Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2025
Is your bowel cancer screening kit sitting at the back of a drawer?
07 April 2025NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Cheshire and Merseyside health leaders say ‘Smoking Ends Here’ this No Smoking day
On No Smoking Day 2025 (12 March), Directors of Public and Population Health in Cheshire and Merseys...
12 March 2025NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
New campaign highlights how health data can improve care across Cheshire and Merseyside
A new awareness campaign has launched today to highlight how health data is starting to be used to i...
11 March 2025NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Help reduce medication waste and support the NHS across Cheshire and Merseyside
Pharmacists and GPs across Cheshire and Merseyside are urging people to only order the medication th...
11 November 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Supporting your children’s ‘super bodies’ this winter
As children return to schools and nurseries after the autumn half term, the NHS in Cheshire and Mers...
04 November 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Act FAST on signs of stroke
Even if it doesn’t seem like much, at the first sign of a stroke call 999.
04 November 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Change NHS: Helping shape a health service fit for the future
This is a once in a generation opportunity to make the NHS fit for the future. Together we can fix i...
21 October 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
NHS urges people to prioritise mental health in the workplace
This World Mental Health Day (10 October) the NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is shining light on ‘bu...
10 October 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Smokers urged to take part in ‘Stoptober’, and help make Cheshire and Merseyside smokefree
Today marks the launch of ‘Stoptober’ an annual campaign encouraging smokers to quit.
01 October 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
ICON Week 2024
Raising awareness about infant crying and coping strategies.
23 September 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
#AskAboutAsthma 2024: helping children and young people to live their best lives
#AskAboutAsthma returns for its eighth year in September 2024. The campaign encourages simple change...
09 September 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
NHS Equality campaign launched during Disability Pride Month
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is raising awareness of the importance of fully accessible health servic...
10 July 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
How would you prepare for an emergency?
Emergencies such as flooding, fires and power cuts can affect us all. There are simple and effective...
10 July 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Armed Forces Week 2024
Armed Forces Week is a chance to show our support for the men, women and children who make up the Ar...
28 June 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Active Soles: Changing the way we think about workwear to promote physical activity in Cheshire and Merseyside
Active Soles is a movement to change the way we think about workwear, based on the belief that activ...
21 May 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
North West man transforms mental health using exercise
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 takes place 13–19 May, and this year’s theme is ‘Movement: Moving ...
13 May 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside supports Earth Day 2024 ‘planet vs plastics’ initiative
Earth Day takes place every year on 22 April and seeks to raise awareness of the environmental probl...
22 April 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
COVID-19 spring vaccine bookings to open for Cheshire and Merseyside residents
COVID-19 spring vaccine bookings to open for Cheshire and Merseyside residents
16 April 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Start For Life’s ‘If They Could Tell You…’ campaign
Start For Life’s ‘If They Could Tell You…’ campaign focuses on promoting the importance and benefits...
18 March 2024NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Cheshire and Merseyside residents urged to ‘give digital a go’ as part of new NHS campaign
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has launched a new campaign to increase awareness of online health servi...
05 July 2023NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
How you make a complaint about primary care services is changing on 1 July 2023
From 1 July 2023 the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services to the c...
26 June 2023NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Hypertension day - 17 May 2023
High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases...
17 May 2023One Liverpool
Vaccination reminder in World Immunisation Week (24-30 April)
With one in ten children not up to date with their vaccinations and at risk of becoming seriously un...
24 April 2023One Liverpool
Test of Government’s new, national Emergency Alerts system at 3pm on Sunday 23rd April
At 3pm on Sunday 23rd April there will be a test of the Government’s new, national Emergency Alerts ...
18 April 2023One Liverpool
NHS advice ahead of the Grand National Festival
The local NHS is advising people how to use NHS services appropriately to enjoy the Grand National F...
13 April 2023One Liverpool
NHS industrial action
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced a 96-hour walkout of junior doctors from 7am on ...
