Monday 4 February to Sunday 10 February is Children’s Mental Health Week, which was started in 2015 by children’s mental…
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Make your local pharmacy your first stop for minor illnesses
February 4, 2019A new campaign is reminding people about the great support available from pharmacies and how they are the best first…
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Knowsley is GOing Green for cancer campaign
January 30, 2019The Greystone Footbridge will be lit green from Saturday (2 February) to show Knowsley’s support for the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity.…
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Knife wands being used in Knowsley as part of knife crime campaign
January 15, 2019As part of Knowsley’s multi-agency working, including Knowsley Council, Merseyside Police, Mersey Fire and Rescue Service, Registered Providers of Social Housing and Knowsley Youth Mutual, to raise awareness of and prevent knife crime, the council has invested in knife wands.
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Will you make it a Dry January?
January 7, 2019The New Year may be well underway but it is not too late to sign up for a break from…
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New campaign helping families reduce the sugar in their diet
January 7, 2019Families are being encouraged to help their children cut down on the amount of sugar they consume by swapping for…
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Staying well in Knowsley
December 20, 2018The ‘Staying Well in Knowsley’ guide, giving vital information about a range of community-based health and social care services, is…
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Mobile breast screening in Kirkby
December 19, 2018If you’re a woman aged 50 to 70 you may receive an invitation to attend an appointment in the mobile…
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The growing danger of laser pointers
December 13, 2018Everything you need to know before buying your child a potentially dangerous toy this Christmas.
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Are you winter ready? NHS animation helps decide the right service
November 21, 2018North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has released a short animation to help people decide when to visit a…
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New Attention Card helps people with autism deal with emergency services
November 21, 2018A new scheme is being rolled out across Merseyside for people with Autism Spectrum Conditions to help to ensure they…
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Kirkby community project gets creative with recycling
November 21, 2018It’s a case of ‘so far, sew good’ for a community scheme in Northwood, that’s using creative arts and crafts…
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Drop in flu vaccinations sessions for primary school pupils
November 19, 2018Is my child eligible for the flu vaccinations? If your child is in reception or years 1, 2, 3, 4…
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Sign up for Dry January during Alcohol Awareness Week
November 19, 2018It’s Alcohol Awareness Week (19 to 25 November) and this year the focus is on making changes in our lives…
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Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse
November 16, 2018International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (also known as ‘White Ribbon Day’) is on Sunday 25 November and Knowsley Council is raising awareness of this important issue.
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If you think it, report it
November 16, 2018That’s the message from the Department for Education’s ‘Together, we can tackle child abuse’ campaign, which the council is supporting…
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Funding boost to tackle domestic abuse in Merseyside
November 13, 2018Merseyside councils have been successful in a bid to the Government’s Domestic Abuse Fund, providing further support to domestic abuse…
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12 to 16 November, is national Anti-Bullying Week and throughout the week, the Bullybusters team will be running workshops and assemblies around…
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Community action day transforms public spaces in Swanside
December 4, 2018A community ‘action day’ took place on Friday 30 November in which members of the community with Swanside councillors and supported by facilities and environmental company Assit tidied up community spaces at St. Bartholomew’s Church, The Age UK Mid Mersey Roby Hub and Roby Field.
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Knowsley based organisation scoops three top national awards
October 22, 2018A Kirkby-based organisation, Comics Youth CIC, scooped three top awards at last week’s Royal Society for Public Health’s Health and…
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Adopters needed across Merseyside
October 16, 2018As National Adoption Week gets underway on Monday 15 October, Knowsley Council – as part of the regional adoption agency…
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Councillors become Dementia Friends
October 19, 2018A group of Knowsley councillors have become Alzheimer’s Society’s ‘Dementia Friends’ pledging to help end the stigma for people living with dementia.
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Comics Youth seeking submissions for youth-led zine
October 10, 2018Could you or someone you know write for a youth-led zine? This could be the perfect opportunity!
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Protect Yourself and Your Family From Flu
October 10, 2018Have you had your flu jab? If you have a long term health condition, now is the time to have…
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October 10th is World Mental Health Day with the theme for 2018 set by the World Health Organisation as ‘Young…
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The council is supporting the Environment Agency’s campaign, equipping residents with information around what to do in the event of…
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Get help to give up with Smokefree Knowsley events
October 4, 2018Smokers in Knowsley can get help to give up at events throughout October as part of the ‘Know Your CO’ stop smoking campaign.
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Knowsley Council Commits to Ethical Care
September 24, 2018Knowsley Council has pledged its support to introduce UNISON’s ethical care charter which will ensure adequate staffing levels and sufficient…
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Newly landscaped gardens at the Age UK Mid-Mersey Roby Hub were officially opened during an open day to mark the end of 12 months of extensive renovations.
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Families encouraged to make healthy choices for their children
September 18, 2018The ‘Kind to Teeth’ campaign is urging families to make healthier drink choices for their young children in a bid…
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Be Like Becky and Spot the Signs of Domestic Abuse
July 26, 2018Escape the Control is a campaign launched across Knowsley and Sefton to help people understand extreme control is actually domestic abuse. Do you know the signs?
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Action Counters Terrorism: Report suspicious activity and behaviour to tackle terrorism
March 20, 2018The Counter Terrorism Policing’s national campaign is encouraging the public to help tackle terrorism by reporting suspicious behaviour – find out some examples of suspicious behaviour.
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The Drink Less Enjoy More campaign is encouraging people to keep more of an eye on how much alcohol they drink and consider what the consequences could be.
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The new Be Clear on Cancer campaign hopes to encourage people with a persistent cough or breathlessness to get their symptoms checked out.
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New campaign encourages bus travel
May 9, 2017The Better By Bus campaign is encouraging people to use the bus by highlighting the benefits of stepping aboard.
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Can you Give Up Loving Pop?
March 29, 2017A new campaign is encouraging people to give up drinking pop for 21 days. Do you think you could do it?
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Tackling child abuse in Knowsley
February 20, 2017Find out what you can do if you are worried about a child’s safety.
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New campaign helps families make healthy food choices
January 5, 2017An app has been developed for people to find out the nutritional value of food in a bid to help families make healthier food choices.
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Make sure you Make Time!
October 10, 2016Make Time is a campaign promoting different activities you can do to improve your mental wellbeing. Find out what you can do to boost your mood instantly!