Rainbow flags will be flying at both Bootle and Southport Town Halls tomorrow to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Notices will be displayed at the Town Halls explaining why the flag is being flown for the day. International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) celebrates the anniversary of when the World Health Organisation finally removed homosexuality from its official list … Continue reading Sefton flies the flag for LGBTQ awareness

An organisation which works on behalf of the local community in Sefton has been formally recognised for its contribution to the NHS. Sefton Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) has been awarded the NHS 70 community partner of the year award, as voted for by staff of NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG. Sefton CVS is an independent charity … Continue reading Sefton CVS recognised for contribution to the NHS

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 14-18) has stress as its focus. The Mental Health Foundation, which has organised this national health event since 2001, says: “Research has shown that two thirds of us experience a mental health problem in our lifetimes, and stress is a key factor in this. “By tackling stress, we can go a long way to tackle mental health problems such … Continue reading Good mental health for all

Alzheimer’s Society – Sefton, has organised two events to coincide with Dementia Action Week (formerly Dementia Awareness Week). The first is a pop-up Memory Café and Dementia Friends session at the Kindfulness Café, Knowsley Road in Bootle on May 22. Click here to see the poster for the session. A second event is a Dementia awareness talk and services showcase at Lord Street West United Church in Southport … Continue reading Dementia Action Week

With the May bank holiday here, local health professionals are reminding people to examine their options should they or their family members become unwell over the long weekend. Many GP practices will be closed on the bank holiday, so it is also wise for people to think about repeat prescriptions they will need before the long weekend begins but not over order. Dr Rob Caudwell, … Continue reading Be prepared if you get sick over the bank holiday