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Improving public health

Women's health in Liverpool

Learn about the factors affecting women's health and the actions to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.

Women's health is fundamental to the wellbeing of families, communities and the city as a whole. When women are healthy, they can thrive, support others and participate fully in work and society.

The Liverpool Women's Health Report highlights the challenges facing women and girls and sets out opportunities for improving health outcomes. 

Why women's health matters

Women's health includes mental health and wellbeing, reproductive health, healthy ageing, long-term conditions and access to healthcare. Factors such as poverty, caring responsibilities, violence against women and mental health can have a huge impact on health. 

Women's health in Liverpool

While many women in Liverpool enjoy good health, inequalities remain. Women experience poor health around 10 years earlier than women nationally. Those living in the most deprived areas are more likely to face poorer physical and mental health, financial insecurity and barriers to healthcare.

What Liverpool is doing

Liverpool and its partners are working to improve women's health through:

  • Women's Health Hubs that provide sexual and reproductive care
  • Family Hubs that offer pregnancy, early years and parenting support
  • trauma-informed care for women affected by violence and abuse
  • community-based support for women facing barriers to accessing care

Our vision

We want Liverpool to be a city where every woman and girl can achieve the best possible health throughout her life. This includes reducing health inequalities, improving access to care and ensuring women feel listened to, respected and supported.

Where to get support and advice