Prescot Medical Centre

28/04/2026

“I thought I was talking to someone my age… then it turned into blackmail.”

That’s what happened to “Peter” (not his real name), who is sharing his story to help others recognise sextortion and get support.

Sextortion is when criminals use fear and embarrassment to control people online – threatening to share private sexual images or messages unless demands are met. It can happen quickly, and it can happen to anyone.

As part of our sextortion intensification work, three people have been arrested in recent weeks in connection with sextortion and blackmail investigations. All remain under investigation.

If this is happening to you right now:
✅ Stop contact and block them
✅ Save the messages, usernames and any details (don’t delete evidence)
✅ Report it to the police – you will be listened to and supported

🚨 If you are in immediate danger, always call 999.

If you’re under 18, tell a trusted adult straight away so they can help you report and get support.

Support is available. Victim Care Merseyside can help victims of cybercrime and fraud: 0808 175 3080 (weekdays 8am–6pm), or search “Victim Care Merseyside” online.

28/04/2026

28/04/2026

Healthwatch Knowsley is holding a Positive Mental Health Coffee Morning.

A chance to chat about your experience of Mental Health services in Knowsley.

🗓 Friday 1 May
🕒 10am – 12pm
📍 The Old Schoolhouse, St Johns Road, Huyton, L36 0UX

Open to all including service users, family members and carers.

Confirm you’re going/ require transport to the coffee morning contact Healthwatch Knowsley on 0151 449 3954.

Find out more on Knowsley News. Link in comments

28/04/2026

If you’re 50 to 74, the NHS will send you a test kit.

Catching bowel cancer early reduces your chances of getting seriously ill from it.

So, don’t just leave it in the back of a drawer, send it back today.

Find out more at nhs.uk/bowel

27/04/2026

There are hundreds of people out there on social media telling their story. Today we’re highlighting a few accounts that might offer strength, comfort and inspiration to anyone dealing with cancer.

Link to read in comments 👇

27/04/2026

📢 There’s no such thing as a ‘typical’ foster carer, but we've shared some common myths about who can foster.

✅ The facts include you don't need to be married or have a partner, you don't need to own your own home, you can foster if you have pets and you can foster if you're working or if you're retired.

❗Find out more here https://orlo.uk/mLYPZ

📞💻 Now that the myths have been cleared up, you can learn more about fostering for Knowsley by calling Foster4Knowsley for an informal chat on 03456 460098 or email enquiry@foster4.co.uk

27/04/2026

Liverpool City Council has given the green light for plans at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital that will improve vehicle and pedestrian access, make it easier to move across the site, and create new outdoor wellbeing spaces around the hospital, helping improve the experience for patients, visitors and staff.

This phase focuses on the infrastructure we need now, while also putting the foundations in place for future development in the years ahead.

We’re proud to be working with BAM and the The Eden Project to help transform parts of the former site into greener, nature-rich spaces in the heart of the city.

We look forward to sharing the improvements.

27/04/2026

DSEngage Live | Dance Class

Join people who have Down’s syndrome from all over the country to Wake up and dance with DanceSyndrome via Zoom! If you enjoy our disco sessions, why not try our dance class too if you haven't already? 💃🕺

Next Session: Thursday 30 April 2026. Time: 9.30 – 10.15am.

Please book online here: https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-work/services-projects/dsengage/dsengage-live-dance-class/

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27/04/2026

🌿 Summer Open Gardens 2026 🌿

We’re excited to welcome you to our Summer Open Gardens at Willowbrook Hospice on Saturday 11th July 2026, 10am–3pm 🌸

Come along for a relaxing, family-friendly day exploring our beautiful award-winning gardens, with plenty to enjoy:
🌼 Plant sale
🛍️ Local stalls
🍰 Refreshments
🎟️ Raffle
🎨 Adult nature craft workshops
🐍 Special visit Dylan's Reptile Time - Reptile & Creepy Crawly Experience
💃 Morris dancing by Mucky Mountains Morris

✨ FREE ENTRY (donations welcome on arrival)

💡 Calling all stall holders!
We’d love to hear from local makers, businesses, and community groups who would like to be part of this special day. If you’re interested in having a stall, please get in touch by email to vikkia@willowbrook.org.uk

🙏 A huge thank you to our generous sponsor ITD Construction Testing

25/04/2026

💜 Mobile cervical screening is back in Knowsley!

Following a succesful pilot, the mobile cervical screening is returning to Knowsley - making it easy and convenient with drop-in appointments for those who are due their smear test.

📍 Huyton Town Centre – Derby Road (outside Iceland)
🗓 Monday 27 April
⏰ 10.30am – 4pm

✅ No appointment needed
✅ Private, safe, and comfortable

Cervical screening saves lives by detecting HPV early. The test takes less than 5 minutes!

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