Get fit with the Million Pound Liverpool Challenge

Liverpool Primary Care Trust and the ECHO will challenge people in the city to join together to lose a million pounds in weight.

Participants can sign up, pledge how much weight they will lose and receive support to help them improve their health by changing their diet and getting active.

To find out more visit www.liverpoolchallenge.nhs.uk

The NHS Direct helpline is a 24hour a day helpline, where you can ring to speak to a qualified health worker to get immediate assistance if you are unwell! 

They’ll assess your problem and advise you on the best course of action. You may be told how you can look after yourself at home, or they may recommend seeing a pharmacist (chemist).  

If your problem is more serious, they can help you access the ambulance service.

For more information on NHS Direct, click to visit their website

The FPA (Family Planning Association) is the UK's leading sexual health charity. Their purpose is to enable people in the UK to make informed choices about sex and to enjoy sexual health.

The FPA run a wide range of groundbreaking projects throughout the UK from local community initiatives to partnerships with professionals – improving good practice and access to services. Many of the resources and training courses are informed by this valuable work.

For more information about free contraception and health initiatives visit the FPA site.