Over 200 Sefton homes to get improved isulation thanks to Council secured funding

PEOPLE on low incomes living in over 200 poorly insulated Sefton homes will benefit from the Council securing almost ₤2 million of Government funding. At its Annual meeting today, Sefton Council gave the go ahead for the scheme, which will see 215 homes retrofitted with improved insulation. This will have the effect of reducing fuel costs to keep these homes warm during cold weather and cool during heat waves. The ₤1.9 million Green Homes Grant Local Delivery Scheme funding has come from The Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) as part of the Government�s post Covid19 response. At its meeting today, Sefton Council formally accepted the funding as well as approving procurement for the work.

Sefton Council Leader, Cllr Ian Maher, said:- "By securing this funding, we can help reduce fuel bills for these low income residents while at the same time improving their homes, reducing local carbon emissions, supporting local jobs and enhancing the communities where these homes are located."

Sefton Council�s Retrofit Section, which is part of its Energy and Environmental Management Team, will manage the scheme�s delivery. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will be the accountable body for the grant funding.

Cllr Maher added:- "We have identified properties in the Netherton, Litherland and Bootle areas to benefit from this work. They were all constructed in ways that make them hard to insulate without the substantial investment that this funding makes possible. Through our Invest Sefton service we will utilise local contractors where possible and the scheme will to contribute to our Regional carbon reduction commitments and Climate Emergency Strategy."

The grant funding conditions mean the insulation programme must be complete by the 31 December 2021. Contractors will be required to be Trustmark Accredited. The Council will explore more, similar funding opportunities to upgrade Sefton homes when they become available later in 2021. The agenda for this meeting can be found here:- https://modgov.Sefton.Gov.UK/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=143&MId=10049.

Merseyside businesses urged to apply for NHS recognition awards as top speaker is announced

THE organisers of a prestigious awards event to honour suppliers who have helped the NHS deliver great patient care have secured senior NHS leader Sir James Mackey as keynote speaker. The NHS in the North Excellence in Supply Awards are hosted by the NHS Northern Customer Board and the Innovation Agency. They are sponsored by the Innovation Agency, Health Innovation Manchester, Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network and the Academic Health Science Network North East and North Cumbria.

As well as chief executive of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Sir James is Chair of the NHS Customer Board for Procurement and Supply and said:- "I�m delighted to be part of this event to help recognise and celebrate the important role of procurement across the heath and care sector during the difficult times we�ve experienced in the last year. The pandemic has impacted us all in different ways; placing even more importance on a resilient, effective and efficient NHS supply chain. In fact these relationships have never been more important as NHS systems start to focus on supporting economic recovery by thinking more carefully about where products are produced or procured from. By working together we will continue learning and helping understanding of the wider value that supply chains play in the health system. This will be a fantastic opportunity to recognise some of the best initiatives of the past year and learn more about how we can all work together more effectively."

Dr Phil Jennings, Chief Executive of the Innovation Agency, said:- "To be able to attract someone of Jim�s calibre to speak at the NHS in the North Excellence in Supply Awards is an indication of just how important this event is. Patients and staff benefit from collaborations that are also good news for the northern economy. We�re looking forward to a great event where we can recognise a number of successful developments and, in Sir James, hear from someone who knows the NHS and this part of the world intimately."

Categories in 2021 are:-

► Innovation Award - to recognise a company where innovation has been used to improve a product, process or service to transform or enhance patient care and improved efficiency within northern NHS trusts.

► Patient Experience Award - whether based in a hospital or the community, recognition for a supplier who has provided goods or services that have enhanced the patient experience.

► Small Business Award - to mark a small or medium sized enterprise that has successfully developed a product while also making a significant contribution to the trusts they supply.

► Support Services Award - an award aimed at companies whose work provides support to the NHS to help maintain the quality of service.

► Sustainable Development Award - recognising initiatives that have been developed to minimise the impact on the environment. This could include:- reduced carbon emissions, packaging or energy.

► NHS Procurement Outstanding Contribution - an opportunity for Heads of Procurement to nominate an individual from their team who displays ongoing and exceptional growth in contribution to their organisation.

► NHS Champion in Support of Procurement - an opportunity to nominate a team or individual who has gone the extra mile to work collaboratively with procurement departments.

► NHS Procurement Transformation Award - recognition of a procurement team who have introduced a new innovation project into their trust, resulting in significantly improved patient outcomes and supplier relationships.

The winners of this year�s three NHS categories will go forward to the Health Care Supplies Association awards event in November 2021. The closing date for nominations is 4 June 2021. Judging will take place over the summer with the winners announced at a virtual event to be held on Thursday, 16 September 2021. For more information and to enter:- https://www.innovationagencynwc.NHS.UK/excellence-in-supply-awards-2021.

THE total number of UK Coronavirus (Covid19) infections that have been laboratory confirmed, within the UK, has risen by:- 2,874 cases and the total number now stand at:- 4,455,221 that includes tests carried out by commercial partners which are not included in the 4 National totals.

The total number of Covid19 associated UK fatalities added to the total, was sadly reported to be:- 7 within 28 days of positive test, according to the Department of Health. The total number of deaths of people who have had a positive test result confirmed by a Public Health or NHS laboratory is:- 127,701, within 28 days of positive test. Deaths with Covid19 on the death certificate:- 151,904.

The number of Covid19 patients currently in UK Hospitals:- 894. The current number of Covid19 patients currently in mechanical ventilation beds in UK Hospitals:- 122 Daily number of Covid19 patients admitted to UK Hospitals:- 77.

In England, there are a total of:- 3,890,081 confirmed cases. North West - total of:- 614,017 confirmed cases.

The number of laboratory confirmed cases within the Liverpool City Region are as follows:-

Area and number of confirmed cases:- Risen by:-
Liverpool City Region

Nation Lockdown

National UK Restrictions

► Liverpool, 48,601 confirmed cases.
6

► Halton, 11,998 confirmed cases. 0

► Knowsley, 17,417 confirmed cases. 8

► Sefton, 24,205 confirmed cases. 8

► St. Helens, 17,128 confirmed cases. 5

► Wirral, 24,332 confirmed cases.
1

Colour Key:- 0 1 to 10 11 to 20 21 to 30 31 to 40 41 to 50 51 to 100 100 to 199 200 & over

Daily reported Covid19 deaths are now measured across the UK as deaths that occurred within 28 days of the 1st laboratory confirmed positive Covid19 test. Daily and cumulative numbers of Covid19 patients admitted to Hospital. Data are not updated every day by all 4 nations and the figures are not comparable as Wales include suspected Covid19 patients while the other nations include only confirmed cases.

Total UK people who have received Vaccination

1st Dose 2nd Dose

37,250,363

21,239,471

Jab Stats correct as of:- 19 May 2021

The Vaccination programme began on 8 December 2020 with people receiving the Vaccine developed by Pfizer / BioNTech, and people began receiving the Oxford University / AstraZeneca Vaccine from 4 January 2021. Both Vaccine s are given as 2 doses, at lEast 21 days apart, for a full Vaccination course.

Over 200 Sefton homes to get improved isulation thanks to Council secured funding

Merseyside businesses urged to apply for NHS recognition awards as top speaker is announced

Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region