11 April 2023One Liverpool
NHS Launches Spring Covid Vaccination Campaign
Around 215,000 people in Cheshire and Merseyside will be eligible for a spring covid jab including o...
11 April 2023One Liverpool
LGBTQ+ survey - open until 17 April
Help us improve services by taking part in our survey
29 March 2023One Liverpool
Save money on NHS prescriptions
If you pay for your prescriptions, you could save money by prepaying for them.
16 March 2023One Liverpool
Get help with NHS costs
Check if you’re eligible for help with NHS costs such as prescription charges, travel or dental trea...
16 March 2023One Liverpool
Public warned to expect significant service disruption ahead of upcoming NHS industrial action
The NHS is urging members of the public to use services appropriately ahead of planned 72-hour indus...
09 March 2023One Liverpool
NHS industrial action (March 2023)
The public is being urged to continue to access care if they need it despite planned industrial acti...
03 March 2023One Liverpool
Health survey launches for LGBTQ+ communities
Complete a short survey to help Liverpool City Council better understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ c...
02 March 2023One Liverpool
NHS offers final chances to get boosted
The NHS is urging those yet to get a Covid booster to book one of the thousands of appointments stil...
06 February 2023One Liverpool
NHS industrial action (February 2023)
The public is being urged to continue to access care if they need it despite planned industrial acti...
01 February 2023One Liverpool
Grab a ‘Jabuary’ vaccine boost for Covid and flu protection
The NHS is urging people to grab a ‘Jabuary’ boost to protect themselves from COVID-19 and flu.
18 January 2023One Liverpool
Ambulance staff strike action (January 2023)
The region’s ambulance service is urging people only call 999 for life-threatening emergencies on da...
10 January 2023One Liverpool
NHS industrial action (January 2023)
Public urged to continue to access care if they need it despite planned industrial action.
10 January 2023One Liverpool
Cost of living support for Liverpool residents
Help is available if you are struggling to pay your bills or keep your home warm.
20 December 2022One Liverpool
Ambulance staff strike action
The region’s ambulance service is urging people only call 999 for life-threatening emergencies on da...
20 December 2022One Liverpool
Secondary school flu vaccination
The NHS is urging parents of secondary school-aged children to take up the school flu vaccine offer,...
20 December 2022One Liverpool
NHS industrial action
Public urged to continue to access care if they need it despite planned industrial action.
12 December 2022One Liverpool
Know where to go for healthcare this Christmas
The local NHS is reminding people not to forget about their health during their Christmas preparatio...
12 December 2022One Liverpool
No one should feel lonely at Christmas
Liverpool is a city with a great community spirit and lots going on, with plenty of opportunities to...
09 December 2022Liverpool City Council Public Health
Group A Strep - What you need to know
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria that can cause a number of infections, some mild an...
06 December 2022One Liverpool
Don’t risk ill health this Christmas – 6 tips for staying well
The local NHS in Liverpool is urging people to do whatever they can to help themselves stay well and...
02 December 2022One Liverpool
NHS 111 online
Visit NHS 111 online to get the help you need from the convenience of your own home this winter.
28 November 2022One Liverpool
Children’s immunisation catch-up clinics
Has your son or daughter missed any of their routine immunisations at their GP?
22 November 2022One Liverpool
Don't Struggle Alone
Good mental wellbeing is essential to our day-to-day life. If you’re not feeling yourself or the ris...
09 November 2022Liverpool City Council Public Health
Patients urged to think Pharmacy First
The NHS in Liverpool is encouraging people to think of their local pharmacy as the first place to go...
31 October 2022One Liverpool
All over 50s invited to receive Covid booster and flu jabs
Thousands of people aged 50 and over will start receiving invitations for get a covid autumn booster...
18 October 2022One Liverpool
New interpreter service launched for deaf patients
A new service available from Monday 10 October 2022 will allow sign language users to make calls to ...
11 October 2022One Liverpool
Smoking in pregnancy – Smokefree Liverpool
Quit smoking advice for pregnant women from the local NHS Stop Smoking service, Smokefree Liverpool.
