Sefton residents who are experiencing common mental health problems such as anxiety or depression have been urged to contact Access Sefton, a talking therapies service which provides help for thousands of people every year. Last year, around 5,500 people got help from Access Sefton, which is a joint service by NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG and run … Continue reading It’s good to talk in Sefton

One of Mersey Care’s main objectives in recent years has been to build a new, state-of-the-art medium secure unit in Maghull, Sefton – this became a priority after its existing facility, called Scott Clinic near St Helens, was deemed unfit for purpose under current care regulations. It’s been a long process but they have received excellent news with confirmation of approval for a new 123-bed … Continue reading Maghull Health Park

The Easter school holidays sees the return of the popular ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn to ride a bike unaided at sessions in Litherland and Southport. The events have a very high success rate and staff from Sefton Council’s Highway Safety Team offer a range of practical advice to children and their parents. Sessions are free but pre-booking … Continue reading Ditch those stabilisers!

Be Active is back this Easter half term with brand new sessions on offer for Sefton’s youngest residents. New for Easter 2018, dance workshops inspired by hit film The Greatest Showman will entertain Sefton’s future performers while budding adventurers can take part in Active Explorers with sessions dedicated to bush-craft style activities. The successful Wave Rave pool parties are also set to make a return … Continue reading Be Active this Easter

Special maps, which help blind and partially sighted people find their way around King’s Gardens, Southport are now available for hire. Free of charge, the portable ‘pack’ consists of an interactive audio guide, an A4 tactile map, a walking wallet and an A4 tactile walking guide full of information about King’s Gardens. The maps were designed and produced by visual impairment accessibility firm TacMap, who … Continue reading King’s Gardens launch tac-maps to help people with sight issues