Health

The local NHS has launched a roving health screening service across Knowsley this summer. Operating from a mobile unit, the…

Do you like to go for a spin on the bike, rack up the miles on a run or enjoy…

A Kirkby community therapy garden has showcased the work it does during an event to mark the planting of 30 new trees – part of the Queen’s Green Canopy Jubilee tree planting initiative.

Hot on the heels of the launch of the Owl & The Pussy-Cat trail, Knowsley has announced details of another…

Breastfeeding Information and Support sessions are taking place in Knowsley during Breastfeeding Awareness Week, from Monday 20 June.

Regular smear tests can help prevent cervical cancer.

Find out what you can do to help reduce air pollution.

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week highlights the importance of babies’ social and emotional development and the support available to parents.

It’s Carers Week. Find out about the support for carers in Knowsley, and how you can get involved.

A new state of the art breast screening facility has arrived in Kirkby. It’s hoped the new screening centre will help increase uptake of mammograms in the borough.

Parents and carers are invited to join a free workshop aimed at supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

The NHS is expecting an extremely busy weekend across Knowsley over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend and is encouraging anyone…

Find out more about the support available to those affected by dementia this Dementia Action Week

Loneliness is an issue that can affect us all, young or old, but there are lots of ways to help if you or others are feeling lonely.

People are invited to take part in a survey to help shape the future of stop smoking services in Knowsley.

Knowsley residents are being urged to check any Kinder chocolate products they might have purchased recently due to a large-scale…

We’re urging residents to take time to think about their wellbeing as part of Stress Awareness Month this April. The…

Parents in the North West are being reminded of the symptoms of scarlet fever following a rise in cases. The…

Here are the details of health services in Knowsley available over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Bowel cancer is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer and every 15 minutes someone is diagnosed with the disease (that’s…

Following a thorough recruitment process, Alison Lee has been appointed Knowsley’s Place Director, on the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board.

Knowsley residents who are not in employment, education or training can join an online event to find out more about careers in health and social care.

The ‘Cervical Screening Saves Lives’ campaign aims to highlight the benefits of cervical cancer screening and remind people that it can help stop cancer before it starts.

Knowsley Council and Liverpool Council have teamed up to deliver free webinars to raise awareness of learning disabilities and neurodiverse…

Children’s Mental Health Week focuses on the importance of promoting good mental health and wellbeing for children and young people.

A new 0-25 Health and Wellbeing Service has been launched for local children, young people, and families across Knowsley. The…

How to check your status this national testing week.

We all need to look after our mental health, and by having conversations about it we can help ourselves and others.

The Wellpoint Kiosk is a self-service health kiosk based at Kirkby Leisure Centre until early September.

A campaign has been launched encouraging parents and guardians to ensure their children are vaccinated against MMR – measles, mumps and rubella.

All those interested in improving the life chances of young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) are invited to two Preparing for Adulthood online workshops.

If you want to quit smoking for your family and for your own health check out all the free tools and support.

With rising COVID-19 rates, the vaccination offers you the best protection from the virus and will help to reduce the…

The Lower My Drinking app can help with your New Year’s resolutions.

Think Ahead’s mental health social work training programme is launching in Knowsley. Applications are invited from graduates and career-changers looking to make a real difference to people with mental health needs.

Knowsley’s Outbreak Management Board met on Thursday, 25 November, 2021 to discuss the latest COVID-19 data for the borough.

With cold weather and wintry showers forecast in the coming days, residents are being reminded of the potential health risks,…

Liverpool City Region residents, including those in Knowsley, could save up to £100 each month by swapping car journeys for…

Find out more about the different types of adult abuse and neglect this Safeguarding Adults Week – and the role we can all play in helping to prevent it.

Men in Knowsley are urged to check out the support available to help them look after their health and wellbeing.

Men experiencing depression or anxiety can now access support from the new Everton in the Community ‘Stronger Together’ programme.

The Knowsley Health and Wellbeing Board is asking residents to tell them about how they use their local chemist to…

A ground-breaking health check scheme – proven to save lives – is coming to Knowsley. Lung cancer is a particular…

Carers – those receiving Carer’s Allowance, or those who are the main carer of an older or disabled person – are entitled to a free flu vaccination to protect themselves and those they care for from flu.

There are free, fun fitness sessions for the over 50s organised by the Knowsley Older People’s Olympics charity at Volair leisure centres in Huyton, Kirkby and Halewood.

It’s okay not to be okay and there is a range of support available to help you look after your mental health .

The flu and Covid-19 booster vaccines are available to boost our immunity and protect against infection this winter.

Parents and carers in Knowsley can find out about an innovative, digital mental health support service for children and adults by signing up for a free online event on 13 October.

A Dad from Halewood is taking to his bike to help raise awareness of prostate cancer.

Parents, carers and adult social care staff have celebrated their involvement in aromatherapy and gentle massage workshops aimed at helping young people and adults with support needs.

If you can quit smoking for 28 days you are five times more likely to quit for good and there’s lots of support to help.

Earlier this week, the Prime Minister announced his plan for dealing with COVID-19 during the upcoming autumn and winter months,…

​Following a break due to the pandemic, two support groups which support people in the Knowsley who are living with hearing loss or Tinnitus are starting up again.

