Public Health England (PHE) has today, Monday 11 March 2019, published a review of evidence on how to improve air quality in the United Kingdom. The review informs local and national government on actions to improve outdoor air quality and health. Air pollution is the biggest environmental threat to health in the UK, with between 28,000 and 36,000 deaths a year attributed to long-term exposure. … Continue reading Public Health England publishes air pollution evidence review

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service are hosting a dementia information event on Monday 11 March from 2pm until 5pm at Southport Fire Station, Manchester Road, Southport. Anyone affected by dementia is welcome to attend, whether you are living with it yourself, you are a carer, family member or know someone with this condition. There will be information and … Continue reading Dementia event planned

Sefton 4 Good and the Mayor of Sefton’s Office are opening the latest round of Citizens 4 Good nominations – a recognition scheme that aims to highlight the good deeds, kindness and support that local people provide to other members of their community. Anyone can make a nomination for someone they think deserves to be recognised. With 2019 being Sefton’s Year of Friendship, people are being encouraged … Continue reading Do you know a good citizen?

Sefton Council is bidding for a slice of the £675m Future High Street Fund with bids planned for both Southport and Crosby. The Future High Street Fund was announced in last November’s budget and aims to support and fund local areas’ plans to make their high streets and town centres fit for the future. In this first round, Sefton will include bids for both Crosby village … Continue reading Sefton launches major bid for Future High Street funding

Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre will be holding its first ‘Health and Wellbeing event’ of the year on Thursday 14 March and anyone who has been affected by cancer, whether directly or through supporting someone, is invited to come along. The centre, a joint partnership set up by Macmillan and NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), is holding the event in … Continue reading Health and wellbeing event to help those affected by cancer