health

Knowsley’s Director of Public Health has published a new report – Keeping Knowsley Active – on the importance of leading…

A new campaign is reminding people about the range of support available from pharmacies and that they should be the first place to go for advice and over-the-counter medicines for minor health concerns such as coughs, colds, tummy troubles and aches and pains.

Innovative liver scans will be available in Knowsley in the New Year to help to detect the early stage of…

Today, Monday 25 November, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (also known as ‘White Ribbon Day’) Knowsley Council…

The next time you’re at the council’s One Stop Shop in Kirkby, why not have a free, confidential DIY health check at the Wellpoint Kiosk? 

As children across Knowsley prepare to start primary school, Public Health experts are advising parents to make sure their children are fully immunised against MMR.

A group set up by Knowsley teenagers following the tragic death of a friend is helping other young people improve…

Mental Health awareness week runs from 13 to 19 May 2019. This year’s theme is body image – how we…

The Government is investing an extra £20bn a year in the NHS as part of the NHS Long Term Plan.…

Did you know that every 15 minutes in the UK someone is diagnosed with bowel cancer? It is the third…

Knowsley’s Stop Smoking service (Smoke Free Knowsley) has one of the best success rates across the North West.

Sixteen-year-old Aimee-lea Smith from Knowsley Village is using social media and her platform as a finalist in a national modelling competition to raise awareness about her illness, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).

A group of eighty primary school children took part in a mental health and awareness and well-being conference at OurPlace…

The JohnPaul Project, a charity based in Knowsley, which provides support to veterans and their families across the Liverpool City…

As anyone with children will know getting a good night’s sleep is not always easy! Well help is now at…

Knowsley Council, Champs Public Health Collaborative and the Cheshire and Merseyside NO MORE Suicide Partnership Board have launched an app that supports people in crisis and at risk of suicide.

A new campaign is reminding people about the great support available from pharmacies and how they are the best first…

The Greystone Footbridge will be lit green from Saturday (2 February) to show Knowsley’s support for the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity.…

The New Year may be well underway but it is not too late to sign up for a break from…

Families are being encouraged to help their children cut down on the amount of sugar they consume by swapping for…

Wrap up warm as the Met Office has warned us to prepare for severe cold weather and potentially icy conditions.

The ‘Staying Well in Knowsley’ guide, giving vital information about a range of community-based health and social care services, is…

If you’re a woman aged 50 to 70 you may receive an invitation to attend an appointment in the mobile…

If you’re aged between 40 and 74 then it’s time to find out about your free NHS Health Check.

A new scheme is being rolled out across Merseyside for people with Autism Spectrum Conditions to help to ensure they…

Two new strategies aimed at supporting older people in Knowsley are being launched. Knowsley Older People’s Strategy 2018 – 2021…

A group of Knowsley councillors have become Alzheimer’s Society’s ‘Dementia Friends’ pledging to help end the stigma for people living with dementia.

Could you or someone you know write for a youth-led zine? This could be the perfect opportunity!

October 10th is World Mental Health Day with the theme for 2018 set by the World Health Organisation as ‘Young…

If you have a child under five you may be interested in the new, free Knowsley health app which provides…

Knowsley Council has pledged its support to introduce UNISON’s ethical care charter which will ensure adequate staffing levels and sufficient…

​Public Health in Knowsley is encouraging us all to rethink our drinking habits and ensure we have alcohol free nights throughout the week.

The ‘Kind to Teeth’ campaign is urging families to make healthier drink choices for their young children in a bid…

We all lead busy lives, but making small changes now can improve our health right away and boost our chances of staying healthy as we get older.  Healthy Knowsley is here to help.  It’s never too late or too early to start making changes.

A new survey is hoping to find out how much we use digital technologies in managing our healthcare, and how these can be improved.

The latest Be Clear on Cancer campaign aims to raise awareness that ‘blood in pee’ is a key symptom of bladder and kidney cancer.

Over the summer months, with people being out and about more, Knowsley’s Public Health team are issuing advice and guidance around measles, which is extremely infectious.

A new app for Knowsley parents or carers of children up to the age of five is now available to download. The app provides you with the information to decide when your child needs medical treatment or if self-care is more appropriate.

A new campaign launched in Knowsley is promoting healthier drink choices to children and highlighting the risks of sugary drinks.

Public Health England (PHE) is reassuring women who missed their final breast screening due to an error that they will be offered a catch up screening in the next few months.

If you’re 70 to 75, or 78 or 79, it’s a good idea to consider getting a vaccination to protect you from shingles.

A new campaign is reminding people about the great support available from pharmacies and how they can be a good first port of call.

Lose the couch potato lifestyle and improve your fitness levels with the Couch to 5k programme!

Help stop the spread of nasty germs by following some simple advice.

To support people who work throughout the week and to reduce admissions to A&E or calls for an ambulance, patients in Knowsley can make GP appointments during extended hours.

With the festive season just around the corner pubs in Knowsley are backing an initiative which encourages responsible drinking.

Knowsley’s Public Health team is encouraging parents and carers to get their children immunised against measles if they haven’t already.

Top tips for reducing the environment and health impacts of open fires and wood-burning stoves.

Ronan Keating is urging residents to visit Cancer Research UK’s ‘Cancer Awareness Roadshow’ in Huyton this week and pledge to make a change towards a healthier lifestyle.

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.

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?

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?

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

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.

Six key priorities are being set out today to make sure Knowsley becomes the ‘Borough of Choice’ by 2023.

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.

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.

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.

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

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