Natalie, a newly qualified social worker, talks about the Step Up to Social Work programme.

Extra care housing schemes allow residents, who meet the eligibility criteria, to remain independent for as long as possible with individually assessed care and support on-site.

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work.

Families across Wirral are set to benefit from an additional year of support as the government confirms a funding extension for the Families First for Children (FFC) Pathfinder.

Successful applicants will gain hands-on experience in a real-life social work role through placements across Cheshire and Merseyside.

The AbleMe team can offer information and advice to families, alongside help with personal care, taking medication and more.

The committee met at Wallasey Town Hall on Tuesday 21 January 2025.

The report, published Wednesday 22 January, follows the CQC’s inspection in September 2024.

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have informed Wirral Council they will be carrying out an inspection of the services on Wirral that support children and young people with SEND.

We all know that viruses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) spread more easily in winter, especially as we are all spending more time indoors.

Hundreds of local children and young people can look forward to opening a gift on Christmas morning thanks to the generosity of residents, community groups and organisations from across the borough.

A round-up of opening times and contact details for key council services over the festive period.