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Link between lockdown stress and smoker cravings
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought mixed news for smokers with boredom listed as a reason for some lighting up.
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St George’s Hall to erect historic Mary Seacole statue
St George’s Hall is set to make history by erecting its first ever statue of a black woman.
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Rise in pandemic related mental health issues
A Merseyside mental health charity has warned we are only just starting to see the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Captain Sir Tom Moore celebrated in 24ft mural
Fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore has been immortalised by a three-story portrait in Southport town centre.
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Children’s charity says Covid has “amplified issues”
The Brain Charity has seen more issues with isolation and confidence affecting children through the Covid-19 crisis.
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Alder Hey Children’s Hospital admit adult patients
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital is admitting adult patients to help ease Liverpool’s increasing public health crisis.
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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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Love shown for NHS at Arrowe Park
A huge Valentine’s Day card expressing love for the NHS was delivered to Arrowe Park Hospital staff.
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Fears as mental health service is set to close
It is looking increasingly likely that Liverpool Mental Health Consortium will close due to cuts to its funding.
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Strike hits Liverpool Women’s Hospital
More than 40 cleaners, catering workers, porters and security officers went on strike at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
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Drink-related hospital visits on rise
NHS figures show around 340 locals were admitted to hospital five or more times over 2017/18.
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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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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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Call for donations as blood stocks run low
People in Liverpool have been urged to donate blood due to low stocks in certain types.
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Campaigners keep up fight on hospital move
Campaigners say they will step up efforts to block the potential move of Liverpool Women’s Hospital to a new facility.
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‘Stoptober’ campaign back on Merseyside
The Stoptober campaign is back in a bid to encourage smokers across Merseyside to quit.