A joint initiative between Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Sefton Council and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service aims to help prevent falls in older people and avoid unnecessary admissions to hospital. People in South Sefton area who have fallen, are at risk of falling or fear falling can now benefit from a programme of educational sessions, exercise and assistance to make their homes safer. The … Continue reading Innovative partnership to help prevent falls

Local groups have been given a boost now that wellbeing organisation Living Well Sefton has launched the fifth round of the Community Resilience Grant. Community groups and community-minded individuals are being encouraged to apply for funding for projects designed to get more people out of their houses and linking in with their communities. Michael Swift, (below), who runs Southport’s Stepping Stones social group for those … Continue reading Grants to help reduce social isolation

In preparation for winter and the illnesses the cold weather can bring, Healthwatch Sefton and the two NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in the borough are working in partnership to raise awareness of where local residents can get free, fast and expert advice from their local pharmacist. All pharmacists offer expert advice on minor illnesses and ailments and should be your first port of call … Continue reading Know your ‘Care at the Chemist’

To give people the support they need during Stoptober – and beyond – Smokefree Sefton is introducing two new venues for people to stop smoking. Tomorrow (Tuesday) the team will be at Netherton Library, within Netherton Activity Centre, between 1pm and 3pm. And every Tuesday from then. Smokefree Sefton is also introducing a regular Thursday clinic at Southport Community Centre, Norwood Road, from 25 October … Continue reading Help to stop smoking – on the double!

A host of famous faces are set to join residents across Sefton in wishing Bootle a very happy 150th birthday. From Monday October 22 to Saturday October 27 all eyes will be on Bootle as the town celebrates its 150th year of incorporation with a week long series of events, talks, celebratory party and the unveiling of a special exhibition. It’s part of a number … Continue reading Famous faces join in well wishes as Bootle turns 150!