Health
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Covid pandemic puts focus on self care
Liverpool health care professionals are encouraging residents to “live self-care for life” as part of Self Care week 2020.
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How old red telephone boxes now save lives
Telephone boxes have been transformed into life-saving defibrillators in the city centre.
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City shows solidarity for UN campaign
Liverpool showed its solidarity with a United Nations campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence.
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Teachers discuss eating disorders issues
Teachers and medical professionals from across Liverpool met to improve their awareness of eating disorders.
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Film firm seeks shoppers’ samples
Television programme makers were on a mission in Liverpool this week… seeking shoppers’ urine.
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Losses force care home to close its doors
A Liverpool care home has announced its closure after almost a century, following financial losses.
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Help to stay healthy on ‘Wellbeing Wednesdays’
Regular help is on hand for mental and physical health problems in new sessions at a Liverpool clinic.
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Rocking and rolling to raise cancer funds
Rock ‘n’ roll bands took to the stage to help fight the battle against cancer.
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Children’s hospice in urgent appeal for funds
An urgent appeal has been made by Claire House hospice to help more seriously ill children locally.
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Protest over proposed walk-ins closures
Wirral residents marched to highlight the distance many will have to travel if local walk-in services are removed.
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‘Stoptober’ campaign back on Merseyside
The Stoptober campaign is back in a bid to encourage smokers across Merseyside to quit.
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New care scheme ‘to save St Helens £80m’
A new social care system aimed at saving St Helens Council £80 million is on course to launch.
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Blood donors needed after bad weather
The NHS is appealing for more blood donors in Liverpool and elsewhere after a large decrease during the recent blizzards.
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Job-seekers urged to get on their bike
A new cycling and walking initiative has been introduced to help people who are seeking employment.
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Marathon match for mental health charity
A 24-hour football match will raise money for a Liverpool-based mental health charity.
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Health group’s impact recognised with award
A Liscard community health group has won a prestigious national prize for its impact on society.
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Fire teams kitted out with pet life-savers
Pet-friendly oxygen masks are the newest addition to the kit of Merseyside Fire & Rescue teams.
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Funds needed to realise Paralympic goal
A Liverpool woman is reaching out for help to aid her dreams of becoming a Paralympic horse rider.
