As we all prepare for Christmas, health leaders at NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are reassuring residents that the NHS is still there for you over the festive period.  Dr Craig Gillespie, chair of NHS South Sefton CCG, said: “Even though GP and pharmacy opening times may vary over Christmas and the new year, NHS services and support is still available for people … Continue reading Feeling unwell this Christmas? The NHS is here for you

Sefton’s community-based COVID-19 immunisation programme run by local GP practices began on Tuesday 15 December as the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history continues. Nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, GPs and other NHS staff from across Sefton are working together to vaccinate those aged 80 and over identified as a priority group. Primary care teams have been working rapidly to set up local vaccination centres and put … Continue reading Community COVID-19 vaccination programme begins in Sefton

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to affect our daily lives, people in Sefton are being reminded that although GP practices may be working a little differently at the moment, they are still there for those who need them. Since March, people have quickly adapted to using phone and video in all aspects of their lives – for shopping, pre-booking time slots to access various … Continue reading Your GP is still there for you

Targeted, SMART COVID-19 testing for residents who don’t have COVID-19 symptoms in Sefton has started. This extension of the successful testing that has been taking place in Liverpool will help prevent people who have the virus but not its symptoms from unknowingly passing it on to family and friends, some of whom may be vulnerable. Initially, Sefton Council is encouraging those who work in frontline … Continue reading Targeted SMART COVID testing for Sefton residents underway

Coming soon to your front room is an afternoon of festive fun provided by Sefton Carers Centre. For a couple of hours on Thursday, December 17 you can join in a variety of activities the Carers Centre has planned for its online Christmas Celebration, including putting your Christmas knowledge to the test in a seasonal quiz. There are also prizes such as gift vouchers to … Continue reading Get ready for some festive fun