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Contact NHS 111 if you need urgent care over the May 2021 Bank Holiday weekend

The local NHS is reminding people that they can still access urgent care over the Bank Holiday weekend at any time – including on Bank Holiday Monday (3 May 2021) when GP practices will be closed.

30 Apr 2021
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Choose NHS 111 first over Easter

If you need urgent NHS care over the Easter weekend, contact the NHS 111 service, especially on Friday 2 April (Good Friday) and Monday 5 April (Easter Monday) when GP practices will be closed.

1 Apr 2021
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Men urged to check their prostate cancer risk

Prostate Cancer UK wants to find men at the highest risk of prostate cancer by completing their 30-second prostate cancer risk checker and speaking to their GP.

17 Mar 2021
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How do I find my NHS number?

You do not need to know your NHS number to use NHS services, but it can be useful to have it.

1 Feb 2021
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Free vitamin D for people at higher risk from coronavirus

Some people who are at higher risk from coronavirus (COVID-19) can apply to receive a free supply of vitamin D supplements this winter.

19 Jan 2021
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Liverpool doctors explain local vaccine roll-out

Find out about how local Covid-19 vaccines will happen.

8 Jan 2021
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Latest update on Covid-19 vaccinations

Details of how GP practices in Liverpool are starting to vaccinate priority patients.

31 Dec 2020
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Liverpool GPs begin Covid-19 vaccinations

Groups of GP practices in Liverpool are starting to invite people over 80 to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

17 Dec 2020
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine

The NHS is currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people most at risk from coronavirus.

8 Dec 2020
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Call NHS 111 First

People who need urgent NHS care in Liverpool are being asked to contact NHS 111 before attending an Emergency Department.

20 Nov 2020
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What can you do with the Life Rooms?

The Life Rooms provide a safe and welcoming space to meet others, access opportunities and learn about community resources. At The Life Rooms we will work with you on whatever your next steps are, and…

17 Nov 2020
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Local GPs urge people to take up flu vaccination

Health organisations in Liverpool are encouraging everyone eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine to make an appointment as soon as possible this winter.

12 Nov 2020
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Doctors warn of ignoring ‘red flag’ symptoms in children

Local GPs and staff from Alder Hey Children’s Hospital are worried patients could be put at risk by not seeking help for signs and symptoms of potentially serious health problems.

10 Nov 2020
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Take part in the Liverpool city-wide testing pilot

People in Liverpool are being encouraged to take part in a ground-breaking mass testing programme that is being piloted in the city.

6 Nov 2020
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Doctors encourage women to attend their breast cancer screening appointments

Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer Alliance and NHS organisations across the region are encouraging women who receive an invitation to attend a breast cancer appointment, to act on it as soon as they can.

28 Oct 2020
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Public urged to keep using NHS services when they need them

As new Covid-19 (coronavirus) restrictions for Merseyside begin, the local NHS is reminding people that services are still there for those who need them.

15 Oct 2020
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