Shared Lives, a council-run service, matches carers with people who need support.

Extra care housing schemes allow eligible residents to remain independent for as long as possible.

Foster carers, teachers and social workers and others involved with helping young people within - or who have just left the care system - were thanked by those they have helped by at a special awards event.

The new service can support with personal care, household tasks, taking medication and more.

During Shared Lives Week, which runs from 24-28 June, the council is seeking more people from all walks of life to become carers.

We spoke to WIRED's CEO about carer support in Wirral.

Pictures from a recent site visit show the facility, due to open this year, coming together.

An extra-care housing development, offering independent living accommodation with support on hand, for over 55s has been officially opened.

Christmas is the merriest time of year for lots of people, but it can be the loneliest and most difficult for others.

Bags of Christmas gifts are on their way to children and young people in Wirral, thanks to the generosity of residents and organisations from across the borough.

Carers of all ages and backgrounds in the borough should have access to the right support at the right time.