The Venus Centre is applying to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a grant to develop the Kings Centre in Bootle and bring the building back into community use. They are looking for your feedback on what types of activities and events you would like to see at the King’s Centre. The information gathered will be used to make recommendations for the activity programme and … Continue reading What do you think?

Mental Health Matters (MHM) has successfully launched Talking Matters Sefton which is the new name for the support service that residents can go to for help with their mental wellbeing. Developed in partnership with NHS South Sefton and NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Groups, the service ensures that patients can continue to access high-quality talking therapies as conveniently as possible, which is more important … Continue reading New talking therapies provider launches service to support thousands across Sefton

Testing for people with symptoms  Across January, drive-through Mobile Testing Units will operate once again throughout Sefton. These sites are for those with symptoms – a new persistent cough, a high temperature or a loss of sense of taste or smell – and can be booked by calling 119 or visiting www.nhs.uk/coronavirus. Planned dates and sites may be subject to change if testing is required in other locations: … Continue reading January Covid-testing facilities in Sefton

The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) has launched a new campaign aimed at tackling illegal money lending on the internet and warning of the dangers of online loan sharks. The #SharkFreeSurfing campaign comes amid concerns more people are falling prey to unscrupulous lenders online. Statistics show one in five victims met their lender on social media in the first half of 2020. Loan sharks … Continue reading Sefton residents urged to beware of loan sharks on social media