The school summer holidays are a chance to relax, sleep in, and enjoy a break from homework, but it’s best to maintain some routines to stay healthy and avoid a ‘shock to the system’ come September. Debbie Fagan, chief nurse at NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG, said: “Routines such as regular bedtimes and mealtimes are important for … Continue reading Summer holidays don’t have to spell unhealthy habits

Regular physical activity lasting 45 minutes three to five times a week can reduce poor mental health – but doing more than that is not always beneficial, a large US study suggests. A total of 1.2 million people reported their activity levels for a month and rated their mental wellbeing. People who exercised had 1.5 fewer “bad days” a month than non-exercisers, the study found. … Continue reading Regular exercise ‘best for mental health’

With the prevalence of services being offered online, it is more important than ever to clue up on how to stay safe when using the internet. That’s why Include-IT Mersey, a project offering free computer courses and drop ins across the Liverpool City Region, is collaborating with Merseyside Police to offer free online safety sessions. The sessions will run at Include-IT Mersey’s current free digital … Continue reading Stay safe using the internet

Sefton Older Persons Enabling Resource and Action (O.P.E.R.A) is promising an afternoon of music and dancing at their Rock & Roll Charity Afternoon in September. Val Johnson, Wellbeing co-ordinator with Sefton OPERA, says: “It’s that time of year to get your blue suede shoes and your hair backcombed!! There will be the How’s That Band, John Franklyn, Richie Gayle and George Gallagher joining us to make … Continue reading An afternoon of music and dance

Alzheimer’s Society Sefton is encouraging local residents to take part in a Memory Walk next month. Linda Lawson, Information Officer with Alzheimer’s Society Sefton, says: “Dementia doesn’t care who you are; it could affect us all. It’s time to come together to walk towards a cure and improve care. We’d love you to unite against dementia with us by taking part in Memory Walk and … Continue reading Join the Memory Walk