Health

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and over 60’s are being encouraged to take a bowel cancer screening test.

A new campaign is encouraging people to give up drinking pop for 21 days. Do you think you could do it?

Volair is the perfect place to keep fit in your local area, whether you want to take a leisurely swim or go full-energy in the almost 150 classes available!

A youth project which aims to ensure no young woman feels afraid or unprepared for changes to their body has launched in Knowsley.

For No Smoking Day on Wednesday 8 March, smokers are being urged to start their journey on giving up the habit. Find out how you can get started.

For Safer Sleep Week (13 – 19 March), we’re encouraging parents and carers to follow these tips to help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Quick-thinking staff at The Prescot School saved a man’s life by using a defibrillator that was given to the school by The Oliver King Foundation.

Do you know when antibiotics are needed and when they’re not? Did you know that it can be dangerous to take antibiotics unnecessarily? Find out about the important campaign teaching people about antibiotic resistance.

During Time to Talk Day on February 2, we’re all being encouraged to have conversations about mental health to help break the stigma.

Remember how to spot the signs of a stroke by knowing what F.A.S.T stands for – it could save someone’s life.

We’re showing our support for the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity’s appeal by lighting up the Greystone Footbridge and the Our Place youth facility. What will you do?

A new bowel cancer awareness campaign is encouraging those who have received a free screening kit to return the completed kit as it really can save lives.

The mobile breast screening unit in Huyton has moved to a new location – here’s what you need to know if you receive an appointment.

Make sure you know the symptoms of sepsis and who are most at risk.

Read our helpful advice on how to look after yourself and limit the spreading of Norovirus, the winter vomiting bug.

Why not give your body a break this January and sign up to a month off the booze?

For Alcohol Awareness Week (14 to 20 November 2016), a specialist in alcohol misuse has recorded a video speaking about alcohol awareness and coping mechanisms for people struggling with alcohol misuse.

Take a look at the helpful advice about using antibiotics responsibly for Antibiotic Awareness Week.

We’ve got some top tips to keep you warm and well when the temperatures fall this winter.

Working Well is a public health initiative that benefits employees across Knowsley by offering support and services to improve their health and wellbeing. See the new video promoting the programme.

Knowsley Council is showing its support for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month by lighting up the Greystone Footbridge.

Wanting to get started on planning the later stages of your life? Or just want to see what is available? This Planning for Later Life event may help you.

A special summit exploring the Liverpool City Region’s ambition to transform the health and wellbeing of people living here has taken place.

As well as recognising elite sports achievements, the Sports and Cultural Awards also rewarded those who have helped improve their own wellbeing – or other people’s – through activity.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, you may benefit from the free activities and courses offered by FACE Forward.

A large number of potentially dangerous e-liquids have been removed from sale in Knowsley because they could cause harm to children.

A brilliant flash mob happened in Huyton town centre as part of a campaign encouraging people to look after their mental wellbeing.

Make Time is a campaign promoting different activities you can do to improve your mental wellbeing. Find out what you can do to boost your mood instantly!

Smokers in Knowsley are being encouraged to take the first step towards quitting for good as part of a 28 day campaign, starting on 1 October.

Find out how the Strategy for Knowsley will help improve the health and wellbeing of people in the borough.

If you’re looking to get active and fit but not sure what to do or where to go, help is available in Knowsley.

Expectant mothers are being reminded about the potential harm that alcohol can cause to their unborn child.

If you are heading off to university after picking up A Level results this month, make sure you’re protected from meningitis before you go.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet met this afternoon to consider a number of reports.

A new campaign is urging us to think more about our kidneys – and what we can do to help keep them functioning as well as possible.

If you have these symptoms, getting seen by a doctor NOW could save your life…

How much alcohol, if any, should you be drinking while pregnant? We look at the advice to help you decide.

Could you become an ambassador for Breast Cancer UK and help raise awareness of how to prevent the illness in Knowsley?

More than 5,000 Knowsley primary school children and parents showcased their spectacular dance moves by taking part in the Rise and Shine Big Dance event.

Now that summer’s here, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and get fit by trying out the new ‘Work Out’ green gyms in parks across Knowsley.

As the weather hots up in Knowsley, make sure you know how to keep yourself and your family safe in the sun – and reduce your risk of skin cancer.

A “spare five minutes” to have a check up in Knowsley’s Cancer iVan was the difference between life and death for Cllr Joan Lilly. Now she is urging others to make sure they get check ups, too.

Would you like to understand more about dementia, and how you can support the people affected by it? We have some top tips as part of Dementia Awareness Week.

If you’re aged over 16 and live, work or study in Knowsley, you can sign up for FREE cycling activities.

Businesses and organisations across Knowsley can now apply for grants to make it easier for their staff to travel to work in a greener and healthier way.

At this time of year there is a peak in the number of cases of Scarlet Fever in our region – here’s what you need to know about this seasonal illness.

New campaign aims to get people talking about cancer, in the hope that they’ll report symptoms sooner.

Are you drinking too much alcohol? Check our two minute guide to the new Government guidelines for safer drinking.

If you are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who is, help is at hand.

Take control of your child’s sugar intake with this easy to use app.

Did you see this flashmob performing in Kirkby town centre? Here’s why they did it…

Services for people with autism in Knowsley are among the best around – and that’s official!

Want to improve your team working and raise morale in your business or organisation?

These simple steps for safe sleep can help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

12-year-old Daniel has made fantastic progress since taking up martial arts – now even more families with autistic children are set to benefit.