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.
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.
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.
Families who rely on short breaks at Tollemache Road can be reassured that the service will continue over the next year, providing stability and peace of mind for adults with learning disabilities and autism, and the carers who support them.
Wirral’s Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee will meet next week to examine proposals to create a new Corporate Carer Working Group aimed at strengthening how the council supports adults with care and support needs across the borough.
Wirral residents are being invited to have their say on the future of Adult Day Services as the Council launches a public consultation on how support is delivered across the borough.
Wirral Council's Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee met this week and made some major decisions. Here’s a breakdown of all those and details of the next steps.
Some council areas will shut down, with others offering limited opening hours over the festive period meaning that some services will be unavailable at that time.
