News bulletin: Olivia Pratt-Korbel honoured in Parliament, heroin use in Wirral

Olivia Pratt-Korbel honoured in Parliament, young people’s drug use in Wirral, Ambulance Service issue advice
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🚨 Olivia Pratt-Korbel has been honoured in Parliament on what would have been her 10th birthday. Earlier this week, her mum Cheryl said she hoped to transform into Olivia's memorial garden in Dovecot. One of those who has supported the campaign is Labour MP for West Derby, Ian Byrne, who laid a motion in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon to honour Olivia's memory.

💉 Experts have warned Wirral is seeing signs of more young people using heroin. The comments were made during a Wirral Council health and social care meeting. Statistics show 205 hospital admissions for drug-related issues for those aged 15 to 24 between 2018 and 2021.

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☀️As long periods of warm sunshine are expected to stay, North West Ambulance Service is asking everyone to take extra care to enjoy the hot weather safely and to use services wisely during the junior doctors strike. As the temperatures rise, so do the number of 999 calls the ambulance service receives, with Monday seeing a 30% increase compared to the same day last year. The public is reminded to dial only in case of a life-threatening or potentially life-threatening emergency.

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