Take a look at how you can attend a public meeting to hear from local NHS leaders, who are bringing the conversation to where you live, in a series of public events and discussion groups: buff.ly/nQFHi3c

The Greggs foundation are now welcoming applications for their community grants. The Greggs Foundation are now welcoming applications for their Community Grants [until midnight on 22 August]. Read more: buff.ly/zju5fe3

Healthwatch Sefton calls on Government to protect the independence of local voices in health and social care. Sefton residents and those working in the borough can help by signing a petition asking the Government to revisit its decision: buff.ly/NA6yDpv

Healthwatch Sefton Summer 2025 Newsletter. We are so pleased to welcome you to the Healthwatch Sefton Summer 2025 newsletter. Read here: buff.ly/Kp9k74z

Do you have dementia and have had a recent unplanned hospital visit? Do you have a diagnosis of dementia? Have you had an unplanned stay in hospital in the last 3 months? Was your admission for an acute illness or worsening of chronic illness? Read more: buff.ly/C41SPZA

Have You Noticed Changes at Hightown Village Surgery? We want to hear about your experiences! Share your feedback now: buff.ly/a80QoMn or call 0800 206 1304. Your input shapes the services in your community! 💬 You can read the full report here: buff.ly/x3QsBTE

Chair of Healthwatch Sefton, John Turner is stepping down. We wish to let you know that John Turner has recently stood down from his role as Chair of Healthwatch Sefton due to family reasons. Read more: buff.ly/on7k8dT

RSV vaccine now available at selected local pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside. The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is now offering the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at selected local pharmacies in Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral. Read more: buff.ly/Kl6YMrQ

Today, Healthwatch Sefton will be at Strand By Me, based in Bootle Strand Shopping Centre Date: Wednesday 13th August 2025 Time: 10.30 am – 1.30 pm Pop in to the Strand By Me information shop and ‘Tell Us’ your experiences on accessing NHS and Adult Social Care services.

Share your views on proposed location for local A&E services in Southport and Formby. A public consultation asking people to share their views on where accident and emergency services (A&E) across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire should be located: buff.ly/tChawKK

How we helped Sefton residents in June. Our signposting service received 42 enquiries, two of which were requests for help to make a complaint. Get support here buff.ly/952enhC

Have your say on NHS dental consultation before 19 August. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has this week opened a consultation on proposed changes to the NHS dental contract. Any queries can be directed to: [email protected] Info: buff.ly/ZsZT4xe

Living Well Bus dates in August. Vaccinations including the MMR vaccine are available on the Living Well Bus at the following locations, no appointment needed: Info: buff.ly/EQ96fLN

Share your views on proposed location for local A&E services in Southport and Formby. A public consultation asking people to share their views on where accident and emergency services (A&E) across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire should be located: buff.ly/tChawKK

How we helped Sefton residents in June. Our signposting service received 42 enquiries, two of which were requests for help to make a complaint. Get support here buff.ly/952enhC

Changes to gluten free bread and bread mixes prescribing across Cheshire and Merseyside. NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has agreed that prescribing of gluten free bread and bread mixes will stop for adults aged over 18. Read more: buff.ly/i13odRi

Measles cases are rising. Going away in the school holidays? Make sure your child is protected from measles. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provides lifelong protection – if they’re not up to date, contact your GP before you travel. Info: buff.ly/v4Q0jYC

Experts in oral cancer from all over the world came to Liverpool this month to work on tackling this group of deadly diseases. Martyn Delaney, 72 from Chester, was treated in Liverpool after being diagnosed at a routine dental appointment: buff.ly/YPzsXcM

Come along to ‘The HUB at Strand by Me’ shop at Bootle Strand shopping centre, Washington Parade, Liverpool, Bootle L20 4SZ on Friday 1 August between 12.30pm – 2.30pm. We are working in partnership with: ✨ The Salvation Army, Employment Plus UK

Summer immunisation clinics taking place in Southport tomorrow - 31st July. Special summer holiday immunisations clinics are taking place: Thursday 31st July – from 10am to 3.30pm at Southport Health and Wellbeing, PR9 0PQ. Info: buff.ly/9uB7fD8

Sefton Carers Centre’s Chair of Trustees recognised in King’s Birthday Honours list. Mo Kundi, Chair of Trustees at Sefton Carers Centre was honoured with an MBE in recognition of his achievements and services to Sefton Carers Centre. Read more: buff.ly/EoXxfaR

Alder Hey Opens the First NHS Ketamine Clinic for Children and Young People in the UK. The clinic has been set up in response to a significant rise in young people presenting with ketamine-induced uropathy, also known as ‘Ketamine Bladder’. Read more: buff.ly/1roLM6r

At 3pm today Southport and Sefton will fall silent for a period of three minutes in memory of Alice Da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe. This period of silence is a time for us all to reflect on and honour their wonderful memory. Our thoughts remain always with everyone affected.

