Healthy and independent Good employment is good for health, according to public health report 28/03/2024 The report shares some of the evidence on how and why good employment is so important to health and wellbeing and looks at how different groups might be disproportionately affected. Read more
Healthy and independent Extra care housing scheme ‘like a hotel’ opens in Wallasey 20/03/2024 An extra-care housing development, offering independent living accommodation with support on hand, for over 55s has been officially opened. Read more
Healthy and independent “I wouldn’t be where I am today": Service supports isolated people 15/03/2024 A service aiming to reduce social isolation is looking to ‘engage the disengaged’. Read more
Healthy and independent There's never been a better time to quit smoking 13/03/2024 No Smoking Day falls on 13 March. Read more
Healthy and independent Don't Delay - Get Your Blood Pressure Checked 13/03/2024 Pictured: Dave Bradburn, Wirral's Director of Public Health, getting his blood pressure checked as part of Know Your Numbers Week 2023. Read more
Healthy and independent MMR and other catch up vaccinations offered via ‘drop in’ bus clinics 22/02/2024 Throughout February and March, Wirral residents will be able to catch up on their missed vaccinations thanks to a pioneering service. Read more
Healthy and independent Sexual Health Service rated ‘outstanding’ 12/02/2024 Funded by Wirral Council Public Health, the service's responsiveness and leadership were particularly applauded. Read more
Healthy and independent Pitch Perfect: £2m community football hub and supersized pitch opens 05/02/2024 The supersized pitch is the first of its kind in Wirral Read more
Healthy and independent National HIV Testing Week: Know Your Status! 02/02/2024 National HIV Testing Week gets underway next week and residents are being urged to get tested to know their status. Read more
Healthy and independent New year, new fitness goals? Survey seeks opinions on activity 10/01/2024 The survey is open to all people age 16+ who live and work in Wirral. Read more
Healthy and independent Unsung carers asked to share their ideas for borough’s Carers Strategy 03/05/2023 Carers of all ages and backgrounds in the borough should have access to the right support at the right time. Read more
Healthy and independent Wander, stroll or walk in West Kirby this winter 06/12/2022 We’ve pulled together our top five walks in West Kirby and the surrounding area for you to enjoy this winter. Read more