The most comprehensive flu vaccination programme in the UK’s history has been announced by the government. A significant new group will be eligible for the free flu vaccine as people aged 50 to 64 will be invited later in the season for a vaccination. As part of the programme, a free flu vaccine will also be available to: people who are on the shielded patient … Continue reading Comprehensive UK flu programme to be rolled out this winter

Face coverings will become mandatory in shops from Friday 24th July and Sefton Council is urging people to fully comply with the rules and keep each other as safe as possible on our high streets. With shops now open and people encouraged to get back out onto the high streets, people are being urged to do everything they can to protect their community and continue to … Continue reading Wearing a face covering in Sefton shops

An innovative new service offering telephone and video consultations is now providing urgent eye care for people across Sefton. The urgent eyecare service (CUES) has been put in place to ensure borough residents have quick and easy access to optical care during the pandemic through the use of online and remote technology. To coincide with the launch of the service, people across Sefton are being … Continue reading New urgent eye care service launches in Sefton

Water lovers are encouraged to dive right into a series of fantastic events at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre over the coming months. The popular open air lake at the Waterloo-based adventure centre has now reopened with staff following strict government guidelines to help continue the fight against COVID-19. Events such as open water swimming, Stand Up Paddleboarding Fitness, navigation and seamanship courses can now resume … Continue reading Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre reopens with a series of fantastic events