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Coronavirus: What you need to know

Public health is a statutory responsibility of the Local Authority. The aim of the service is to improve the health and wellbeing of Knowsley residents. Health is not only about hospital services and general practice, it has a much wider definition that includes the environment, employment, housing and education all of which have an impact on health and wellbeing throughout the life course

Healthy Knowsley is a service available to adults over 18 who live or work in Knowsley. It provides a range of health and wellbeing issues such as eating more healthily, becoming more active, cutting down on alcohol, managing stress, and tips to help you sleep better.

This page contains information on Free NHS Health Checks for Knowsley Residents aged 40-74 years*

Public Health is a key partner on Knowsley’s Health and Wellbeing Board, which brings together key leaders from the health and care system in Knowsley to understand the needs of residents, agree priorities and encourage collaboration between the NHS, the council and local services.

We know that sometimes life can be tough – money worries, relationship problems, stresses with school life – but you’re not on your own and there’s lots of help and support available to you.

The school vision screening service offers vision screening to all reception aged children in Knowsley, as well as annual screening for children in special schools in Knowsley.

Knowsley’s Sexual Health Service is provided by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and operates out of a main clinic, The Arch, Huyton

The service is available for all residents in Knowsley who want to stop or reduce their level of smoking and offers a range of support through online, telephone and face to face communication methods.

The healthy child programme for under 25s includes breastfeeding support, school entry hearing screening, maternal exercise programmes, and other support. 

Looking for information about local services or activities in Knowsley for Adults then The LiveWell Directory is a great place to start your search. Explore options for care and support or find social activities and clubs.

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