Sefton’s independent health and social care consumer champion has now expanded its reach to the other side of the world. Healthwatch Sefton was contacted by Jan Seery after an internet search on hand muffs brought up an article on twiddlemuffs that had been on the Healthwatch website. Jan had been trying to find hand muffs for her mum who lives in a care home thousands … Continue reading Healthwatch Sefton goes global

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