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Are you having suicidal thoughts or worried about that someone you know is?

We’re encouraging people to reach out and start a conversation – whether they are worried about someone – or are in crisis themselves.

14 Jul 2022
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Get holiday ready with ‘grab a jab’ summer events

Liverpool City Council and the local NHS are teaming up to host a series of ‘Grab a Jab’ events across the city this summer.

8 Jul 2022
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Why vaccination is safe and important

Why vaccines are important Vaccination is the most important thing we can do to protect ourselves and our children against ill health. They prevent up to 3 million deaths worldwide every year. Sin…

21 Jun 2022
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Babies cry, you can cope

Do you know what to do when infant crying feels overwhelming? ICON can help.

16 Jun 2022
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Good news stories on vaccination from the community

Liverpool City Council and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has been working with primary care providers and community innovation teams to research into some of the most common barriers to…

15 Jun 2022
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Public asked for views on proposals for Liverpool University Hospitals services

The NHS has launched a public consultation about proposals for five Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) services – breast surgery, general surgery, nephrology, urology, and vas…

8 Jun 2022
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Where to get NHS help over Jubilee weekend

The local NHS is reminding people that they can still access urgent health care over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend – including Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June when GP practices will be closed.

25 May 2022
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Monkeypox – what to look out for

Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease, but there are a number of cases in the UK – and that number is rising.

24 May 2022
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month

In the UK, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are the strongest between 11am and 3pm from mid-March to mid-October. During this time, the sun may be strong enough to cause damage. Take extra care to prot…

5 May 2022
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World Immunisation Week

As it is World Immunisation Week (24-30 April), NHS England is reminding people how important it is to keep up to date with routine vaccinations at all life stages. The annual event, which is champion…

29 Apr 2022
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Pharmacy First available to patients in Liverpool

Patients in Liverpool can now get prescription medicines for certain conditions direct from a local pharmacy.

25 Apr 2022
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Try the NHS App

You can download and use the NHS App if you're aged 13 or over.

21 Apr 2022
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Updated dietary advice for smoked fish

NHS.UK has been updated with the information for pregnant and vulnerable individuals to reflect the risk of listeriosis from smoked fish by amending the ‘foods to avoid in pregnancy’ webpage, as well…

11 Apr 2022
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Bambis

Liverpool bambis provide breastfeeding support and information to pregnant women and breastfeeding mums.  They work both in Liverpool Women’s hospital and in the community.  All bambis workers have re…

11 Apr 2022
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5 to 11-year-olds invited to get a COVID-19 vaccine

The NHS is inviting children aged 5 to 11 to book their COVID-19 vaccination or visit a local drop-in clinic.

6 Apr 2022
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Covid-19 spring boosters for most vulnerable

The NHS is offering spring boosters to over 75s, residents in care homes and those with weakened immune systems.

4 Apr 2022
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