Give it your BEST SHOT!
Protect yourself & your loved ones against flu
- Every flu season is different and can cause severe complications in certain groups of people.
- One of the most common complications of flu is bronchitis, a chest infection that can become serious and develop into pneumonia.
- The flu vaccination is free if you: Are aged 65+ years Have children aged 2-3 years (nasal spray through GP) Have children in reception or school years 1, 2 3 or 4 (nasal spray offered in school) Are pregnant Have a long term health condition Are caring for someone
- Don’t delay; ask your GP or pharmacist about your free vaccination today!
If you:
• Are aged 65+ years
• Have children aged 2-3 years
• Have children in reception or school years 1, 2 3 or 4*
• Are pregnant
• Have a long term health condition
• Are caring for someone
Don’t delay; ask your GP or pharmacist about your FREE flu vaccine today.
*Children in reception and school years 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be offered the flu vaccination at school
Covid-19 Follow On Survey
In 2020 we ran a survey to capture your experiences of how the COVID-19 pandemic was affecting you and your families. As the situation is still...
Free Meals For Isolated Older People
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St Helens Maternity Voices Partnership Meeting 5th February
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Council issues gutter cleaning warning
St Helens Council’s Trading Standards team is warning residents to be wary of doorstep traders offering guttering, roofing and other building work. Over the last few days, residents in the Haydock and Moss Bank areas have been duped by men offering to clean their gutters for £20 or £30. The workmen...
Youth Service launch new sessions for young people
St Helens Council’s Youth Service has launched new sessions across the borough, offering young people safe and welcoming spaces to chill with friends, take part in a range of fun activities, and a chance to chat to staff about any issues they may be having. On a Wednesday evening from 7-9pm, the...
Good Neighbours Stop Rogue Traders
St Helens Council is teaming up with the local Citizens Advice Bureau to promote the National Consumer Week campaign “Good Neighbours Stop Rogue Traders” in the first week in November (3rd – 7th November). It aims to stop rogue traders' preventing doorstep crime by encouraging neighbours, family,...
Jean’s inspiring life story hits the shelves
St Helens Central Library welcomed a former Mayoress into the library for the launch of her book about living with multiple sclerosis. Jean Almond, the wife of Geoff Almond, who served as Mayor from 2012-13, has lived with the condition for 33 years but only diagnosed in 1997. At the launch -...
Bright line-up announced for St Helens Christmas Lights switch-on
Thousands of visitors are expected to, once again, descend on Victoria Square in St Helens town centre on Saturday 14 November for the spectacular Christmas Lights Switch on Party, in association with Radio City and supported by O2. X Factor Finalists, Alien Uncovered, Britain’s Got Talent...
Campaign aims to boost breastfeeding rates
St Helens Council's Healthy Living team is supporting a new national campaign aimed at improving breastfeeding rates. Start4Life - organised by Public Health England - launches on Monday 2nd November and will encourage more new mothers to breastfeed - and for longer. The campaign will be...
Steve Prescott Bridge pretty in purple for pancreatic cancer awareness month
Each year, iconic landmarks and venues across the world have joined the fight against pancreatic cancer by bringing the disease - which affects around 8,800 people in the UK each year – under the spotlight, as part of the Turn It Purple campaign led by the Pancreatic Cancer Action charity. It is a...
Broad Oak Primary have a splashing time for brave Alex
Children at Broad Oak Primary School had a splashing time as they got the opportunity to soak teachers and staff with icy water – to support a classmate who is fighting cancer. Throughout the week, the school held various fundraising activities, including three after-school discos with raffles –...
Mental Health Self Help Directory
YOUR local specialist mental health, learning disability and community services provider has developed an online self-help directory to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has compiled the self-help directory with input from service users and...
Most people are receiving good care – but strong leadership and collaboration are crucial to facing challenges ahead
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today publishes its annual analysis of the quality of health and adult social care in England. This is the first time such a national assessment has been possible following CQC’s introduction of a tough, rigorous ratings system. Key findings include: Despite...
Press Release - Lilycross Care Centre
7th October 2015 Lilycross Care Centre Halton Borough Council, St Helens Borough Council, NHS Halton Clinical Commissioning Group and the Care Quality Commission have worked together to support Lilycross over a period of time. A multi-disciplinary team of key professionals have supported the home...
Carers Survey led by Spinney Medical Centre
This survey is to support a piece of work being undertaken by The Spinney Medical Centre's patient group who wish to devise and roll out a best practice approach to the identification and support of carers. The end result will hopefully be a gold standard for general practice and will be shared...
Fancy having a go at jamming?
Jammings session are planned at the Carr Mill Boat House. Anyone affected by mental health or learning disabilities who can play a musical instrument can go along and join in. To find out more and to express an interest in getting involved, email Gail Hughes at: ghughes@sthelenscdp.co.uk or call:...
CQC takes action to protect the welfare of people by cancelling a Cheshire nursing home's registration
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has taken action to cancel the registration of a care home in Cheshire which was failing to provide safe or effective services. CQC’s decision to cancel the registration of Lilycross Homes Limited means that legally they can no longer provide care services at the...
Get fit at Park Farm
Get fit for free at the Park Farm Centre. Are you female and want to get fit for free? Then get down to the Park Farm Centre for their brand new ladies fitness sessions. Run by St Helens Council’s Sports Development team, the sessions will take place every Thursday from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. For more...
Free Entry to Festival of Arts
WORKS of art produced by local residents who have experience of mental ill-health will be displayed at a Festival of Arts taking place on Saturday 10 October. Local mental health and community health services provider 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is inviting the public to join in the...
Support for fuel and energy debt problems
Michael Egan is the British Gas Energy Trust advisor supporting British Gas customers on pay as you go meters in accessing the BGET emergency Utility Credit Scheme. Individuals must have a health problem or physical or mental health problem and a financial crisis such as a large bill to pay or a...
Free entry to Festival of Arts
WORKS of art produced by local residents who have experience of mental ill-health will be displayed at a Festival of Arts taking place on Saturday 10 October. Local mental health and community health services provider 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is inviting the public to join in the...
Request for help in tracing relatives
St Helens Council is asking for help in tracing any living relatives of Mr Eric Wolfgang Michael O’Shaughnessy, who died recently in the borough, aged 37. Born in Galway, Republic of Ireland, Mr O’Shaughnessy had served for a time as a Private in the Infantry of The Royal Irish Regiment (General...
Council backs Hate Crime Awareness Week 2015
Students from Haydock High and De la Salle Schools will be helping to fight prejudice by creating adverts for local radio station Wish FM that will air during this year’s national Hate Crime Awareness Week (10 to 17 October). The students’ efforts are part of council-wide backing for the annual...
The Hope Centre - Training Provision for October 2015
Attached is a brochure of training sessions that The Hope Centre are running over October 2015. For more information please contact The Hope Centre on 01744 26414 or visit their website: www.hopecentre.org.uk
1 October 2015 - NWAS Launches 'Shocktober' in a bid to find hidden defibrillators!
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St Helens Parent Carer Forum
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Lifestyle Referral Scheme
Lifestyle Referral is a FREE programme offeirng one to one advice and support to local people who want to become more physically active in their daily lives, whatever their age or ability. Whether you ant to improve your fitness, lose weight or just get a bit more active, we will help you find...
NEW Yoga Classes
Two NEW Community Yoga Classes Starting 28th September 2015 - 12 to 12.30pm & 12.30 to 1pm Main Hall at Town Hall, Victoria Square £2.00 each with Alison Jones For more information email the Healthy Living Team at: hit@sthelens.gov.uk or follow them on Twitter: @HealthySTH
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