27 September 2022One Liverpool
New Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) will begin its move to the new Royal Liv...
21 September 2022One Liverpool
Autumn COVID-19 booster plans for Liverpool
The NHS in Liverpool will be starting to offer COVID-19 autumn boosters to those who are eligible fr...
05 September 2022One Liverpool
Students told to get up to date with vaccinations ahead of Freshers' Week
Students heading to university in September are being encouraged to ensure they are up to date with ...
01 September 2022One Liverpool
Liverpool Dementia Information Day
29 September 2022 10am – 5pm Bridge Chapel Centre Heath Road, Allerton L19 4XR
19 August 2022Dementia Action Liverpool (DAL)
Use NHS 111 online for swift health advice
The local NHS is encouraging people to use NHS 111 online for health advice whilst GP practices are ...
18 August 2022One Liverpool
Remember to order your repeat prescriptions before the bank holiday
The local NHS is reminding people not to leave it too late to order repeat prescriptions ahead of th...
18 August 2022One Liverpool
Get active your way! (This Girl Can)
Liverpool is now set to reach out to local women who want to be more physically active – but who may...
16 August 2022Liverpool City Council
Have your children had their polio vaccinations?
With an urgent polio vaccine booster programme being rolled out for London children – the key messag...
15 August 2022One Liverpool
Is your child up to date with their secondary school immunisations?
Information on clinics over the summer holidays for Year 8 children and older who have missed their ...
18 July 2022One Liverpool
Get holiday ready with ‘grab a jab’ summer events
Liverpool City Council and the local NHS are teaming up to host a series of ‘Grab a Jab’ events acro...
08 July 2022One Liverpool
Babies cry, you can cope
Do you know what to do when infant crying feels overwhelming? ICON can help.
16 June 2022One Liverpool
Good news stories on vaccination from the community
Liverpool City Council and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has been working with primar...
15 June 2022One Liverpool
Public asked for views on proposals for Liverpool University Hospitals services
The NHS has launched a public consultation about proposals for five Liverpool University Hospitals N...
08 June 2022One Liverpool
Where to get NHS help over Jubilee weekend
The local NHS is reminding people that they can still access urgent health care over the Jubilee ban...
25 May 2022One Liverpool
Monkeypox – what to look out for
Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease, but there are a number of cases in the UK – and that number ...
24 May 2022One Liverpool
Pharmacy First available to patients in Liverpool
Patients in Liverpool can now get prescription medicines for certain conditions direct from a local ...
25 April 2022One Liverpool
Try the NHS App
You can download and use the NHS App if you're aged 13 or over.
21 April 2022One Liverpool
Know how to get NHS help over the Easter weekend 2022
The local NHS is reminding people that they can still access urgent care over the Easter 2022 bank h...
11 April 2022One Liverpool
5 to 11-year-olds invited to get a COVID-19 vaccine
The NHS is inviting children aged 5 to 11 to book their COVID-19 vaccination or visit a local drop-i...
06 April 2022One Liverpool
Covid-19 spring boosters for most vulnerable
The NHS is offering spring boosters to over 75s, residents in care homes and those with weakened imm...
04 April 2022One Liverpool
Monitor your oxygen levels at home if you have COVID-19
If you currently have COVID-19 and are at higher risk, you may be eligible for a free pulse oximeter...
17 March 2022One Liverpool
Recognise early signs of a heart attack
The NHS is raising awareness of heart attack symptoms as part of the latest ‘Help Us Help You’ campa...
07 March 2022One Liverpool
Cervical screening saves lives
A new campaign is encouraging those eligible to respond to their cervical screening invitation lette...
21 February 2022One Liverpool
Families urged to get COVID-19 vaccine in half term
The local NHS is inviting parents and kids to grab a jab at a local COVID-19 drop-in clinic during t...
18 February 2022One Liverpool
Covid-19 vaccination bus is back on the road
The local NHS and Liverpool City Council are teaming up with Arriva once again to bring the NHS Covi...
