Vulnerable residents advised to take extra care in the heat

Sefton health professionals have come together to urge residents to be aware of the health risks of hot weather to vulnerable people in the community. In England, there are on average 2,000 heat-related deaths a year. The most at-risk people are those with underlying health conditions, babies, and the very young and older people – especially those over 75. Dr Craig Gillespie, chair of NHS … Continue reading Vulnerable residents advised to take extra care in the heat

Pilots announced for return of spectators to elite sports events

The Government has announced that a small number of sporting events will be used to pilot the safe return of spectators through late July and early August – with a view to reopen competition venues for sports fans, with social distancing measures in place, from October 2020. The events have been carefully selected to represent a range of sports and indoor and outdoor spectator environments. … Continue reading Pilots announced for return of spectators to elite sports events