Seaforth Village Surgery will be open as a COVID-19 vaccination site from Thursday 22nd July.
All south Sefton residents who can either walk in for their jab or book an appointment.
Run by GP practices in Seaforth and Litherland, Seaforth Village Surgery will be offering jabs until the end of August following a successful pilot earlier in the year.
Seaforth Village Surgery will be open for walk-ins or appointments Tuesday â Saturday from 10am to 6.30pm. If people do want to book they can call 07979 938 229 or book via their own GP practice if they are registered with a GP in south Sefton.
The various other ways you can get your vaccination in Sefton are:
Visit nhs.uk for the up to date grab a jab walk-in sites
Book an appointment at one of the Sefton pharmacy-led vaccination sites or at one of the 1,600 vaccination centres across the country via the national booking service online: uk/covid-vaccination or by calling 119
People who attend a walk-in clinic for their first dose will have their vaccination record updated online and will then be able to book in their second dose appointment using the national booking system.
Second jabs are also available at some of the walk-ins, if it has been at least eight weeks since the first dose and you can check which are offering both doses on the CCG website.
Getting the second dose is vital to getting longer lasting and maximum protection offered by the vaccines, with recent research also showing they are highly effective against the Delta strain of the virus.
Patients are reminded that although COVID restrictions ended in England on 19 July that when they are visiting healthcare facilities they must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules to protect themselves, other and vulnerable patients and staff.
Residents in Sefton are being asked to help shape the Liverpool City Region Net Zero Action Plan.
Work is already underway here in Sefton to reduce the Councilâs own emissions, these include: expanding our walking and cycling networks, implementing agile working practices, installing LED street lights and retrofitting our town halls.
The Liverpool City Region Net Zero Action Plan is being developed across Merseyside and views of residents, businesses and young people in particular, are being sought to shape this plan.
Online surveys and in-person sessions will show the changes we will have to make by 2040, in our homes and neighbourhoods, in our workplaces, and in how we get around. The survey will collect your views on how you feel about potential changes and what support we will need to put in place to make any future changes work for everyone.
Cllr Paulette Lappin, Cabinet Member for Compliance, Regulatory and Corporate Services said:
âThe Climate Emergency that Sefton Council declared in 2019 is one of the biggest challenges we will face in the coming years.
âSefton is a coastal borough, it is particularly vulnerable to climate change, but it is also filled with opportunities to take action to protect our planet and improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.
âClimate change will have an effect on all aspects of our lives, and it is vital that everyone takes the opportunity to have their say. I would urge everyone in Sefton to take part in this consultation.
âI hope young people especially feel empowered to shape the decisions that will affect their lives for many more years to come. â
The Liverpool City Region is planning two major surveys and a series of workshops and focus groups. One of the surveys is specifically designed for young people, under 25 years of age, who as the next generation will also be impacted by the changes that will need to be made.
The results will inform what the city region says at the COP26 summit held in Glasgow in November 2021 as well as helping to shape plans in Sefton to tackle the climate emergency.
The Leader of Sefton Council has issued a statement following the sad news that a man has died following an incident at Crosby beach on the evening of Tuesday 20th July 2021.
Cllr Ian Maher, Leader of Sefton Council, said: âOur heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the family of the man who tragically died following the incident at Crosby beach last night. We are sending our thoughts to the family of the other casualty who remains in hospital.
âThanks go out to the emergency services in attendance, alongside members of the public, who we understand responded as quickly as possible under extremely challenging circumstances.â
Merseyside Police incident update
We can confirm that a man has died and two men were taken to hospital following an incident at Crosby Beach last night, Wednesday 20 July.
At around 7.10pm, emergency services attended the beach following reports of three men in their 20s getting into difficulties in the sea.
Crosby Coastguard Rescue Team, RNLI lifeboats from New Brighton and Southport, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, North West Ambulance Service and Merseyside Police were all in attendance.
All three men were taken to hospital. One man was sadly pronounced deceased a short time later. A second remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition and a third has been discharged.
The deceased manâs family have been made aware and are being supported by officers.
Enquiries continue and anyone who witnessed the incident and has yet to come forward is asked to contact us via @MerPolCC on Twitter, âMerseyside Police Contact Centreâ on Facebook, or 101, with reference 21000506040.
