Our Health Protection service helps keep people in Wirral safe and healthy. Here’s what we do:
- be ready to act quickly if there is an outbreak, to protect lives and help those most at risk
- stop illnesses from spreading by giving advice and support to schools, care homes, and the community
- encourage healthy habits to keep people well across many public health projects
- plan ahead for emergencies like bad weather or environmental problems, so Wirral is prepared
- work together with other teams as one point of contact for organisations, businesses, and communities
- follow clear rules and review them often so we can adapt when things change
This team approach gives Wirral extra support to deal with health challenges.
How we work:
- spot problems early and respond quickly to infections
- give advice and guidance to help schools, care homes, and other places stay safe
- work with partners like:
- UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
- Adult Social Care
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
- Environmental Health
- Education
- Housing
- Health and Safety
For more information, email healthprotectionservice@wirral.gov.uk