Did you know stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health? Quitting is easier with the right support! #SmokefreeKnowsley offers FREE specialist support to help you quit: orlo.uk/hll3U

The Living Well Service is in locations across Cheshire and Merseyside this week! Please check the timetable here to see upcoming dates and locations ➡️ cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/he…

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📢 Junior Doctors are planning a five-day strike from today (27 June). People are urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ▶️ You can call, go online or use the NHS App. ▶️ The service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. orlo.uk/tcmel

If you're pregnant, it's important to take up the #Pertussis vaccine when offered. It helps to protect your baby in their first few weeks of life, as #WhoopingCough can be life-threatening. More info: nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

🚌 💙 Visit the Living Well Bus this week 💊Health checks, advice and all routine immunisations (inc. MMR) ⏰10am-4pm 📍 Huyton Town Centre, L36 9UL – Wed 10/7 📍 Northwood, L33 6XE – Friday 12/7 No Appointment needed Healthy Knowsley NHS Cheshire and Merseyside orlo.uk/1YJte

Huyton Library is the latest venue to have a Changing Places toilet installed. Changing Places toilets are larger accessible toilets for severely disabled people, with equipment such as hoists, curtains, adult-sized changing benches and space for carers. orlo.uk/VqN7R

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. #SmokefreeKnowsley offers specialist support to quit smoking. The team is at Morrisons in Kirkby today (24/7). Why not pop-by and see how they could help you prepare to quit? orlo.uk/sKXNr

🌍We’re urging our communities to take action this #WorldHepatitisDay, Sunday 28 July, and held eliminate hepatitis by 2030. 🤝As part of our commitment, residents can access FREE liver screening via a mobile NHS clinic. Take Action. Get Tested orlo.uk/ZIzKu

Community organisations can apply now for a share of £250,000 from Knowsley Council's Stronger Communities Fund. Priority will be given to projects that support the Council’s Early Intervention and Prevention agenda. Find out more: orlo.uk/sheis

Measles spreads easily and can be fatal, so make sure you’re up to date with #MMR vaccinations and ask your GP practice about catch up jabs if needed. Anyone who is not vaccinated can catch it. Read more on our website: . cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/he…

The Serious Nonsense Festival returns with an exciting line up on Saturday 10 August. There's a host of free and ticketed events for all of the family! Tickets on sale now at orlo.uk/axHta

We can confirm that the Trust has declared a major incident. Our Emergency Department is currently extremely busy and we would also ask parents to only bring their children to the Department if it is urgent. More information: alderhey.nhs.uk/major-incident…

Did you know that your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine - without needing to see a GP first? So this bank holiday, think Pharmacy First for help with any minor health conditions. Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf… 💊

The tragic incident in #Southport has left us all shocked, appalled & broken-hearted for the victims. It is natural to want answers. But online rumours & misinformation only adds to the distress of those involved. Please choose verifiable sources for info and #thinkbeforeyoushare

This Saturday the Feelgood Festival returns to Court Hey Park, transforming the park into a healthier lifestyle hub and a one-stop shop for well-being. There’s fun for all the family! Find out more here: orlo.uk/dDqAD

Do you #KnowThe5Rights? We’re raising awareness of the rights of patients with communications needs amongst our staff and patients during #DisabilityPrideMonth Find out more here: cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/posts/nhs-equa…

My thoughts are with everyone affected by the horrendous events in Southport yesterday. We must now come together to support each other, the families and Merseyside Police as we try to comprehend what has happened.

The Living Well Service will be in Knowsley, Wirral and Cheshire West tomorrow (1st August) It’s here to support you with all routine UK immunisations, physical health checks, and your mental wellbeing. Find out more and check when the service is near you: bit.ly/3Ywzf91

Here's a chance to join a FREE, one hour webinar: Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity. The webinar will be available, without the need for pre-registration, on Monday, 12 August and again on Wednesday, 28 August. Find out more: orlo.uk/rYU8t