Local health commissioners are encouraging Sefton residents to examine their options if they become unwell over the bank holiday weekend.

Anyone who thinks they may need to access health services over the bank holiday is being urged to check opening times for walk in centres, GP practices and chemists and also think about ordering any repeat prescriptions they need before the long weekend begins. Continue reading “‘Examine Your Options’ this bank holiday”

Sefton Council is working with Food Active to promote the new GULP (Give Up Loving Pop) Early Years campaign called ‘Kind to Teeth’. The campaign aims to improve knowledge and raise awareness of the health risks associated with consumption of sugary drinks in under-fives. Developed by registered nutritionists, the campaign has been launched as part of National Smile Month and is the UK’s largest and … Continue reading Leading Sefton health figures say ‘no’ to sugary drinks!

Sefton Council is planning to mark Dementia Action Week (May 21-27) by calling on residents to take action to improve the everyday lives of people living with dementia. The council is inviting residents to become Dementia Friends; these are people who learn a little bit more about what it’s like to live with dementia and then turn that understanding into action. There are already over 11,000 … Continue reading Take action against dementia

Be Active is preparing to keep Sefton’s youngest residents entertained this May half term with a fun-filled line-up of activities set to take place from Tuesday, May 29 to Friday, June 1. A huge range of activities will take place at leisure centres across the borough including Bootle Leisure Centre, Crosby Leisure Centre, Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre, Dunes Splash World, Litherland Sports Park, Netherton Activity … Continue reading Be Active is back for May half term

Sefton Libraries service are helping to champion Dementia Action Week (May 21-27) with a number of special events across the borough. A number of events, including a Memory Walk at Formby Library and a Chit & Chat reminiscence session at Netherton Library, will help mark the week of action which calls on all residents to help improve the everyday lives of those affected by dementia. … Continue reading Sefton Libraries help champion Dementia Action Week