The first ever national World Patient Safety Day highlights the great work the NHS are already doing in south Sefton to improve the safety of patients. The aim of World Health Organisation’s national day is to create awareness of patient safety and urge people to speak up about their commitment to making healthcare safer. In south Sefton there are many ways that NHS South Sefton … Continue reading Patient Safety Day highlights work of the NHS

A new campaign inspiring people with health conditions to get more active is being supported by NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), NHS Southport and Formby CCG and Sefton Council. The campaign is called We Are Undefeatable and is being led by Sport England, a public body which promotes sport. One in four people live with a long-term health condition such as diabetes, cancer, … Continue reading Sefton health leaders support ‘We Are Undefeatable’ campaign

Maghull residents are being invited to find out more about services provided by local voluntary, community and faith sector groups at an event in the town later this month. Sefton CVS and Maghull Town Council are joining forces to run the free Community Marketplace event to raise awareness of the work of local groups and the volunteering opportunities they have available. It will take place … Continue reading Maghull residents invited to community marketplace

Health experts in Sefton are urging local residents to find out if their heart is happy and get their blood pressure checked for free as part of Know Your Numbers! Week (September 9-15). Shockingly, 30,000 people in Sefton have high blood pressure and don’t know. This puts them at a higher risk of stroke, heart disease, kidney disease and dementia. Professional’s from Sefton Council, Living … Continue reading Help keep your heart happy

Recruitment lines to join Merseyside Police are now open and driven individuals who are passionate about serving their community are being encouraged to join the force. The force will be taking on additional new constables from this recruitment drive and details of how to apply can be found here. The force is committed to providing an effective service to communities across Merseyside and aims to put … Continue reading Merseyside Police launch recruitment drive