Headway Sefton is encouraging people to drop in to its Keep In Touch (K.I.T.) social group. Headway Sefton is an official branch of the national Headway group which aims to offer practical and emotional support to the victims of a head or brain injury and also their carers. A spokesperson for the K.I.T. group says: “For our users, we aim to increase confidence, motivation, and … Continue reading Headway Sefton social group

Active Travel is challenging Sefton residents to take part in its Summer Challenge Walk on Tuesday, 28 August. The 10-mile walk through the woods and sand dunes between Freshfield and Ainsdale is all off road, along woodland trails and sandy paths. Some of the route will include slopes (up and down), with a few sand dunes and paths to hike over but they are gentle and there are stiles to step over. Active … Continue reading Join the Summer Challenge Walk

Living Well Sefton is supporting this Bank Holiday weekend’s Bootle Music Festival. The two-day family music event has been put together by SAFE Regeneration, a not-for-profit company with a focus on benefiting the local community. Bootle Music Festival will celebrate original art through live music, visual artists and craftsmen as well as good food and real ale. A ‘wellbeing zone’ will include a climbing wall, inflatable assault course, … Continue reading Festival sounds great for the Bank Holiday

However you are planning to enjoy the long weekend, the local NHS has some useful information for how to take care of yourself in case of illness or injury. Debbie Fagan, chief nurse for NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG, said: “Most minor illnesses and ailments can be effectively treated at home with a well stocked medicine cabinet … Continue reading Tips for looking after your health in Sefton this bank holiday

More than 100 people whose lives have been affected by cancer have been learning about the local support available to them at an ‘invaluable’ event in Southport. The health and wellbeing event was organised by the Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre in conjunction with NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust, held at the Royal … Continue reading Patients and families praise ‘invaluable’ Southport cancer event