From today, the NHS in Liverpool will start to offer Covid-19 autumn boosters to those who are eligible – with those at highest risk being offered it first, this includes residents and staff in care homes, and some housebound patients. From Monday 12 September, the autumn boosters will also be made available to health and … 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
Parents of young children are being urged to check that their polio vaccines are up to date, as some may have missed out due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected polio virus in sewage samples in London and it is likely there has been some spread between closely-linked people. … 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
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
As the city celebrates one year of Covid-19 vaccinations, Liverpool City Council and Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) share their thanks to all who have been vaccinated, and praise for staff and volunteers who have helped administer the vaccine. On 8 December 2020, exactly one year ago today, Liverpool’s very first covid-19 vaccines were administered … 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
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
Staff who work in Liverpool’s care homes – who have not yet been vaccinated against Covid-19 – are being urged to get their jabs as soon as possible. It follows an announcement that vaccinations are to become compulsory for staff at English care homes, for those who provide nursing or personal work for elderly or … 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
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
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
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