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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.
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.
EXPECT BELLY LAUGHS GUARANTEED FOR A GREAT CAUSE AT LEAF IN LIVERPOOL NEXT WEEK!
A Sefton-based social care charity doing invaluable work across the borough to help adults who are considered to be vulnerable, including people living with a disability or needing mental health support are planning to put a smile on people’s faces and create belly laughs next Thursday in Liverpool City Centre.
Cheshire & Merseyside VCFSE state of the sector survey launched today
Today is launch of the Cheshire & Merseyside VCFSE sector survey as part of 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!
‘Review culture’ is on the rise, yet only one in ten feedback on health services.
As Healthwatch Sefton celebrates 10 years this year, it appeals for more people to feedback on NHS and Social Care services care and how increases in the cost of living affects how they access healthcare in Sefton. People are nearly four times more likely to share their thoughts on a dinner out or takeaway than... Read more »
Macmillan Centre invites people to their next health and wellbeing event and to join them for parkrun
Southport Macmillan Centre is inviting those affected by cancer to its next Health and Wellbeing event and also encouraging people to join in on the monthly 5k parkrun with the team. Health and Wellbeing event The centre, based on Mornington Road in Southport is holding its next free Health and Wellbeing event in Southport College... Read more »
Health services reminders for forthcoming Easter Bank Holiday weekend and industrial action
With the Easter Bank Holiday weekend – Friday 7 to Monday 10 April – fast approaching, people are being reminded to make sure they’ve got enough prescription medication left. It can take a couple of days for a repeat prescription to come through and you don’t want to run out.
Sefton communities invited to hold street parties in honour of King Charles III’s Coronation
Community spirited Sefton residents thinking of hosting a street party for the Coronation of King Charles III are being asked to contact the Council as soon as possible.
Become a Community Champion and Help Tackle Social Isolation in Your Local Area
Our Community Connectors are looking for community-minded volunteers to join them.
Community Groups invited to apply for Eurovision Funding
Culture Liverpool, in partnership with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, has launched EuroGrants, which will support local groups to host their own Eurovision celebrations. Grants of up to £2000 are available for community groups, non-profit organisations and schools across Sefton.
Help shape the Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership Strategy
Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership has today launched a survey to seek the views of our partners, people, and communities on the priorities within their interim strategy.