NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG are backing a campaign by Health Education England titled ‘Think Sepsis’ which is raising awareness of the illness. Local health commissioners are highlighting a different element of sepsis diagnosis and treatment every month between now and world sepsis day on September 13. This month, the Sefton CCGs have focussed on medicines management … Continue reading Early identification key to sepsis treatment

The Sefton Sports Awards will take place at Southport Theatre and Convention Centre on 11th July 2018. The awards are a fantastic opportunity to reward the hard work and dedication of local sports clubs, schools, teams and individuals. Fill in a nomination form online at http://www.sefton.gov.uk/sportsawards Nominations for the 2018 Sefton Sports Awards are open! Sefton Council are looking for clubs from across the borough … Continue reading Nominations are now open for the 2018 Sefton Sports Awards!

NHS commissioners in Sefton have been shortlisted for a national award after setting up an innovative programme which aims to reduce the number of people being readmitted to hospital. The medicines management team at NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (SSCCG) has been shortlisted for the ‘Improving Safety in Medicines Management’ category at the prestigious HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2018. This is the second national … Continue reading Sefton health commissioners recognised for improving patient safety

Sefton OPERA and The Royal Hotel in Waterloo have joined forces to beat loneliness. On the first Wednesday of every month there will be a get together at the Waterloo hotel between 2.30pm and 4pm with free coffee and tea. In addition to the refreshments people dropping in will be treated to different activities provided by Sefton Opera incluing massages, gentle chair exercises, talks, games, … Continue reading Time to get together

Step Together at Venus in Bootle offers support to mums who have children who are not in their care. They say: “This can be a difficult time for mums. You may feel alone, or not know where to turn. In this situation Step Together can support you in looking to the future and reaching for your goals. We can provide information, advice and support with … Continue reading Step together at Venus