Sefton residents urged not to suffer domestic violence in silence this Christmas

Victims of domestic abuse and their families are being urged not to suffer in silence this Christmas. Merseyside Police has joined forces with local partners to tackle the issue over the festive period.

Sefton flu jab numbers hit 34,000

MORE than 34,000 people in Sefton have been vaccinated against flu this winter.But the local NHS body is reminding people who haven’t yet been vaccinated to make an appointment with their GP.People who have had letters asking them to come forward for the jab are being encouraged to do so.

A change for the better in the NHS

Amidst all the fury over student fees, a far more radical government policy proposal is going ahead with almost no scrutiny and very little discussion. Britain’s 152 Primary Care Trusts, which hand out money to GPs and pay for patients to go on to hospitals, are to be replaced by groups of doctors.

Will You Choose Well This Winter?

During winter, more people get ill or are injured than at other times of the year. This means the services provided by the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and the wider NHS are needed more than ever.

Many people call the ambulance service for help with minor symptoms that could be treated more quickly by their GP, their local pharmacist or even by themselves with basic self-care, first aid and advice.

North Mersey Diabetes Action Group information

North Mersey Diabetes Action Group have issued a new information pack for user involvement in diabetes care.

Who are North Mersey Diabetes Action Group?


We are a group of service users who either have diabetes or are caring for someone with diabetes who want to be involved in the decision making processes and based on our experiences make a difference to services locally. We support each other but we are not a support group!

NHS will be 'tested to limit' by savings: MPs

The Coalition pledge to increase spending on health in real terms will not be met, the Commons Health Select Committee has warned. It means the scale of the savings required to meet rising demand with a shrinking budget is even greater.

The report quoted NHS chief executive Sir David Nicholson saying: "It is huge. You don’t need me to tell you that it has never been done before in the NHS context and we don’t think, when you look at health systems across the world, that anyone has quite done it on this scale before."

Text messages will be sent to revellers in Sefton as part of a safety campaign over Christmas

MESSAGES will be sent out to mobile phone users alerting them of the dangers of excessive drinking over Christmas.
It is part of a Christmas Presence campaign launched to keep revellers and shoppers safe over the festive period.

Will you choose well this winter?

During winter, more people get ill or are injured than at other times of the year. This means the services provided by the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and the wider NHS are needed more than ever.

PATHFINDER GP COMMISSIONING CONSORTIA ANNOUNCED

The Department of Health announced today the 52 areas in which pathfinder GP Commissioning Consortia will be starting work – there are a large number of these in the North West.

Fit for Survival

Fit for Survival
Charities, Governance and the Law
A free seminar for Sefton charities
Thursday 10th February 2011, 4pm to 6pm at Sing Plus,
Cambridge Road, Seaforth.
In the current economic climate there are a number of risks
facing the Charity sector. Our free seminar, presented by a
team of legal and accounting experts, will look at these risks
and key sector issues. The seminar is aimed at senior staff,
financial directors and charity trustees.
To book a place please contact Jenny Dexter: jenny.dexter@seftoncvs.org.uk
Or telephone 0151 928 2233 x118

Sefton Young Advisors

Today's story is written from a personal perspective........

Surgery for South Sefton area groups

In response to the cuts to public sector funding and likely impact on the Voluntary, Community and Faith sector, Sefton CVS is holding a surgery to support Groups who have concerns about their future funding and finances.

Norovirus Advice - Don’t let ‘winter vomiting’ spoil Christmas

Don’t let winter vomiting spoil the Christmas festivities as the continuing cold spell increases the risk of bugs, such as the norovirus, spreading in the community. 

North Mersey Diabetes Network, User Involvement

NORTH MERSEY DIABETES ACTION GROUP: Information sheet

Who are we?

We are a group of service users who either have diabetes or are caring for someone with diabetes who want to be involved in the decision making processes and based on our experiences make a difference to services locally. We support each other but we are not a support group

We are part of a national user involvement project being only 1 of 3 organisations selected across the country to take part in an exciting new but important development.

'Keep Warm, Keep Well' this winter

Sefton residents are being urged to take measures to ensure they stay healthy during the current cold weather, and to remember the needs of friends, elderly relatives and neighbours who could be at risk during the cold weather.

Update from NHS Sefton: December 2010

Welcome to your latest update from NHS Sefton. This bulletin is designed to keep you informed of our latest news and developments. We hope you find it of interest and we welcome any comments you may have. Please use the contact details at the bottom of the bulletin to get in touch.

‘Big Society’ Big Debate is a FREE day of informal training taking place on Saturday 11th December.

‘Big Society’ Big Debate is a FREE day of informal training taking place on Saturday 11^th December.

Thanks to funding provided by Take Part those who participate in the day will each receive a £10 High Street Voucher (which are acceptable in loads of high street shops, and just in time for Christmas!). We’ll also provide lunch and refund your travel costs (public transport).

Regional health organisation shine in Sefton awards

Healthcare professionals from across Sefton have been honoured at a special awards ceremony hosted for the first time ever late last month. NHS Sefton and Sefton Council joined forces to hold the awards ceremony at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre on November 24, and this week congratulated the winners on their achievements.

Aintree youngster Tom Henwood thanks North West Air Ambulance for rescue with charity bike ride

A young cyclist will go on the longest ride of his life to raise money for North West Air Ambulance after it came to his rescue.Nine-year-old Tom Henwood, of Aintree, was airlifted to Ormskirk hospital following a fall at school while playing football.

University Hospital Aintree's low death rates praised

A Liverpool hospital has below average death rates, according to an analysis of deaths in English hospitals. Monitoring body Dr Foster's report said University Hospital Aintree was one of 26 hospitals which had significantly lower than expected death rates.

Hospital teams triumph at Sefton awards ceremony

Staff at Fazakerley Hospital are celebrating after two teams came top in their categories at a recent awards ceremony.The medical emergency team won an award for ensuring patient safety, while the healthy bowel clinic topped the innovation section at the first annual Sefton Health and Social Care Awards on November 24.