11 February 2022One Liverpool
New NHS campaign launches to support survivors of sexual assault and abuse
NHS Sexual Assault Referral Centres are here for you if you have been raped, sexually assaulted or a...
10 February 2022One Liverpool
Final call to take part in consultation on local stroke services
The NHS is reminding people in Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and West Lancashire that it’s still not t...
20 January 2022One Liverpool
Are you having suicidal thoughts or worried about that someone you know is?
We’re encouraging people to reach out and start a conversation – whether they are worried about some...
12 January 2022One Liverpool
Reduce the spread of COVID-19 in your household
How to reduce the spread of infection with the people you live with if you have COVID-19.
04 January 2022One Liverpool
Grab a booster jab to protect those you care for this winter
Over the next week, opening hours for vaccine centres will be extended and many more appointments wi...
17 December 2021One Liverpool
Alder Hey ‘Symptom Checker’ for children
Clinicians at Alder Hey have developed a new ‘Symptom Checker’ to help parents and carers understand...
16 December 2021One Liverpool
Help us to help you this Christmas
The local NHS is urging people not to forget about their health as they prepare for Christmas this y...
14 December 2021One Liverpool
NHS to offer booster booking to every adult by end of December
Please do not contact your GP practice asking about booster availability.
13 December 2021One Liverpool
Update on Covid boosters
Important information for patients about the Covid-19 booster vaccination programme.
30 November 2021One Liverpool
Liverpool Pharmacy Services Public Survey 2021
Liverpool’s Health and Wellbeing Board is reviewing the provision of pharmacies and chemists in the ...
30 November 2021One Liverpool
‘The Beat’ Walk-In Centre to reopen in the heart of Liverpool
Liverpool’s city centre Walk-In Centre is due to re-open on 29 November to strengthen the access to ...
25 November 2021One Liverpool
Take part in public consultation about hyper-acute stroke services
The NHS in Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and West Lancashire has launched a 12-week public consultatio...
23 November 2021One Liverpool
5k Your Way: Move Against Cancer
Get involved with a local 5k Your Way Parkrun event.
29 October 2021One Liverpool
Get practical advice on how to look after your mental wellbeing this winter with Every Mind Matters
The new Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has launched the Better Health-Every Mi...
20 October 2021One Liverpool
Qwell – free online wellbeing support for adults
Free, safe and anonymous online mental wellbeing community for adults in Liverpool.
07 October 2021One Liverpool
Kooth – free online wellbeing support for young people
Free, safe and anonymous online mental wellbeing community for young people in Liverpool.
07 October 2021One Liverpool
Six steps for using GP services this autumn
The NHS in Liverpool is outlining practical advice for getting GP care in the city, as the Covid-19 ...
04 October 2021One Liverpool
Bowel cancer screening for over 60s
Bowel cancer screening for over 60s saves lives by finding cancer early. Even if you feel healthy yo...
23 September 2021One Liverpool
Quitting smoking has never been easier
Smokefree Liverpool is still supporting residents to quit smoking, and it’s never been easier.
13 September 2021One Liverpool
Flu vaccine delay
We have been advised by the suppliers of our flu vaccines that due to unforeseen circumstances there...
10 September 2021One Liverpool
Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
The first call for help takes courage. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental h...
02 September 2021One Liverpool
Blood tests - information for patients
A supplier to the NHS has advised us of a global shortage of some blood bottles used for taking bloo...
27 August 2021One Liverpool
Where to get NHS help during the August 2021 Bank Holiday
The local NHS is reminding people that they can still access urgent care over the Bank Holiday weeke...
25 August 2021One Liverpool
Signs of respiratory illnesses in children and when to get help
Health experts locally are urging parents and carers to be aware of the signs of respiratory illness...
17 August 2021One Liverpool
Walk-in centres – more face-to-face appointments for same-day urgent care
The local NHS is encouraging anyone who lives in Liverpool to visit one of our NHS walk-in centres f...