Knowsley residents over the age of 19 can access free, digital mental health and wellbeing support, thanks to an innovative partnership between Knowsley Council and Qwell.

The Stay Alive app could help save the life of someone in suicidal crisis

Tiger Tots Nursery in Kirkby is to host a free family day of health and wellbeing. Residents in the local…

During Know Your Numbers Week there are lots of simple ways you can look after yourself and make lifestyle changes which could help you to keep your blood pressure under control.

Knowsley’s Health Visiting and School Nursing service will be delivered by Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) from February 2022.

Discuss your concerns about cancer at the CRUK roadshow when it visits Kirkby town centre on 7 and 8 June.

If you want to lose weight, eat healthily or get active, now’s the perfect time to turn things around.

A Tinnitus support group and a Hard of Hearing support group will be starting in Knowsley over the coming weeks.

Patients no longer require an appointment to access Walk-in Centres in Knowsley. Telephone appointments to access Walk-in services, which were…

Find out about the benefits of breastfeeding and the support available to mothers and babies during World Breastfeeding Week.

With cases of bronchiolitis in children higher than usual for this time of year do you know the symptoms to look out for?

Lower My Drinking is a new app to help you manage your drinking habits.

Knowsley’s Public Health annual report looks at the impact of the pandemic on people living in the borough and plans for recovery.

With temperatures continuing to rise in the coming days, follow our tips to make sure you keep yourself, and those around you, safe and well in the sun.

There’s extra advice for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable to help them stay safe following the announcement about the lifting of Covid 19 restrictions from 19 July.

It’s now easier and more convenient to get your COVID-19 vaccination in Knowsley. You can find out where your nearest…

Cllr Christine Bannon is Knowsley’s new Cabinet Member for Health – and with a background working in the NHS, she’s more than ready for the challenges of her new role…

If you’re feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed support is available from a new text support service.

Knowsley CCG is reminding people to consider using a local walk-in centre before attending accident and emergency (A&E) with a…

This Shared Lives Week Knowsley’s Shared Lives team is recruiting carers to provide home-based care for disabled adults and older people needing support. Shared Lives families and supporters can also get involved in events running throughout the week.

Carers Week takes place from 7 to 13 June and aims to raise awareness of the challenges carers face and the contribution they make to families and communities. There’s also information about the support available to carers in Knowsley.

Throughout the pandemic, Knowsley Council continued to provide essential services and supports to residents. It adapted how it delivered those…

Knowsley’s Green Space Rangers have organised a number of ‘Wildflower Walks for Wildlife’ at parks across the borough to mark Garden Wildlife Week – 31 May to 6 June.

Your GP practice and other NHS services remain open to you during the coronavirus pandemic. All primary care services, which…

The NHS is urging people to continue to access their services if they are in need of medical attention. The…

Knowsley residents who are living with dementia, or caring for someone who is, are asked to take part in our survey which will help shape the future of dementia services in Knowsley and form part of the dementia friendly strategy for the borough

Knowsley Council is supporting Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week, which launched on Monday. According to the NHS, every two minutes…

We’ve got lots of great ideas to help you connect with nature and boost your health and wellbeing plus mental health advice and support

The Military Veteran Support Programme offers a range of health and wellbeing support services for veterans of all ages and their families.

All three Knowsley walk-in centres will extend their operational hours from Monday 3 May 2021. However, in order to comply…

There’s lots of support, resources and practical tips to help you deal with stress and look after your mental health.

The last year has been extremely challenging for everyone. Many residents may now have been working from home for a…

Knowsley Councillors unanimously agreed to award the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS…

A new initiative has launched in Cheshire & Merseyside which aims to give local people with lived experience of self-harm…

If you or loved one has the symptoms of stroke, however minor they may seem, please don’t put off seeking help due to Covid-19

Knowsley Deaf Services is hosting weekly online drop-in sessions for residents to access free support. Every Friday from 10am to…

Young people have created an animation to help others who may be feeling anxious due to Covid-19

Clinically Extremely Vulnerable residents are now eligible for additional support from their energy providers as they can now be included on the providers’ Priority Service Register.

A new initiative to encourage more members of the public to take up sign language as an extra language and…

New NO MORE Suicide website for Cheshire and Merseyside is a resource for people seeking suicide prevention information or support.

A new Every Mind Matters campaign has launched to support the nation’s mental health as half of adults say the pandemic has affected their mental health.

Knowsley Council has approved the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2020-2025 which sets out how Knowsley’s Health and Wellbeing Board and partners will work together to tackle the health and wellbeing challenges facing the borough,

As the coronavirus pandemic continues a new campaign is encouraging us to look after our mental health by talking to…

If you’ve resolved to be healthier in 2021 there’s lots of tools and support to help you.

Cabinet has approved the council’s Whole Life Commissioning Plan 2021 – 24 which outlines how the council will commission its social care services for adults, children and Public Health over the next three years.

St Helens Rugby League Ground, the Totally Wicked Stadium, is the site of the first large-scale COVID-19 Vaccination Centre in Cheshire and Merseyside.

With the rising rates of COVID cases in Knowsley, particularly with residents aged 17-24 years, young people are being urged…