People across Southport and Formby are being urged not to ignore signs and symptoms this World Diabetes Day (14 November 2018). Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes the blood sugar level to be too high.  Across Sefton, 6,500 are classed as being ‘at risk’ of developing type 2 diabetes – but it is preventable. Dr Doug Callow, GP and diabetes lead at NHS Southport … Continue reading It’s time to take the signs of diabetes seriously this World Diabetes Day

During self care week (12 – 18 November 2018) health commissioners in Sefton are launching a new policy which follows national guidance, explaining that prescribing of over the counter medicines is changing. NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG are explaining to residents that GPs, nurses and pharmacists are no longer recommended to routinely prescribe over the counter medicines … Continue reading Health commissioners introduce new policy in self care week

A Bootle-based organisation is hosting a major international conference in Liverpool next month to celebrate the success of a European social innovation project. Regenerus will welcome its partners in the Erasmus + Tomorrow’s Land project from Portugal, Denmark, Italy, Germany and Latvia to the one-day event which takes place at Hinterlands on Mann Street in the city centre on Thursday 22nd November. Regenerus is issuing … Continue reading Bootle-based Regenerus hosts Tomorrows Land – and you’re invited!

The Mayor of Sefton, councillors and council officers will all attend Remembrance Day services taking place across the borough at the weekend. They will all remember those who died in conflict at services being held on Sunday, November 11. The Mayor of Sefton, Cllr Dave Robinson, will attend a morning service at the War Memorial, King’s Gardens, Bootle at 10.50am and an afternoon service at … Continue reading Sefton Remembrance Services: All you need to know

The deadline for nominations for Shining Stars has been extended to Friday 16th November at 5pm. Sefton Shining Stars, now approaching its 12th year, is an annual awards ceremony organised by Sefton Council for Voluntary Service. The evening celebrates the contribution of children and young people to their local communities, and to Sefton as a borough. The awards have a particular emphasis on young people’s … Continue reading Do you know a shining star?