The government has today (Friday 25 June) published its findings into the first phase of the Events Research Programme (ERP) – in which Liverpool played a major role. The ambition of the ERP was to understand how the risk of transmission can be reduced at large events when public health measures are introduced. The study … Read more
New Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson is joining public health officials in urging people to get their Covid-19 vaccine if they are eligible. With the easing of restrictions, alongside new variants emerging, there is growing evidence we are once again at a critical turning point in our response to coronavirus. Although rates remain low in … Read more
As part of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, from Monday 17 May we will see a further easing of Coronavirus restrictions in England. Up to six people – or two households can now meet indoors, with overnight stays allowed Care home residents will be allowed up to five named visitors Groups of up to … Read more
The local NHS is working with Liverpool City Council, Arriva, and local GP practices to deliver a COVID-19 vaccination bus for the city. The mobile vaccination clinic, which launched this weekend, is part of a plan to help improve vaccine access in areas where take-up has been lower. There is already evidence that people in … Read more
People are being urged to attend their second COVID-19 vaccine appointments, even though they may feel they are already protected. More than 1.4 million vaccines have been delivered across Cheshire and Merseyside, with around 95% of over 70s having received their first dose. But as second dose appointments gather pace, people are reminded that they … Read more
As part of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, from Monday 29 March we will see a further easing of Coronavirus restrictions in England. Outdoor gatherings of either six people – or two households – will be allowed. This includes private gardens, but there should be no mixing of households indoors Outdoor sports facilities will … Read more
Read Acting Mayor, Cllr Wendy Simon’s budget speech.
Chris and Amanda have been foster carers with Liverpool City Council since March 2020. They decided to start off supporting children and young people on a part-time basis, but the Covid-19 pandemic encouraged them to become full-time foster carers. Amanda says her work in mental health was a deciding factor. “Working in mental health, I … Read more
Sarah Thwaites fell ill last March, just days before the first English lockdown began. Mysterious symptoms, extreme fatigue and the end of her daily routine became the norm. A short while later it became clear that Sarah was suffering from Covid-19. As Sarah now attempts to rebuild her life and her strength, she has agreed to write a monthly blog for us, chronicling … Read more
With England still in the tight grip of a third national lockdown, Liverpool feels still and quiet once again, as it has done for much of the last 12 months. Many of us are missing the vibrant businesses that make our city a great place to live. We thought it would be interesting to hear … Read more
Plans are being put in place for Liverpool to mark one of the most unforgettable years in history. On Tuesday 23 March, the city will stage an emotive event – Liverpool Together – exactly one year on since the start of the first lockdown in England. Working in partnership with BBC Radio Merseyside, Liverpool City … Read more
Jan Ledward is the Chief Officer of Liverpool’s Clinical Commissioning Group. She is responsible for improving quality of care and health outcomes for everyone across our city. At the moment, Jan’s main focus is on delivering a speedy roll-out of the vaccination programme. Here she explains how it’s going. In December 2020, approval was given … Read more
Angela Clarke has worked in the domestic abuse sector for over 20 years, as a front line professional. She offers services for victims and more recently has become the strategic lead for domestic abuse at Liverpool City Council. Here, she talks about how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on victims. Reducing domestic abuse is a key … Read more
A further £2m fund, established by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to enable its six local authorities to contribute to the costs of taxi licences, has been announced, taking the total support package to £3.5 million. Established in October last year, the first round of the fund enabled the six local authorities to provide … Read more
Who gets it first? Due to the limited number of doses available, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended offering the vaccine to people in order of risk. The full prioritisation list can be found here and is as follows (in order of priority): Residents in a care home for older adults and their … Read more
Mike Allanson is a member of the City Council Communications Team and has over 35 years of Council service to his name. He’s been shielding whilst working from home and recently got the call to go for his Covid vaccine. “As someone who has always felt pretty resilient during ‘normal’ times, I like to think … Read more
As the UK death toll sadly tops 100,000, Liverpool’s Covid-related deaths have now also risen to above 1,000. That means on average, 1 in 5 people dying in our city are losing their lives as a result of Covid-related complications. Behind the tragic statistics are relatives, friends and colleagues left devastated at the loss of … Read more
It has been announced that Liverpool will offer Covid-19 vaccinations to those who are facing homelessness. This will not impact on the roll-out of the vaccination programme for other key groups. Acting Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Wendy Simon said: “I’m proud that as a city we always look to protect and support the most vulnerable … Read more
As leaders of faith communities in Liverpool and Merseyside, we are taking very seriously our region’s extremely high infection rate and the added concern around the spread of the new variant of COVID-19. We believe that faith communities make an essential contribution to the common good – not just in the spiritual support which is … Read more
Bridgadier Joe Fossey OBE writes aboutt his experience supporting Liverpool’s Covid testing programme.