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Public advised to contact NHS 111 online during this week’s junior doctors strike
Members of the public needing non-emergency care during the latest junior doctors strike are being urged to use NHS 111 online during this week’s industrial action. The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed a three-day walkout of junior doctors from 7am on Wednesday 14th June to 6.59am on Saturday, 17th June. Plans in place Health... Read more »
Just over two weeks left for people to get their Spring COVID booster jabs
There are just over two weeks left for people to get their Spring COVID booster.
Friday 30 June is also the last chance for anyone who has not yet had their first or second COVID-19 vaccine dose to come forward.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund Grants
Following the borough-focused briefing sessions held online w/c 5 June, a further session – covering completely different content – will be held online on Thursday 15 June, 2-3pm. This session will focus on technical hints and tips to consider when setting up (or upgrading) a public-access computer facility.
Unpaid carers in the spotlight for Carers Week
To mark Carers Week, Sefton Council will be celebrating the brilliant work done by unpaid carers, as well as highlighting the services provided by Sefton Carers Centre.
UKSPF Digital Connectivity Grants Programme: Online Briefing Session, Tuesday 6 June, 11am – 12noon
VOLA is launching Round 2 of its UKSPF Digital Connectivity in Community Facilities Grants programme w/c 19 June. Grants will be awarded to successful applicants after the summer holidays, in September 2023.
Prior to the application launch, Sefton CVS will be running an online briefing session in partnership with VOLA on Tuesday 6 June, 11am – 12noon.
Sky Up Digital Hubs
Sky have recently launched their ‘Sky Up Digital Hubs’ Programme, which is offering voluntary/community sector organisations three years of free sky broadband for public use to those venues who currently deliver digital skills support.
LCR Cares Digital Inclusion Fund: Applications Now Open – Closing Friday 16 June 2023
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority with the VS6 Partnership has launched the LCR Cares Digital Inclusion Fund to support community and voluntary organisations who are able to provide digital support and skills development for local residents who face additional social and economic barriers.
More chances to get a free health check and COVID-19 vaccine
The ‘Living Well’ bus service is returning to Sefton this month to offer residents a free health check and the opportunity to catch up on first and second COVID-19 vaccines, as well as third primary doses for those who are immunosuppressed.
World Immunisation Week is opportunity to ensure you are up to date with all vaccinations says Sefton Health Chief
As World Immunisation Week gets underway Sefton Council’s Director of Public Health Margaret Jones is urging people across the Borough to ensure they are up to date with their routine vaccines.
Have your say for a chance of winning £100, Complete the Cheshire & Merseyside State of the Sector survey!
The Cheshire & Merseyside VCFSE sector survey is a collaboration with the VS6 Partnership, Cheshire and Warrington Infrastructure Partnership (CWIP) and Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW). If you are a voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise organisation operating in Cheshire and Merseyside we invite you to be part of this exciting research project!
Test of Government’s new, national Emergency Alerts system at 3pm on Sunday 23 April 2023
At 3pm on Sunday 23rd April there will be a test of the Government’s new, national Emergency Alerts system set up to warn people across the UK if there’s a danger to life nearby.
Sefton residents being urged to apply to Open Access Household Support Fund
Sefton residents struggling to afford energy, food and water bills are being urged to apply to the Open Access Household Support Fund.