Website launched to help catch cancer cases in region
A new website hoping to decrease the number of cancer related deaths has been launched.
"Early Detect, Early Protect" has been created to help healthcare and community professionals start conversations about breast, bowel and cervical cancers.
The website aims to help...
Merseyside strike round-up live blog – latest developments
Nurses and ambulance crews across Merseyside are on picket lines this morning, as the NHS experiences one of their biggest strike day yet.
Workers are striking outside the Royal Liverpool Hospital among other NHS trusts across Merseyside, including Arrowe Park...
Independents struggle to compete amid claims Veganuary has been hijacked by chains
Even during Veganuary, Liverpool’s independent vegan cafes claim they're struggling to compete against larger chains.
The Vibe, a vegan eatery in the city centre boasts a spot in Liverpool’s top five restaurants on TripAdvisor. However, with the recent surge in...
Aldi renews partnership to reduce Halton food waste
Aldi has extended their partnership with Company Shop Group to help reduce food waste.
The Company Shop Group is the UK’s leading redistributor of surplus food and household products. The Company will be working closely with Aldi, where items will...
Make a difference this Christmas with Clatterbridge’s Fairy Appeal
Every year, around 16,000 people are diagnosed with a new cancer in Merseyside and Cheshire.
But here in Liverpool, we are home to one of the UK's leading cancer centres, providing first-rate care to those who need it.
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre...
Mersey hospitals hit as NHS nurses take part in their biggest strike yet
NHS nurses will take part in a strike on December 15 and December 20. These strikes are expected to take place for 12 hours each day from 8am until 8pm.
The three hospitals in Liverpool that will take part in...
Nurses to walk out as Merseyside hit by more strikes
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has announced that its first strike action will commence on Thursday December 15 and Tuesday December 20.
Hospitals across the region will be affected.
It will be the largest walkout in the history of the...
Pop-up clinic opens to help local children get vaccinated
A pop-up clinic aiming to help local children get vaccinated has launched in Liverpool this week.
The Children’s Immunisation Catch Up clinic targets primary school pupils who have missed their routine immunisation at their GP.
The clinics will be operating on...
Sound way of tackling city’s mental health issues
A new wellness walking tour has been launched in Liverpool City Centre with the aim of offering a moment of mindfulness amid a busy city.
Created by artists Sarah Stephenson and Roger Hill, the project Sound Drops consists of "audio...
Merseysiders put spotlight on men’s health for Movember
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...