Liverpool City Council and the local NHS are teaming up to host a series of ‘Grab a Jab’ events across the city this summer.
Why vaccines are important Vaccination is the most important thing we can do to protect ourselves and our children against ill health. They prevent up to 3 million deaths worldwide every year. Sin…
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Liverpool City Council and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has been working with primary care providers and community innovation teams to research into some of the most common barriers to…
The NHS has launched a public consultation about proposals for five Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) services – breast surgery, general surgery, nephrology, urology, and vas…
The local NHS is reminding people that they can still access urgent health care over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend – including Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June when GP practices will be closed.
Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease, but there are a number of cases in the UK – and that number is rising.
In the UK, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are the strongest between 11am and 3pm from mid-March to mid-October. During this time, the sun may be strong enough to cause damage. Take extra care to prot…
As it is World Immunisation Week (24-30 April), NHS England is reminding people how important it is to keep up to date with routine vaccinations at all life stages. The annual event, which is champion…
Patients in Liverpool can now get prescription medicines for certain conditions direct from a local pharmacy.
You can download and use the NHS App if you're aged 13 or over.
NHS.UK has been updated with the information for pregnant and vulnerable individuals to reflect the risk of listeriosis from smoked fish by amending the ‘foods to avoid in pregnancy’ webpage, as well…
Liverpool bambis provide breastfeeding support and information to pregnant women and breastfeeding mums. They work both in Liverpool Women’s hospital and in the community. All bambis workers have re…
The NHS is inviting children aged 5 to 11 to book their COVID-19 vaccination or visit a local drop-in clinic.
The NHS is offering spring boosters to over 75s, residents in care homes and those with weakened immune systems.
If you currently have COVID-19 and are at higher risk, you may be eligible for a free pulse oximeter to help monitor your oxygen levels at home.
