Health professionals at NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG are urging people to attend their appointments for the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. In Sefton over 154,000 people have had their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and those expecting their second dose are being asked to take up the offer as soon as they are invited … Continue reading GPs encourage people to take up their second Covid-19 vaccine

Sefton Council and its partners are encouraging people to consider alternative destinations to its famous beaches this Bank Holiday weekend. Mark Shaw, Sefton Council’s Green Sefton Service Manager, said: “We understand that that with the recent re-opening of gyms and personal care services, people might be feeling beach ready and want to visit our coastline. “However, we are urging people to plan ahead so that … Continue reading Beach goers advised to ‘plan ahead’ as Sefton prepares for Bank Holiday weekend

GPs in Sefton are letting residents know how they can get support and medical advice over the May bank holiday weekend (1-3 May) should they need it. Dr Pete Chamberlain, (pictured left), GP and chair of NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: “The NHS is here for people that need it. If you or anyone you care for is unwell over the bank … Continue reading Your local health services and advice available over the May bank holiday

Sefton now has a network of five Perinatal Support Groups as part of Improving Me – the Cheshire and Merseyside Women’s and Childen’s Services Partnership. The groups are based at Parenting 2000, Home Start Southport and Formby, SWAN Centre, the Feelgood Factory and Venus Centre and offer a variety of wellbeing support to mums and families. The perinatal period means throughout pregnancy and up until … Continue reading Perinatal groups in Sefton

As the country attempts to return to normality and lockdown rules are relaxed, health professionals are reminding all patients to use the telephone triage and appointment system when thinking of attending Litherland Walk-in Centre. This is so it can comply with Government advice around social distancing and maintain safety. Despite Litherland Walk-in Centre being unable to offer a ‘drop-in’ service due to adhering to current … Continue reading Litherland Walk-in Centre urges patients to use telephone appointment system