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1. Pharmacies key to keeping local communities healthy

   Read more about how community pharmacies could be making more of a difference to public health in local communities and stamping out inequalities.

2. Researchers back Liverpool suicide centre model

   James's Place model has successfully adapted to new London and Newcastle centres after successful record in Liverpool

3. Pandemics and public health: have we found our new normal? - Conan Leavey and Graeme Mitchell, Public Health Institute, LJMU

   It was only a relatively short time ago - in March this year - that the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a pandemic. We know now that it is likely to be many, many months before the UK pronounces its outbreak over; and certainly years before it is over globally.

4. Public Health Institute and Drama students create educational film on gang-related violence

   LJMU Drama students have joined forces with LJMUs Public Health Institute to create an educational film helping NHS staff deal with the consequences of gang-related violence in hospitals.

5. National Eye Health Week 18 - 24 September

   We are promoting the importance of good eye health, sharing important eye care advice to encourage adopting healthy habits and highlighting the need for regular eye tests.

6. Free health and wellbeing merchandise for staff

   T-shirts, outerwear, mugs and water bottles are now available to help staff get talking and thinking about their health and wellbeing.

7. Suicide prevention trial is first for schools in England

   NIHR funded trial in partnership with schools and parents to encourage struggling children to seek help

8. New funding to tackle health inequalities

   Liverpool John Moores University’s role in a new innovative local government partnership will boost research capacity and capability to tackle health inequalities and improve outcomes across the city.

9. Health of contact centre employees under microscope

   Three-year study to advise employers on helping staff be healthier

10. Students given unique insight into production of BBC Radio Merseyside’s longest running programme

    LJMU's MA Mass Communications students went behind the scenes at BBC Radio Merseyside for a studio tour, followed by an 'in conversation' event with Mike Brocken, presenter of Folkscene, Radio Merseyside's longest running programme.