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Household and Non-Domestic Energy Support Schemes – Update 17 October 2022
Following announcements by Chancellor of the Exchequer today (17 October 2022) this is an update briefing to the Energy Support Schemes, provided by NAVCA.
Equal Voice Network Sefton
The Equal Voice Network held its first face to face meetings since the lockdown with attendance from organisations representing many diverse communities working with vulnerable communities including asylum seeker and refugee support and the Ukrainian community.
Change Grow Live – Sefton Open Days in Southport and Bootle
Change Grow Live are holding two Open Day events at their Southport and Bootle sites in the coming weeks. Whether you're a local organisation or an individual, everyone is welcome to visit and find out more about Change Grow Live.
Equality Panels with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is looking for equality champions to help the region’s political leaders and policymakers tackle the discrimination and disadvantage that cause injustice and inequality in society.
Helping Digital Inclusion: Free Mobile Data from The National Databank
The National Databank is giving free mobile data to people who can’t afford their internet connection. This is particularly important as more people fall into data poverty and need to stay connected.
David’s Story: How the Crisis Cafe helped change my life – former homeless Southport resident becomes mental health volunteer
Sefton resident David, formerly street homeless and struggling with his mental health, shares his story this World Mental Health Day (10 October) to encourage others to reach out and get support.
Keep Warm, Keep Well Events with Sefton Opera & the Affordable Warmth Team
Sefton Opera and Sefton Council’s Affordable Warmth Team will be hosting a second of two events in North Sefton this month.
The Keep Warm, Keep Well events for over 50’s will provide the opportunity for Sefton residents to learn more about the support available in the borough to help them stay warm and healthy this winter.
Southport African Caribbean Heritage Association – Black History Month 2022
SACHA – Southport African Heritage Association, as part of Black History Month, are holding an all expenses paid trip to International Slavery Museum and L8 Caribbean Centre in Liverpool on Saturday 1 October 2022 from 11am.
THE NHS IS HERE FOR YOU THIS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY
Monday 19 September has been designated a bank holiday following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, meaning some healthcare services such as GP practices will close and pharmacies may change their opening hours.
NHS professionals in Sefton are sharing information on how to access healthcare support and plan ahead for the bank holiday.
Official Statement: Her Majesty The Queen 1926-2022
In Memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Official statements from Sefton CVS and Sefton Council including information on Books of condolence and floral tributes.
All aboard for Free Health Checks on the Living Well Bus
The ‘Living Well’ bus returns to Sefton this week, parking up outside Bootle Strand Shopping Centre on Friday 9 September to offer free holistic health checks and first, second or booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sefton Council to launch 30 Days of Sefton in Mind
On World Suicide Prevention Day Sefton Council is launching this year’s 30 Days of Sefton in Mind campaign. Now in its sixth year, 30 Days of Sefton in Mind happens during the 30 days that fall between World Suicide Prevention Day on Saturday 10 September and World Mental Health Day on Monday 10 October.