New figures show rise in child poverty across Cheshire and Merseyside. Child poverty across Cheshire and Merseyside has risen sharply, with more than 111,000 children now growing up in relative low-income households. Read more: buff.ly/vaAn34e

Medical care at Aintree University Hospital rated ‘Good’ in latest CQC report. Read the report: buff.ly/Zd5vV3A #healthwatchsefton #crosby #sefton #formby #ainsdale #southport #netherton #litherland #bootle #maghull #nhs #aintreehospital

Today’s date is 24/7, which is #SamaritansAwarenessDay. Remember that when life is difficult, Samaritans are there to listen 24/7. #healthwatchsefton #crosby #sefton #formby #ainsdale #southport #netherton #litherland #bootle #maghull #nhs #samaritans

Public urged to use NHS 111 ahead of doctor strikes. Unions have announced a full walkout of resident doctors from 7am on Friday 25 July to 7am on Wednesday 30 July. Read more: buff.ly/gPtyI9Z #healthwatchsefton

What you need to know about measles. A message from Alder Hey. We have recently seen an increase in children attending the hospital with measles, which is a highly infectious disease. For more information and symptom checker visit: buff.ly/hbRAvqC #healthwatchsefton #alderhey #measles

The next Diabetes UK Group is meeting at the Richmond on the 4th August 2025 at 7.30pm, they are looking forward to welcoming Dr David Unwin and Dr Jen Unwin to the meeting. If you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes please do come along to our very friendly and supportive group.

Have your say on NHS dental consultation before 19 August. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has this week opened a consultation on proposed changes to the NHS dental contract. Any queries can be directed to: [email protected] Info: buff.ly/ZsZT4xe

Wellbeing workshop at Strand By Me on the 30th July. See attached flyer. This is open to everyone. #healthwatchsefton #strand #reachmenscentre

TOMORROW! The Living Well Service bus will be back in Sefton tomorrow offering their service on a fully drop in basis. They provides routine UK immunisations, health checks, and mental well-being support at the heart of communities. Info: buff.ly/rwBcBbq

Don't take away our voice! People in Sefton need an Independent Healthwatch. Our response to the NHS 10 Year Plan, published 3rd July and The Dash Review: buff.ly/uEKUxnB #healthwatchsefton #crosby #sefton #formby #ainsdale #southport #netherton #litherland #bootle #maghull

What you need to know about measles. A message from Alder Hey. We have recently seen an increase in children attending the hospital with measles, which is a highly infectious disease. For more information and symptom checker visit: buff.ly/hbRAvqC #healthwatchsefton #alderhey #measles

The Living Well Service bus will be back in Sefton this week offering their service on a fully drop in basis. They provides routine UK immunisations, health checks, and mental well-being support at the heart of communities. Info: buff.ly/s5QxZs4

Parents in Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, or St Helens can help prevent further spreading of measles in the region by taking advantage of summer ‘catch up’ immunisation clinics for children and young people. Read more: buff.ly/vcLouNN #healthwatchsefton #MMR #measles #hpv #meningitis

Alzheimer’s society and TIDE host support sessions for under 65s living with dementia and their carers. Are you under 65 and living with dementia or looking after someone who is? Info: buff.ly/AfZ5Nhx

Share your views on proposed location for local A&E services in Southport and Formby. A public consultation asking people to share their views on where accident and emergency services (A&E) across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire should be located: buff.ly/tChawKK

We loved our recent visit to ASDA Bootle, thank you so much for inviting us along! We really enjoyed speaking to local residents and gaining their feedback on their NHS health and social care providers, providing advice and support alongside: ✨ @seftoncvs Community Connectors ✨ @parenting.2000

Upcoming Menopause group sessions at Brighter Living, Southport Community Centre. Brighter Living Partnership have two upcoming Menopause groups on Tuesday 15 July 1-4pm and Thursday 4 September 5.30-8.30pm. T Info: buff.ly/V8psNLF

Share your views on plans to improve walking, wheeling, cycling and bus links in Liverpool city centre. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Liverpool City Council survey is here: buff.ly/mQrkBxl

Diabetes UK support group for people living with diabetes in Southport and Ormskirk and the surrounding areas including west Lancashire. The guest speaker at this meeting is a Specialist Diabetes Nurse, so this is definitely not one to miss! More info on the attached flyer.

The Living Well Service bus will be back in Sefton in July offering their service on a fully drop in basis. They provides routine UK immunisations, health checks, and mental well-being support at the heart of communities. Please find the timetable of visits below. Info: buff.ly/s5QxZs4

2pm today! Singin’ in the rain is next dementia friendly film at the Plaza this Thursday 3 July. Plaza Community Cinema will be screening Singin’ In The Rain on Thursday 3rd July at the usual time of 2.00pm.

New memory cafe at Rosie’s cafe in Maghull this August at Sefton Meadows Garden Centre in Maghull, L31 8BT. Info: buff.ly/NgkQ2X6

NHS staff who responded to tragic events in Southport recognised in King’s Birthday Honours. ⚪ Southport Hospital doctors and critical care staff receive British Empire Medal ⚪ MBE for ‘caring and compassionate’ hospital chaplain Read more buff.ly/GoW2Z71

Royal’s medical care services rated Good by CQC. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated medical care services at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital as Good. This is an improvement from the previous rating of Requires Improvement. Read more: buff.ly/MAwCO98

Sefton using evidence to tackle stunted growth in children. The analysis found that children in reception (aged between four and five years’ old) living in Sefton’s most deprived communities are 62% more likely to have stunted growth than those in the least deprived. Read more: buff.ly/nL2PzRc

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has opened a new dedicated outpatient facility - known as Clatterbridge Paddington Health Hub - close to its main hospital in Liverpool and Edge Lane / Mount Vernon Road. Read more buff.ly/XCaDVbn

Cost of Living Crisis Forces Sefton Residents to Skip Vital Healthcare, Survey Reveals. Survey by Healthwatch Sefton, which can now reveal struggles that residents are facing and difficult choices they are making when accessing their health and social care services. Read more: buff.ly/gVyAp9P