05 August 2021One Liverpool
What should I do if my child has a high temperature?
Advice for parents and carers on how to look after their child at home if they have a high temperatu...
22 July 2021One Liverpool
Face coverings still required in GP practices
The NHS is reminding the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continu...
16 July 2021One Liverpool
Grab-a-Jab in Sefton Park this weekend
Members of the public can drop in & get vaccinated at Sefton Park between Thursday 15th and Sunday 1...
15 July 2021One Liverpool
Grab a Jab in Sefton Park
As part of the NHS ‘Grab-a-Jab’ campaign, Sefton Park will be hosting Liverpool’s first mass vaccina...
07 July 2021One Liverpool
All adults now eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine
The NHS is urging anyone aged 18 and over to book their first vaccination appointment without delay ...
24 June 2021One Liverpool
Your GP practice is open and here to help you
The local NHS is reminding people in Liverpool to contact their GP if they need help, and that face-...
23 June 2021One Liverpool
Know your diabetes risk - Diabetes Week 2021
During Diabetes Week 2021 (14 – 20 June), the local NHS is encouraging anyone who may be at risk of ...
16 June 2021One Liverpool
Long Covid sufferer from Liverpool urges young people to get the vaccine
With the vaccine rollout in England now opened to those aged 25 and over, young frontline health wor...
03 June 2021One Liverpool
Make NHS 111 your first call for urgent care this spring 2021 bank holiday
The local NHS is reminding people to contact NHS 111 first if they need urgent care over the coming ...
28 May 2021One Liverpool
NHS reminds people to get their second Covid-19 jab
The NHS in Liverpool is stressing the importance of getting a second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
19 May 2021One Liverpool
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Details on how to obtain proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status to show that you’ve had the full ...
17 May 2021One Liverpool
Dementia Action Week
Liverpool City Region programme of events for Dementia Action Week, 17-23 May 2021
05 May 2021Dementia Action Liverpool (DAL)
More self-bookable vaccination sites now available in Liverpool
The local NHS has made it easier for people in Liverpool to book their own Covid-19 vaccination appo...
04 May 2021One Liverpool
Contact NHS 111 if you need urgent care over the May 2021 Bank Holiday weekend
The local NHS is reminding people that they can still access urgent care over the Bank Holiday weeke...
30 April 2021One Liverpool
eConsult Self-help & Pharmacy advice
Get advice on how to look after yourself and your condition using eConsult.
29 April 2021One Liverpool
Choose NHS 111 first over Easter
If you need urgent NHS care over the Easter weekend, contact the NHS 111 service, especially on Frid...
01 April 2021One Liverpool
Eligible patients in Liverpool urged to book Covid vaccine now
Anyone in Liverpool who is eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine, but who hasn’t booked their first dose...
22 March 2021One Liverpool
Men urged to check their prostate cancer risk
Prostate Cancer UK wants to find men at the highest risk of prostate cancer by completing their 30-s...
17 March 2021One Liverpool
Healthwatch Liverpool patient focus group on GP services
Healthwatch Liverpool would like to hear from patients in the city about their experiences of GP ser...
12 March 2021One Liverpool
New Health and Care Video Library
A new resource to make it easier for patients to access trusted health information and guidance remo...
05 March 2021One Liverpool
Domestic abuse support
Domestic abuse is a complex issue, which can take many forms including psychological, financial, sex...
26 February 2021One Liverpool
Carers in Liverpool to receive Covid-19 vaccine
The local NHS and Liverpool City Council are appealing to unpaid carers whose role currently isn’t r...
25 February 2021One Liverpool
New groups eligible for Covid-19 vaccine
The next phase of Covid-19 vaccination gets underway in Liverpool this week.
15 February 2021One Liverpool
Covid-19 vaccination for people who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable
Those who have been asked to shield can book their Covid-19 vaccination at a regional site or wait u...
