Health expert urges caution over social media diets
A health expert has warned that some information about dieting being promoted on social media may be harmful.
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.
How old red telephone boxes now save lives
Telephone boxes have been transformed into life-saving defibrillators in the city centre.
City shows solidarity for UN campaign
Liverpool showed its solidarity with a United Nations campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Teachers discuss eating disorders issues
Teachers and medical professionals from across Liverpool met to improve their awareness of eating disorders.
Film firm seeks shoppers’ samples
Television programme makers were on a mission in Liverpool this week… seeking shoppers’ urine.
Losses force care home to close its doors
A Liverpool care home has announced its closure after almost a century, following financial losses.
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.
Rocking and rolling to raise cancer funds
Rock ‘n’ roll bands took to the stage to help fight the battle against cancer.
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.
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.
‘Stoptober’ campaign back on Merseyside
The Stoptober campaign is back in a bid to encourage smokers across Merseyside to quit.
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.
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.
Job-seekers urged to get on their bike
A new cycling and walking initiative has been introduced to help people who are seeking employment.
Marathon match for mental health charity
A 24-hour football match will raise money for a Liverpool-based mental health charity.
Health group’s impact recognised with award
A Liscard community health group has won a prestigious national prize for its impact on society.
Fire teams kitted out with pet life-savers
Pet-friendly oxygen masks are the newest addition to the kit of Merseyside Fire & Rescue teams.