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...
Runner goes shirtless in freezing conditions to conquer body anxiety
A local man has been running shirtless in the recent freezing weather to conquer his body anxiety and raise awareness for the issue, known as dysmorphia.
Stephen Melling, who originally started running as a part of his recovery from drug...
Alder Hey’s Get Fit In Feb charity challenge
Alder Hey children's hospital has been taking care of Liverpool for over a century and is a pillar of life within Merseyside.
But the hospital relies on fundraisers and challenges throughout the year to continue giving the best care possible...
Why ‘Brew’ Monday is better for our mental health
Every year we hear about Blue Monday, dubbed the 'most depressing' day of the year.
Falling on the third Monday of January, this day is said to bring a combination of sadness from things such as holiday blues, bad weather,...
Hidden toll on mental health of students
Mental health encompasses a persons, mental, psychological and social well-being.
Before COVID–19, the rates of mental illness in England had already been slowly rising, with cases growing from 17.5% in 2000 to 18.9% in 2014. For children and young people,...
Sober community share top tips on how to stay dry this January
As people cut back on the ale for dry January or even decide to turn over a new leaf, multi-award winning organisation Bee Sober have shared their top tips on staying alcohol-free.
The community was founded to provide a safe...
You’ll never guess what these lecturers are doing in their lunch break
University lecturers at LJMU have taken up the ukulele in order to unwind during their lunch breaks.
Timothy Nichol set up the group as a way for faculty staff to relax and try something new during their free time.
He said:...
Boulders, open water and treks – set yourself fresh challenges in 2025
Many people are making the commitment to try something novel and intriguing in 2025.
For those seeking both a physical challenge and a mental escape, Liverpool and the surrounding areas have so much to offer.
Along with to its rich history,...
Swimming pool’s future uncertain after council pull funding
Skelmersdale’s local swimming facilities have been under investigation by the West Lancashire Borough Council, who have found that the brutalist style buildings should be permanently closed and replaced.
Nye Bevan leisure centre is one of two facilities that the council’s...
Diabetes alert: As temperatures drop, so can blood sugar levels
With the UK's temperatures falling, diabetics are at a higher chance of fluctuation in blood sugar levels.
Diabetes is when your body cannot produce or effectively use the right amount of insulin. Insulin is produced by your pancreas and used...
