better position than previous points in 2020 and 2021, Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton explains why we should still remain aware and how continuing with simple measures can keep ourselves and those at increased risk of Covid safe. “We know people want … Read more
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
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
With multiple twists and turns throughout the Novak Djokovic story – Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton shares his thoughts on the importance of elite sports stars promoting vaccine confidence and why there are no real winners in this situation. “I’ve been following the Djokovic story not only with my public health hat on, but … Read more
Self-isolation remains 10 days, but in some circumstances it is possible to shorten the isolation period if two successive negative rapid lateral flow tests (LFTs) are taken. From today, Monday 17 January, if no high temperature is present, people can start testing with LFTs from day five. Two successive negative test results, taken 24 hours … Read more
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
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
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
Covid-19 rates remain high across the city, but there has been a sharp and worrying rise in both Childwall and Belle Vale wards. Residents across the city, in particular those who live or work in Childwall and Belle Vale are now being asked to be extra cautious and to take a rapid antigen test (LFT) … Read more
From today (16 August 2021) the rules around what to do if you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19 have changed. If you are identified as a close contact of a confirmed Covid-19 case you now won’t have to automatically self-isolate, if you meet any of the following: Have been double vaccinated in … Read more
Members of the public can drop in at Sefton Park between Thursday 15th and Sunday 18th July for their first or second doses of the Covid-19 vaccine (both AstraZeneca and Pfizer available). All adults 18 and over can attend. No appointment needed – just turn up to the Review Field (adjacent to Croxteth Gate). Opening times: Thursday … Read more
With the Government recently outlining their plan for the roadmap out of lockdown, many control measures will no longer be a legal requirement from 19 July. Collective statement from the Liverpool Health Protection Board In light of the current high rates of Covid-19 infection in Liverpool, coupled with a lower vaccine uptake compared to other … Read more
As part of the NHS ‘Grab-a-jab’ campaign, Sefton Park will be hosting Liverpool’s first mass vaccination event this weekend. On Saturday 10th July (8am-8pm) & Sunday 11th July (8am-6pm), anyone aged 18+ can get their Covid-19 vaccine – and with thousands of vaccines available, no appointment is necessary. Led by Central Liverpool Primary Care Network, … Read more