The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) has launched a new campaign aimed at tackling illegal money lending on the internet and warning of the dangers of online loan sharks. The #SharkFreeSurfing campaign comes amid concerns more people are falling prey to unscrupulous lenders online. Statistics show one in five victims met their lender on social media in the first half of 2020. Loan sharks … Continue reading Sefton residents urged to beware of loan sharks on social media

The Covid-19 pandemic made 2020 an incredibly challenging year for us all. With the vaccine rollout underway, we have reason to be hopeful for 2021. By making some small changes, you can get the New Year off to a healthier start and take control of your wellbeing. Statistics show that a quarter of patients who died with coronavirus in England had diabetes, and people who … Continue reading Take steps towards a healthier 2021

Susanne Lynch, head of medicines management for both clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in Sefton, has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year honours list with an MBE –  a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The honour recognises the Formby resident’s services to pharmacy, including her work responding to the coronavirus pandemic, which has seen Susanne and her team providing additional … Continue reading New Year honour for Sefton CCGs’ head pharmacist

Sefton Council will provide limited services throughout Christmas and New Year. However, the council wants to remind residents there is support available in an emergency. Please see below for the relevant details.  Vulnerable residents that find themselves in a no heat situation may be able to access a plug-in oil-filled radiator as a temporary heating source, until the Affordable Warmth Team can help further in the … Continue reading Essential information for festive season

Have you ever wanted to learn to play the ukulele? Or want to brush up on your craft skills? Then you’re in luck because Sefton Community Learning Service has lots of new courses ready for you to try in the new year. Some of the courses are available online while there are some people can do in various venues, such as the Brunswick Youth and … Continue reading 2021 is your time to try something new