This is Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) with the theme of kindness. During the coronavirus outbreak people have had to adapt and change their lifestyles and routines following government advice to avoid catching the virus. It has been a difficult time but, out of it all, people have demonstrated their capacity to help one another. To be there when they are needed. Mark Rowland, Chief … Continue reading A little kindness goes a long way

Health leaders at NHS South Sefton and NHS Southport & Formby Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are reassuring residents that the NHS is here should they urgently need it over the Bank Holiday weekend. Although GP practices in Sefton will be closed over the bank holiday, there are services and online support available to help people that need urgent, same-day care or treatment. Some community pharmacies … Continue reading Your NHS is here for you this Spring Bank Holiday weekend

Alzheimer’s Society Sefton is reminding local people of the extensive list of factsheets it has offering information on a range of dementia-related topics. The factsheets, which are jargon free, cover areas such as the different types of dementia, through to staying active and choosing a care home. To view the full list and for more details on the support offered by Alzheimer’s Society visit Alzheimer’s … Continue reading Dementia factsheets

NHS South Sefton and Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Groups, Sefton Council and Living Well Sefton are supporting Mental Health Awareness Week by encouraging local residents to be kind to their mind. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, 18-24 May, the theme is kindness, which research shows is strongly linked to good mental health. Kindness connects people and communities, and which combats isolation and boosts people’s moods. Being kind … Continue reading Local health leaders highlight the importance of mental wellbeing during lockdown

In line with the government’s new guidelines unveiled last week, Sefton Council has re-opened outdoor tennis and basketball courts. People wishing to use tennis courts need to book online. To minimise the chances of infection, the Council’s Green Sefton team is asking visitors to the coast and to parks to take their litter home with them. Although people can visit the coast, these locations are … Continue reading Council opens Green Sefton facilities