Smokers in Sefton are being urged to quit for good starting today, this National No Smoking Day. Dr Craig Gillespie, local GP and chair of NHS South Sefton CCG, said: “Stopping smoking is the single best thing a smoker can do for their health. Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable deaths in England, accounting for nearly 80,000 each year. One in two smokers will … Continue reading Go Smokefree this March

In support of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month this March, health leaders at NHS South Sefton and NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are encouraging local women to learn the key symptoms of ovarian cancer. The earlier women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer the more likely they will respond to treatment. That’s why it’s important to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer … Continue reading Know the symptoms of ovarian cancer and save lives

With cases of mumps in England at their highest level in a decade, health leaders in Sefton are urging residents to make sure they are protected against the infection. Provisional data from Public Health England (PHE) shows that there were 5,042 lab-confirmed cases of mumps in England in 2019, compared to 1,066 cases in 2018. This is the highest number of cases since 2009. Mumps … Continue reading Make sure you’re protected against mumps

Local people in Southport who have been affected by cancer, either directly or indirectly, are invited to an upcoming Health and Wellbeing Event. The Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is holding the event on Thursday 19 March from 2pm-4:30pm at the Royal Clifton Hotel in Southport. The event aims to support people following a cancer diagnosis by providing information on the wide range … Continue reading Free cancer support event taking place in Southport

The next gathering of Age Concern Crosby’s Flicks and Friends takes place on Tuesday, 25 February. The popular monthly film screening at the Plaza Community Cinema in Waterloo is for people aged over 60 and is a great way of getting out and meeting new friends. This month’s film is Emma, a comedy drama which is based on the 1815 novel of the same name … Continue reading Flicks and friends for February