The Mystery junior parkrun has celebrated its 5th birthday. The 2km event has taken place 182 times since its inception in 2019 and has seen over 2,000 different juniors finish the event around 15,000 times. parkrun is a free, weekly, timed event, where people can run, jog, walk, wheel and push a pram, around the … 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
‘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
It’s been another eventful few days for Liverpool’s Public Health team – but thankfully it’s been more celebrate than outbreak! First up, Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton accepted a national award from the ADPH (Association of Directors of Public Health) at their annual conference in London – followed by a visit from Chief Medical … Read more
A new campaign is launching to support the wellbeing of Liverpool residents. Co-created by members of the public and Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team, the new campaign will help people to strengthen their mental health. Developed in response to increasing mental health needs post-pandemic, it acknowledges the varying levels of support required – including … Read more
Jim Lee, one of Liverpool’s Covid-19 vaccination call centre staff is also a medical student currently completing a master’s degree at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM). In this blog, Jim tells us why this opportunity was so important to him and how it’s helping him become a better doctor. “As part of the … Read more
Each year, Public Health teams across the country reflect on the previous 12 months via an annual report – and this year, Liverpool’s approach has received high praise from national colleagues. Although Public Health Annual Reports (PHAR) are a statutory function, they are also essential in setting out key health challenges in each area and … Read more
A unique visual arts project highlighting how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted and united communities across Liverpool is spreading across the city.
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.
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
An evaluation of Liverpool’s pioneering SMART community testing pilot by academics has found it led to a reduction of more than a fifth in Covid-19 cases.
All residents living in four Covid-19 hotspots in Liverpool are being urged to get tested as soon as possible to break the chain of infection.
Residents and community organisations are invited to take part in the research, mapping and listening phase of the project. Liverpool’s Food Insecurity Task Force has announced the development of Liverpool’s Good Food Plan, a strategy to create a city “where everyone can eat good food.” The actions in Liverpool’s ‘Good Food Plan’ – slated to … Read more
Liverpool City Region is among the areas to receive additional support to tackle a rapid rise in cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19.
The Mayor of Liverpool has joined with Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and the leaders of Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral Councils to call on the Government for extra vaccine supplies for Liverpool City Region.
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
Liverpool City Council is urging people to think twice before visiting its parks and beauty spots this weekend.
Liverpool City Council is showing its commitment to helping to protect vulnerable residents and service users from the flu, by embarking on a programme to administer vaccinations to 500 staff who work on the frontline in social care, or who provide essential services. Flu Vaccine Overview Clinics started last week, ahead of the launch of … Read more
Merseyside will be marking National Breastfeeding Week from Monday 17 June with a series of events organised by breastfeeding support workers across the area. The week will kick off with a walk organised by breastfeeding peer-support group Liverpool Community Bambis from St George’s Hall to Chavasse Park in Liverpool ONE at 11.30am which is open … Read more