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.

Back at the beginning of October, Wirral’s first SEND Preparation for Adulthood Festival took place at the Floral Pavillion. More than 500 local people came along to find out about the support available for families and SEND young people across Wirral!

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

Residents can visit a thought-provoking art exhibition raising awareness of domestic abuse and gendered violence at the Williamson Art Gallery.

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.