As the coronavirus outbreak continues Living Well Sefton wants to reassure local residents that support is still available to them. Our partners, both core and neighbourhood partners, can offer telephone support for your health and wellbeing. As the Feelgood Factory in Netherton points out, the coronavirus outbreak isn’t just threatening our physical health, it also having an effect on our mental health too. So we … Continue reading Here to support you

From today (13 May 2020) people in England can spend more time outdoors and enjoy a wider range of activities for any length of time, subject to social distancing rules. People and their households can relax in the park, sunbathe, go for a picnic and go fishing. They will also be able to spend time with one member of another household, one-on-one, as long as … Continue reading New guidance on spending time outdoors

The leaders from 25 councils have joined the ranks of those pledging their commitment to ensuring vital building safety work continues where this can be done safely and in line with public health guidance, Building Safety Minister Lord Greenhalgh has announced on Wednesday (6 May 2020). The Pledge, so far signed by 26 councils and five regional mayors, sets out a commitment to improving the safety … Continue reading Local leaders pledge to continue vital building safety work

England’s dairy farmers will be able to access up to £10,000 each to help them overcome the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The new funding will help support dairy farmers – who together continue to produce over 40 million litres of milk every day – who have seen decreased demand for their products as bars, restaurants and cafes have had to close. With some dairy … Continue reading New funding to support dairy farmers through coronavirus