Health professionals in Sefton came together earlier this month to hold a ‘Big Tea’ and cake bake event to raise money for a local NHS charity. ‘Big Tea’ events are being held across the country raising money for NHS Charities Together on and around the 71st birthday of the National Health Service. These donations will be distributed to a number of NHS charities throughout the … Continue reading Celebrate the NHS with tea and cake

Sefton Library Service is celebrating after being awarded almost £240,000 in National Lottery funding to support the Human Library project. The National Lottery Community Fund distributes money raised by National Lottery players for good causes and is the largest community funder in the UK. The award will provide three years funding to Sefton Libraries to offer a programme of creative activities that invite local people … Continue reading Sefton awarded £240,000 cash boost for Human Library project

After a long, grey winter, the return of some sunshine is more than welcome for many of us. However, getting too much sun and spending too much time in the heat can have a serious impact on your health. Amongst other things, it can result in sunburn, heat stroke and skin cancer. Health commissioners are reminding Sefton residents to take care when enjoying the sunshine … Continue reading Be safe in the sun say health commissioners

A family fun day held by Southport and Formby Macmillan Information and Support Centre was a real success and brought parents, carers and children in similar situations together. The event – held last month at The Salvation Army on Shakespeare Street, Southport – aimed to raise awareness of the support available to children, whether they have a close relative who has had cancer, is undergoing … Continue reading Families brought together by Macmillan

We are pleased to announce that the sixth round of the popular Community Resilience Grant is now open for applications. We are inviting community groups in Sefton to apply for a ‘Food with Friends’ grant with amounts up to £2,000 available for projects that focus on healthy eating which help to bring people together. Individuals, with help from a Living Well partner, can apply for … Continue reading Food with friends grant launch