Healthwatch Wirral Young Carers’ Voice Focus Group
Earlier this year, Healthwatch Wirral met with a group of young carers who are supported by Action with Young Carers Wirral at Barnardo’s. Young Carers have a unique viewpoint and we are very grateful to all who attended for sharing their experiences with us. Key...
Bridge Virtual Forum (Third Sector and PPGs) Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th March 2021
The purpose of BRIDGE is to give updates and share regular information about Wirral Health & Social Care services, giving a voice to all sectors. A place that is shared with Community, Health & Social Care representatives. BRIDGE offers a unique opportunity to...
Wirral Health and Care leaders appeal to those most at risk of coronavirus to come forward for their vaccine
Health and Care leaders in Wirral are appealing to those people most at risk of coronavirus to come forward and receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. We have made tremendous progress in vaccinating people in the main priority...
WEB Merseyside shortlisted to final 3 in National Crimebeat Awards
Local organisation WEB Merseyside has made it into the final three for the National Crimebeat Awards. Lauren Leman, Deputy Centre Manager, discusses what this means for WEB and the services they offer below. My name is Lauren Leman I am deputy Centre manager at the...
‘We all need to do our part to bring the country and life back to normal’ – Rustie Lee
Rustie Lee talks about having her vaccination even though she is a ‘big baby’ when it comes to injections TV personality, chef, actress and singer Rustie Lee has teamed up with Age UK Wirral to highlight the importance of the covid-19 vaccination for older people,...
Great news! Wirral Mencap COVID Vaccine Update
All people with a learning disability are now being invited for their COVID vaccine. People with a learning disability are now included as part of priority group 6. Unpaid carers, like family carers, are in group 6 too. Carers should be known to their GP, the local...
Bridging Resources Information and Direction for Everyone (BRIDGE) Forum 24th/25th February 2021 Snapshot
‘Foundations of Quality Improvement should always have what patients tell us about their treatment and care, at the heart of everything as a system we plan and do. We must be able to evidence that all actions and decisions made come back to this, making certain that...
Experts By Experience Leaders wanted for Wirral- Community Mental Health Transformation Programme
Expert by experience role description Rethink Mental Illness are undertaking some work locally to support Community Mental Health Transformation on Wirral and in Cheshire. They have been commissioned by CWP to identify people to support in transforming MH services....
Census 2021 ON the Wirral – Update Wirral Census is coming! It’s all about us!
Local update 18th March (Original Article Below) Due to the huge amount of calls, calling the national help number 0800 141 2021 is meaning long waits and sometimes getting cut off, unfortunately. However, the local authority census support centres are now providing...
Visual awareness campaign- developed by Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and the RNIBPlease give me space – protect yourself and others
The ‘Please give me space’ visual awareness campaign has been developed by Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and the RNIB, in response to COVID-19 and the need to social distance. Research conducted by the RNIB with a range of disability groups revealed that many people...