In order to maintain patient and staff safety, Litherland Walk-in Centre will move to a telephone triage and appointment system, with effect from today (1 April 2020). Open access will still be available to all, however to reduce the number of face-to-face consultations, patients will now be triaged over the phone based on clinical need. Appropriate advice will be given on the call and, where … Continue reading Important changes to Litherland Walk-in Centre

People struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will be offered additional online support and practical guidance to help them cope, Mental Health Minister Nadine Dorries has announced. In recognition of the unprecedented challenges which the outbreak and extended periods of self-isolation can pose, Public Health England has published new online guidance setting out principles to follow to help people to manage … Continue reading Support for mental health during coronavirus outbreak

The government introduced strict measures last week in its attempt to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak. It said that the “single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives. “When we reduce our day-to-day contact with other people, we will reduce the spread of the infection. That is why the … Continue reading Coronavirus UK measures FAQ

To protect patients, staff and the community, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are stopping patient visiting from today. This follows the latest Government Covid-19 advice restricting social contact and unnecessary travel. The decision comes after earlier restrictions imposed on 18 March by the hospitals which limited visiting to one hour a day. Families and friends of patients are now asked not to visit hospital other than … Continue reading Hospital patient visiting stopped

Sefton Council is working together with Sefton CVS and Volunteer Centre Sefton to create a volunteer network to help coordinate and share resources and people are being encouraged to get in touch if they are able to offer any support. The idea is that as the COVID-19 virus peaks over the coming weeks, support will be needed to provide help to Sefton residents and, in … Continue reading Register interest in volunteering during COVID-19 crisis