Sefton residents advised to âbeat the heatâ during heatwave
Healthcare professionals and Sefton Council are advising residents to keep cool during the warm weather, by planning ahead and taking precautions while enjoying the sunshine.
With temperatures up to 26 degrees Celsius forecasted in Sefton this week, people are being reminded to be aware of the risks of hot weather and to take extra care of themselves and others.
Their top advice for keeping sun-safe includes:
Staying hydrated: drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol.
Physical activity: avoid extreme physical exertion or keep it for cooler parts of the day like early morning or evening.
Keep your environment cool: use curtains or blinds to keep your home cool, or find the coolest part of your home, garden or outdoor space to sit in.
Travelling: ensure that babies, children, older people or animals are not left in closed, parked vehicles which can quickly overheat.
Enjoy the water safely: going for a swim can help you cool down but take care and follow local safety advice if you are going into water.
Sunburn: try to keep out of the sun at the hottest part of the day, between 11am and 3pm.
Protect yourself: apply sunscreen of at least SPF15 with UVA protection, wear UV sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, and loose-fitting clothes.
Fiona Taylor, chief officer at NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG said: âWhile many people will be looking forward to going out and enjoying the warm weather, itâs important to remember that sunny spells can pose health risks for some people.
âMuch of the advice on beating the heat is common sense. But as the hot weather arrives, it is a really good time to think about what you can do to keep cool and protect yourself, your family and friends.
âAt a time when NHS services are still under pressure, taking precautions to keep ourselves safe in the sun will mean that urgent care services are kept available for those who need them most.â
Margaret Jones, Sefton Councilâs Director of Public Health said: âAlthough we are less likely to catch COVID-19 in the open air itâs still possible, which is why itâs important still to follow the basics of hands, face and space when meeting with others, as well as taking all the right precautions to protect ourselves from the sun and heat.â
Residents are also reminded to keep an eye on any friends, family or neighbours who may be vulnerable from higher temperatures, such as older people, those with underlying health conditions and very young children.
During this period of warm weather, residents are also encouraged to seek medical if they need it by calling NHS 111 first, to help them reach the best NHS service for their need. Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111 for help.
To find out about the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and when to get help, visit: NHS Live Well.
You can also follow the hashtag #BeatTheHeat on social media, to find updates and information around hot weather alerts from the Met Office and Public Health England.
Enjoy our beaches safely this summer â joint plea for visitors to be respectful at Seftonâs coast
A number of organisations across Sefton are joining forces once again this summer to ensure local communities, and visitors from across the North West, can enjoy Seftonâs coastlines safely as coronavirus restrictions ease further.
Take personal responsibility at the coast
The joint action also aims to encourage people to take personal responsibility at the coast. Asking them to plan how they are going to get to the beach, to take all litter home with them and to show respect and kindness to staff, the environment and fellow visitors.
It also sets out the boundaries of what is and isnât acceptable at the coast to keep everyone safe. Such as that fires and BBQs are not allowed anywhere; that there are water safety risks at the coast so people should follow the advice of lifeguards; and that anti-social behaviour simply isnât acceptable.
Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership
The agencies who make up the Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership are making the joint plea and will be sharing important messages covering many of the issues faced on the Sefton coast throughout the school summer holidays.
Members of the partnership include Sefton Council, Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue, National Trust Formby, Natural England, the RNLI and other key partners like Merseyrail.
Already this year there has been a huge influx of visitors to local beaches during fine weather and out of school term times. It is anticipated that with people still planning staycations this year, many will be looking to enjoy spending time at the Sefton coast.
Cllr Ian Moncur, Sefton Councilâs Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing said: âFirst and foremost, the Sefton Coast is an internationally protected nature reserve and we need your help to keep it that way. So, when people are planning their day trips this summer, we need them to be well prepared and to play their own vital role in ensuring that the coast remains a great place to enjoy spending time.
âPlease listen to what we are collectively saying with our partners, be that important water safety information, fire risk concerns, travel advice or environmental issues around litter and wildlife.â
Covid-19 still with us
While outdoor spaces are safer for people to spend time and interact with others this summer, the easing of restrictions should still be met with continued caution as Seftonâs Public Health lead outlined last week.
Margaret Jones, Sefton Councilâs Director of Public Health said: âCOVID-19 continues to be with us in Sefton and that presence will continue after Monday 19th July but if we all continue to take the precautions that could protect ourselves and others, we can carefully continue down the path back to normality.â
Meanwhile the Councilâs Green Sefton team and its partners have important messages for all beach visitors this summer season.
