WELCOME

This is the first summer in two years with no restrictions on who or where we meet. We met some incredible people while putting together this issue. They, like the rest of us, have needed resilience and inner strength to get through tough times. A trip to a boxing club in St Helens introduced us to a group of men who connect with their minds rather than their fists (page 10). We met a victim of cuckooing – where criminals move into someone’s home and take over their life (page 4).

Find out why nurse Yohan thinks Mersey Care is ‘the place to be’. Page 35.

These and other stories are heart warming and show how with help it’s possible to come through the storm and into the sunshine.

We have needed resilience and inner strength to get through tough times.

The NHS was applauded through the pandemic and this issue shines a light on those with an unstinting passion for helping people live their lives to the full. We discover that it’s never too late to change direction. We meet the district nurse who first put on her uniform at 52!

Summer means al fresco living. Our guide to home festivals and cool picnics includes healthy recipes from dietitians so you can enjoy and not worry about the consequences! Whatever your plans, enjoy summer,

The MC Magazine Team.