08 February 2021One Liverpool
Number of Covid-19 vaccination centres in Liverpool grows
The number of vaccination centres in Liverpool communities is being expanded to boost access for the...
02 February 2021One Liverpool
How do I find my NHS number?
You do not need to know your NHS number to use NHS services, but it can be useful to have it.
01 February 2021One Liverpool
Free first time gas central heating system and loft and cavity wall insulation
Liverpool City Council has been awarded a grant of £1.27 million from the Warm Homes Fund for the in...
25 January 2021One Liverpool
Free vitamin D for people at higher risk from coronavirus
Some people who are at higher risk from coronavirus (COVID-19) can apply to receive a free supply of...
19 January 2021One Liverpool
Liverpool doctors explain local vaccine roll-out
Find out about how local Covid-19 vaccines will happen.
08 January 2021One Liverpool
Latest update on Covid-19 vaccinations
Details of how GP practices in Liverpool are starting to vaccinate priority patients.
31 December 2020One Liverpool
Liverpool GPs begin Covid-19 vaccinations
Groups of GP practices in Liverpool are starting to invite people over 80 to receive the Covid-19 va...
17 December 2020One Liverpool
Where to get health advice over Christmas and New Year
The local NHS is reminding people of where to go if they need health advice or treatment over the Ch...
10 December 2020One Liverpool
Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine
The NHS is currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people most at risk from coronavirus.
08 December 2020One Liverpool
Call NHS 111 First
People who need urgent NHS care in Liverpool are being asked to contact NHS 111 before attending an ...
20 November 2020One Liverpool
What can you do with the Life Rooms?
The Life Rooms provide a safe and welcoming space to meet others, access opportunities and learn abo...
17 November 2020NHS Mersey Care
Local GPs urge people to take up flu vaccination
Health organisations in Liverpool are encouraging everyone eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine to ma...
12 November 2020One Liverpool
Doctors warn of ignoring ‘red flag’ symptoms in children
Local GPs and staff from Alder Hey Children’s Hospital are worried patients could be put at risk by ...
10 November 2020One Liverpool
Take part in the Liverpool city-wide testing pilot
People in Liverpool are being encouraged to take part in a ground-breaking mass testing programme th...
06 November 2020One Liverpool
Doctors encourage women to attend their breast cancer screening appointments
Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer Alliance and NHS organisations across the region are encouraging women ...
28 October 2020One Liverpool
Public urged to keep using NHS services when they need them
As new Covid-19 (coronavirus) restrictions for Merseyside begin, the local NHS is reminding people t...
15 October 2020One Liverpool
Share your views on NHS language services
The local NHS is asking people for their views on language services used by the NHS across Liverpool...
07 October 2020One Liverpool
Further COVID-19 restrictions announced for Liverpool City region
New coronavirus restrictions are being brought in to Liverpool City Region from this weekend.
02 October 2020One Liverpool
Give your feedback on NHS care during the pandemic
NHS Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is asking people to share their views about using l...
22 September 2020One Liverpool
Face coverings: when to wear one and who is exempt
Important information on who needs to wear a face covering and how to download an exemption certific...
11 August 2020One Liverpool
Plasma donations sought from those who have recovered from COVID-19
NHS Blood and Transplant is collecting COVID-19 convalescent plasma for a major coronavirus treatmen...
14 July 2020One Liverpool
Join us on our 72nd birthday to say a big thank you to the NHS
The NHS turns 72 on Sunday 5 July. Show your appreciation for NHS staff by taking part in the bigges...
02 July 2020One Liverpool
NHS Test and Trace service launched
Test and Trace is a new service developed by the NHS to help people who develop symptoms of Coronavi...
10 June 2020One Liverpool
Online consultation available now
Online Consultation – known as ’eConsult’ – is now available in all Liverpool GP practices, to help ...
13 May 2020One Liverpool
Help us help you get the treatment you need
The latest NHS ‘Help Us Help You’ campaign is encouraging people to continue to seek urgent care and...
06 May 2020One Liverpool