All need to be responsible and considerate
Mark Shaw, Green Sefton Service Manager, at Crosby beach
Mark Shaw, Sefton Councilâs Green Sefton Service Manager, said: âWe are ready and well prepared to welcome people back to our beaches safely again this summer, but we ask in return that they behave responsibly and with consideration to each other, local residents, our staff and our beautiful environment.
âJoining forces once more with fellow land owners and emergency services means that we are doing our bit to keep everyone safe and create a positive atmosphere for those choosing to come to our beaches. But our visitors themselves really are the other key players in this partnership.â
Sefton Community Police Superintendent Graeme Robson said: âThis summer, officers will be on foot, in vehicles and on quad bikes across the Sefton coastline and at local beauty spots. We know weâre lucky to have this on our doorstep and we want everyone to be able to enjoy it.
âAnyone acting antisocially or drinking alcohol at our beaches will be dealt with by police in a robust manner. Please plan visits carefully and give attention when parking by considering local residents. Itâs also vital that we protect the local environment by not starting fires and by taking any litter home with us.â
Protect precious wildlife and habitats
Beach safety banner at Ainsdale
Amy Peacock, Property Operations Manager at National Trust Formby, said: âThis summer weâre here to welcome people who love to visit Formby, whilst caring for all the wonderful wildlife at this special nature haven.
âOn busy days our car parks can fill up quickly. We close our car parks to visitors once they are full to help us make sure that Formby is a safe environment for everyone who visits us. We recommend that visitors to Formby beat the queues and travel by train, or perhaps plan their visit for a quieter day. Weâre open seven days a week all year round.
âTogether we can create an enjoyable experience for everyone and protect precious wildlife by being mindful of nature and the people around us.â
Dave Mercer, Senior Reserve Manager for Natural England, said: âThe Sefton coast is an amazing place to visit and one of the most important areas in the country for wildlife; it is home to many rare plants and insects, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and many species of birds.
âPlease bear this in mind when you visit this summer and follow the countryside code by keeping dogs under control, taking litter home and refraining from lighting fires and BBQs. If you can visit on foot, by bike or train to reduce the number of cars, especially in hot weather, that will be a great help as will following advice from the emergency services and site staff who are here to help you safely enjoy the beach, dunes and pinewoods and if you are lucky, see some of the wildlife that lives here.â
Water safety
Close up of new water safety signage at Crosby beach
Michael Buratti, Senior Coastal Operations Officer for HM Coastguard, said: âEven though the weather is warming up, please take extra care before taking a plunge in the sea as it can still be chilly and bring on cold water shock.
âIt also pays to check the wind, weather and tides before setting out and observe local safety advice such as avoiding soft patches of mud on the beach, ensuring dogs are on leads, going to a lifeguarded beach where possible and carrying a fully-charged mobile phone, so youâre able to call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard if anyone is in trouble.â
Chris Cousens, RNLI Water Safety Lead in the North West, said: âOur advice is to visit a lifeguarded beach where possible and to swim between the red and yellow flags. RNLI lifeguards offer advice on how to stay safe and help anyone who gets into trouble. Whether youâre at a lifeguarded beach or not, look out for safety signage and seek advice on safe places to swim, always keep your children under supervision and avoid swimming alone where possible.
âCoastal areas provide a great opportunity to enjoy fresh air and open space, but they can be an unpredictable environment, particularly during early summer when air temperatures start warming up, but water temperatures remain very cold, increasing the risk of cold-water shock.â
Other ways to travel to the beach – not just by car
Suzanne Grant, Commercial Director at Merseyrail, said: âDuring the summer months we see a large influx of passengers travelling on our network to beauty spots such as Formby beach and we do all that we can to keep passengers safe including running six-car trains wherever possible.
âBy working with our partners in the Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership we want to ensure that everyone visiting the coast can enjoy it safely and responsibly.
âThis includes being respectful of passengers and staff while travelling. So please listen to our staff who will issue advice where needed and be on-hand to deal with any concerns you have, ensuring you have a wonderful day out.â
People can follow the Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership agencies Twitter accounts for more advice, news and videos throughout the summer: @SeftonCouncil @MerseyFire @MerseyPolice @RNLI @MCA_media @BTPMersey @NaturalEngland @NTFormby @Merseyrail
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