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Warrington MP speaks out on ADHD medication shortages

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A Warrington MP has criticised the government over shortages of ADHD medication for her constituents. A BBC North West investigation has found that drugs used to treat ADHD are being traded to UK buyers on encrypted apps in “potentially lethal”...

Kind To Your Mind Liverpool is here for support

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Christmas is around the corner and it can be an isolating period for some, especially as new COVID-19 restrictions are introduced, but help is at hand. Kind to Your Mind Liverpool is a scheme that offers support to people who...

The Liverpool Light speaks on destroying the stigma surrounding men’s mental health

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Whilst the entirety of November is dedicated to highlighting the struggles men face (‘Movember’), today holds specific importance - November 19 marks Men’s Mental Health Day. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 50 in the...
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Merseysiders put spotlight on men’s health for Movember

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Movember 2022 hits Merseyside where men grow their moustaches and fundraise to help raise awareness for the charity that supports men's mental health, prostate and testicular cancer. We spoke to LJMU Men's Rugby Union about their fundraising and the effects...

Health and Culture sectors help to develop Liverpool’s economic growth

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Speakers at the University of Liverpool's Vice Chancellors conference today have told MerseyNewsLive about their plans to promote economic growth within Liverpool. Each sector is taking the approach differently but collaborating in a way to ensure success for the city. Louise...
Stanley Street pride flags by Cassie Ward

Bans and protests: Is Liverpool doing enough for the LGBTQ+ community?

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Protestors in Liverpool have reacted angrily to plans which could see trans women being banned from female-only healthcare spaces such as Liverpool Women's Hospital Health secretary Steve Barclay promised to restore “common sense” to the health service and recognise “the...

Why it’s good to talk about men’s mental health

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On World Mental Health Day we're being reminded that it's good to talk. Events are taking place across Merseyside this week to promote good wellbeing - something the Mental Health Foundation calls a "universal human right". Phil Roberts is the CEO...
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Norovirus hospital cases double in the North West

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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...

Day one of the Veg Pledge for Cancer Research UK

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Meat-eaters are going veggie for the month of November to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Funds raised will provide the charity with more support to research into this disease and beat cancer sooner. Remy Forrester, 24, Liverpool, is taking part...

Stroke awareness campaign relaunched by Public Health England

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Public Health England has relaunched its campaign alerting people to the dangers of a stroke.

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