Have you ever thought about using your home and your time to help someone live more independently? Shared Lives is a council-run, CQC regulated service in Wirral that matches carers with adults who need a bit of support
More people in Wirral are getting quicker help and support to stay healthy and independent, as adult social care services continue to improve and respond to the needs of local residents.
Wirral Council and the NHS are working together to help more people stay independent at home and leave hospital sooner, with new plans set to build on progress already being made across local health and care services.
More people in Wirral are getting the help they need to recover from drug and alcohol problems, with record numbers in treatment, more people rebuilding their lives, and more lives being saved – Councillors are set to be told.
Residents across Wirral are being encouraged to make sure they and their families are protected against measles by checking their vaccinations are up to date. There has been a rise in measles cases across the UK, in North Merseyside, and more recently in Wirral.
Residents across Wirral came together to learn more about dementia, show support for those affected, and take simple steps to make everyday life easier for thousands of local residents.
More than 430 additional children and adults have taken up swimming lessons across Wirral in the past year, thanks to a successful new approach to recruiting and training swimming teachers.
As part of Dementia Action Week, a tour bus will be visiting Birkenhead on Tuesday 19 May, giving residents the chance to better understand what everyday life can be like for someone living with dementia.
This is Mandy’s story of how discovering group exercise helped her rebuild strength, confidence and community - and how staying active became a vital part of her journey through loss, recovery and new beginnings.
Wirral Council’s commitment to improving opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is once again in action as a new group of interns begins their journey at Wirral’s innovative mini-Premier Inn training academy.
Residents in Wirral are advised by the borough’s Public Health team of the symptoms of meningitis and what they should do if they are concerned they have the infection following the recent outbreak in Kent.
