Merseyside NHS Long Covid services set to shut next month
The Merseyside NHS Long Covid service will close on the 1st of April due to the loss of dedicated national funding.
Support groups criticised the decision, saying that it would reduce support for those who are still suffering from the...
Three peaks, two wheels, one man: an odyssey to raise funds for cancer research
A retired university lecturer and touring cycle enthusiast has announced his aim to cycle for more than 2,000 miles across three of the UK's highest mountains to raise money in memory of his brother.
Wayne O'Brien, a former University of...
Talking Eating Disorders founder encourages families to ‘just ask the question’
The founder of a Merseyside-based eating disorders treatment centre has spoken out about the importance of education in the 'mammoth task' of supporting sufferers.
Speaking to MerseyNewsLive during Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025, Leigh Best, founder of Talking Eating Disorders,...
Norovirus hospital cases double in the North West
Hospitals in the North West of England are facing a surge in Norovirus cases as they struggle to also deal with high levels of flu, RSV and COVID-19.
An average of 72 patients in the region have been hospitalised with...
Merseyside health leader welcomes £62m study on youth vaping
Health leaders on Merseyside have welcomed a landmark £62m study that will track the impact of vaping on young people as the Government also seeks to raise awareness of its potential dangers.
A new campaign, Love Your Lungs, will use...
Defibrillators to be installed on TransPennine Express trains
Live-saving defibrillators are being installed across a fleet of TransPennine Express (TPE) trains over the next two months.
The operator has started work to install the units, which give a high energy shock to the heart of someone in cardiac...
St George’s Hall to host COVID-19 anniversary event
Liverpool City Council has announced that St George's Hall will host a 'national COVID-19 day of reflection' event on Sunday March 9th, to mark the pandemic's five-year anniversary.
The Grade 1 listed venue will become a focal point for remembering...
Liverpool suicide survivor unveils improved mental health app to help others
A suicide survivor from Liverpool has launched a new version of his app to help people in need of mental health support.
Jake Mills has update the Hub of Hope app in response to a 66% surge of people looking...
Liverpool Council calls for public to ‘stay alert’ due to rise in Mpox cases
A rise in Mpox cases in the Northwest has led to calls from Liverpool City Council for people to ‘stay alert’.
According to Government figures, a total of 452 cases of Mpox were reported between 2023 and 2025 in the...
Nurse reveals little change after critical incidents declared at Merseyside hospitals
Merseyside hospitals which declared “critical incidents”, when the level of disruption at a hospital results in the organisation losing its ability to deliver critical services, last week have now stood the alerts down.
However, a nurse revealed that there are...
