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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How old red telephone boxes now save lives
Telephone boxes have been transformed into life-saving defibrillators in the city centre.
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.
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.
Strike hits Liverpool Women’s Hospital
More than 40 cleaners, catering workers, porters and security officers went on strike at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
Drink-related hospital visits on rise
NHS figures show around 340 locals were admitted to hospital five or more times over 2017/18.
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.
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.
Call for donations as blood stocks run low
People in Liverpool have been urged to donate blood due to low stocks in certain types.
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.
‘Stoptober’ campaign back on Merseyside
The Stoptober campaign is back in a bid to encourage smokers across Merseyside to quit.
Adult social care services in £30m boost
Three new centres and improved accommodation for people with learning disabilities are set to be built in Liverpool.