A supplier to the NHS has advised us of a global shortage of some blood bottles used for taking blood tests.
Blood tests – information for patients

A supplier to the NHS has advised us of a global shortage of some blood bottles used for taking blood tests.
The local NHS is reminding people that they can still access urgent care over the Bank Holiday weekend at any time – including on Bank Holiday Monday (30 August 2021) when GP practices will be closed.
Health experts locally are urging parents and carers to be aware of the signs of respiratory illnesses in children with cases higher than usual for this time of year and further increases expected over the winter months.
The local NHS is encouraging anyone who lives in Liverpool to visit one of our NHS walk-in centres for advice and treatment for minor injuries and illnesses.