NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join its governing body. A lay representative who will lead on public and patient involvement is needed to join the governing body, which makes decisions about the work of the CCG on behalf of its 30 member practices. As well as attending bi-monthly governing body meetings, lay members are involved in … Continue reading Opportunity to join CCG governing body

People aged 56 to 59 are being invited to book a life-saving COVID jab this week as the NHS vaccination programme, the biggest in health service history, continues to gather pace. Letters to people aged 56 to 59 began landing on doorsteps from Saturday 6 March. The latest invites have been sent after more than 8 in ten people aged 65 to 69 took up … Continue reading NHS invites people aged 56 to 59 for their COVID jab

Parents and carers of young people with Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities (SEND) are being encouraged to share their views about the services they receive in their local area. Working with the Sefton Parent and Carer Forum, Sefton Council has launched the ‘SEND Parent and Carer Spring 2021 survey’, to gather information about services in health, education and social care. This follows the ‘SEND … Continue reading Your views are needed

Families and schools are being urged to take part in Southport Eco Centre’s recipe competition, which launched this week as part of #FoodWasteActionWeek. The best entries will be turned into recipe cards and made available to schools and community groups across the whole North West region. Find out more on the Eco Centre website. The closing date for entries is 28th March. Continue reading #FoodWasteActionWeek – design a recipe from your leftovers

Testing for people with symptoms  One again in March, drive-through Mobile Testing Units will be available across the borough. These sites are for those with symptoms – a new persistent cough, a high temperature or a loss of sense of taste or smell – and can be booked by calling 119 or visiting www.nhs.uk/coronavirus. Planned dates and sites may be subject to change if testing is required in … Continue reading March coronavirus testing facilities across Sefton