Sefton Council agrees to consider closure procedure for St Teresa’s Catholic Infant & Nursery School

In line with a request from the school’s Governing Body, Sefton Council is starting procedures to propose the closure of St.Teresa’s Catholic Infant and Nursery School in Southport. After being advised by the Governing Body that they have exhausted all options available to increase pupil…

Sefton Council to provide voucher scheme for families eligible for free school meals this half-term holiday

Sefton Council will, once again, be providing vital ‘much-needed’ school holiday meal vouchers to eligible local families during next week’s half-term holiday. The Council is using its Household Support Grant funding allocation from the Department of Work and Pensions to provide this invaluable service. Like…

Hugh Baird College makes commitment to support students and staff with their mental health and wellbeing

Hugh Baird College has reaffirmed its commitment to staff and students by signing up to a national mental health and wellbeing charter – created by the Association of Colleges (AoC) in conjunction with mental health experts. Commitments The 11-point document includes commitments to: Promoting equality…

Sefton Adult Social Care Day Opportunities Consultation - Have Your Say

Sefton Adult Social Care are planning to consult with people who use day services in Sefton which will further inform our approach to future provision. There will be a focus on how the impact of the COVID pandemic has affected people’s choices in relation to…

Five Sefton schools shortlisted for Educate Awards

Cllr Diane Roscoe, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Education has welcomed news that five Sefton schools have been shortlisted for this year’s Educate Awards. Outstanding education Formby High, Maricourt Catholic High, Netherton Moss Primary, Stanley High and St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary are the schools on…

Hightown Village Surgery update

NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) says it has received interest from a number of different providers to take on the running of Hightown Village Surgery. It follows the CCG’s approval of the request to release the current provider, Chapel Lane Surgery in Formby,…

Boots-on-the-ground approach in Sefton to ensure people have access and information on COVID-19 drop-in vaccination sessions

In a bid to prevent the ongoing spread of the coronavirus, Sefton Council, and NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are targeting areas where people who have not yet had a COVID vaccination. Focused Initially efforts are being focused on the parts of Sefton’s…

Sefton Council celebrates Black History Month 2021

During this Black History Month Sefton Council will be celebrating the incredible history, achievements and contributions of black people in our communities and across Merseyside. Throughout the month, we will also be shining a light on some of the people and organisations who are striving…

Teen teens grab a jab at Hugh Baird college

Over 130 students and staff took the opportunity to ‘grab a jab’ at recent, pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Hugh Baird College. The vaccination team set up a clinic inside the Balliol Road campus in Bootle, before later arriving on the COVID-19 vaccination bus at…

People in Sefton are being urged to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines

People in Sefton are being urged to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are offered, to boost their immunity this winter. Each year, GPs in the borough call on those who are eligible to get their flu jab to help protect…

Developmental Language Disorder Awareness

Welcome to RADLD.ORG, created to Raise Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder or ‘DLD’. (Previously RALLI campaign). Here you will find resources that explain what DLD is, the impact it can have, how to get help and how to raise awareness. Have a look, tell us…

Mobile COVID testing – October 2021

Throughout October, drive-through Mobile Testing Units will be available across the Borough.These sites are for people with symptoms – a new persistent cough, a high temperature or a loss of sense of taste or smell – and can be booked by calling 119 or visiting www.nhs.uk/coronavirus.Planned…

Preparing for Adulthood Guide

Check out the “Preparing for Adulthood Guide”  please click here to view. https://search3.openobjects.com/mediamanager/sefton/fsd/files/preparing_for_adulhood_guide_v1.pdf The guide has being coproduced with staff from Sefton Council, Buddy Up, Health and Sefton Carers Centre in partnership with young people and the Sefton Parent Carer Forum. For further information regarding…

Sefton student with learning disabilities encourages teens to get vaccinated

Emma, a performing arts student from Sefton, made headlines with the story of her first COVID-19 vaccination earlier this year. Now after her second jab, Emma wants others to know how she made her decision to get vaccinated, encouraging others to do the same. Emma,…

Get Involved, Help us Enhance, Shape and Co-produce our SEND Local Offer Website

We want your idea's, your views and your help! Young People, Parents/Carers please get involved, help us Enhance, Shape and Co-produce our SEND Local Offer Website. If you do not want to attend the meeting you can email me your idea’s. To sign up, please…

Thinking About Becoming a Foster Carer?

Two of Sefton’s dedicated foster carers Ginny and Paul have been speaking to Tony Snell on BBC Radio Merseyside about their amazing experience. Ginny has been fostering for 18 years and said she has enjoyed every minute. Paul decided to foster 3 years ago and…

An update from Alder Hey Hospital

We want to remind parents/carers that our A&E is still very much open for illness and injury  We are, as always, focusing on delivering emergency care, so if your child does NOT have symptoms in the red/amber sections below, please consider other options. Thank you.…

Grab a Jab at a Walk In Clinic in Sefton

Aged 16+? #GrabAJab to protect your friends, family and local communities.   Find walk-in sites across Sefton: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/find-a-walk-in-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-site/   Or book your vaccine here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/

Local walk-in vaccination centres available to 16 and 17 year olds in Sefton

COVID-19 vaccinations are now available to Sefton’s 16 and 17-year-olds. Young people aged 16 and 17 can now go to Seaforth Village Surgery and Southport Centre for Health and Wellbeing as well as some pharmacy-led vaccination sites for their COVID jabs. Find out how to…

Sefton Council still urging continued COVID caution

Recognising the concern expressed by many about the Government’s decision to scrap all COVID restrictions from Monday 19th July, despite growing infection rates locally and nationally, Sefton Council is recommending continued caution. This approach is in line with the Prime Minister’s expected advice later on…