Professor Matt Ashton

“Liverpool has a proud and vibrant hospitality sector, but like many cities, we also see the impact that alcohol-related harm can have on people's lives, families, and communities.”

“Illnesses like measles, whooping cough and meningitis can be serious. Vaccinating your child is the best way to protect them.”

“These items are not only illegal; they pose serious risks to people's health. Fake and unlicensed medicines may contain the wrong ingredients, incorrect doses, or dangerous contaminants, and are often sold without instructions, safeguards, or any clinical oversight.”

“Liverpool is proud to be contributing to the national conversation on public health. Being recognised again for how we present and communicate our Annual Report is particularly important. It reflects our commitment to making public health meaningful, transparent and accessible to everyone.”

“Screens are now an unavoidable part of everyday life, but the evidence is clear that balance matters. Long periods of screen use can displace activities that are critical for healthy development, such as sleep, physical activity, play and face‑to‑face interaction.”

“The trouble is, sometimes the world around us has been designed by men and therefore doesn't adequately take into account the needs of women.”

“We know the data and we know the challenges. What makes today different is the focus on delivery. By bringing together lived experience, community leadership and system decision‑makers, we are creating the conditions for real progress. This is about working differently, and better, for women in Liverpool.”

“Over the past year, we have not just improved services; we have reshaped how public health works for our city. These are services that thousands of residents rely on every day, and we have made them stronger, more accessible, and more connected than ever before.”

“We're proud to support screening directly into our communities, making it easier for residents to get the care they need. The Living Well van is a vital tool in raising awareness, removing barriers, and improving access to screening.”

“This is an emerging and complex issue, unlike other substances where established pathways and responses already exist, ketamine presents unique challenges: its patterns of use, associated physical harms, and rapid escalation differ significantly from traditional drug profiles.”