Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP has today (1 May 2020) written to all councils in England thanking them for their efforts in the battle against coronavirus and reminding them of their eligibility for testing. With increased testing capacity, the government has extended testing to a wider group of essential workers and members of their households. This means that council workers with symptoms … Continue reading Testing available for council workers

Brighter Living Partnership is looking to recruit a client support officer. Its staff are working remotely, supporting vulnerable clients with telephone support and linking them into services during these unprecedented times. The Brighter Living Partnership requires additional capacity to continue this work due to the volume of referrals it is receiving and a vacancy is now available within the team. The successful recruit can do … Continue reading Temporary job vacancy with Brighter Living Partnership

The children’s accident and emergency department at Ormskirk hospital has been closed temporarily overnight since Monday 6 April. The department closes at 10pm until 8am each day until further notice. Ambulance patients are being taken directly to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool. The hospital’s usual children’s A&E service is operating at all other times.​ Speaking earlier this month, Trish Armstrong-Child, Chief Executive, said the challenges presented by … Continue reading Reminder: children’s A+E is closed overnight

Sefton Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) has recognised the amazing work being done in the VCF sector during this very difficult and testing time. Its commitment to support the sector will continue past the COVID 19 pandemic and will look at the future recovery phase. To understand the impact on the local VCF sector, Sefton CVS is undertaking a local survey (which is being done … Continue reading VCF sector survey for groups and organisations

Healthwatch Sefton wants to hear from you about how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected accessing health and care services. From your responses Healthwatch Sefton can build a local picture of the effects of trying to access screening services, clinics, check ups, treatment and elective procedures during the current crisis. This can also include feedback from family members too. By sparing a few minutes in completing … Continue reading Share your views with Healthwatch