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Have your say for a chance of winning £100, Complete the Cheshire & Merseyside State of the Sector survey!

The Cheshire & Merseyside VCFSE sector survey is a collaboration with the VS6 Partnership, Cheshire and Warrington Infrastructure Partnership (CWIP) and Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW). If you are a voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise organisation operating in Cheshire and Merseyside we invite you to be part of this exciting research project!
by Richard 21/04/2023

Test of Government’s new, national Emergency Alerts system at 3pm on Sunday 23 April 2023

At 3pm on Sunday 23rd April there will be a test of the Government’s new, national Emergency Alerts system set up to warn people across the UK if there’s a danger to life nearby.
by Richard 20/04/2023

Sefton residents being urged to apply to Open Access Household Support Fund

Sefton residents struggling to afford energy, food and water bills are being urged to apply to the Open Access Household Support Fund.
by Richard 19/04/2023

More chances to get a free health check and COVID-19 vaccine

The ‘Living Well’ bus service is returning to Sefton this month to offer residents a free health check and the opportunity to catch up on first and second COVID-19 vaccines, as well as third primary doses for those who are immunosuppressed.
by Richard 17/04/2023

‘Review culture’ is on the rise, yet only one in ten feedback on health services. 

As Healthwatch Sefton celebrates 10 years this year, it appeals for more people to feedback on NHS and Social Care services care and how increases in the cost of living affects how they access healthcare in Sefton. People are nearly four times more likely to share their thoughts on a dinner out or takeaway than... Read more »
by Richard 31/03/2023

Macmillan Centre invites people to their next health and wellbeing event and to join them for parkrun

Southport Macmillan Centre is inviting those affected by cancer to its next Health and Wellbeing event and also encouraging people to join in on the monthly 5k parkrun with the team. Health and Wellbeing event The centre, based on Mornington Road in Southport is holding its next free Health and Wellbeing event in Southport College... Read more »
by Richard 30/03/2023

Health services reminders for forthcoming Easter Bank Holiday weekend and industrial action

With the Easter Bank Holiday weekend – Friday 7 to Monday 10 April – fast approaching, people are being reminded to make sure they’ve got enough prescription medication left. It can take a couple of days for a repeat prescription to come through and you don’t want to run out.
by Richard 29/03/2023

Sefton communities invited to hold street parties in honour of King Charles III’s Coronation

Community spirited Sefton residents thinking of hosting a street party for the Coronation of King Charles III are being asked to contact the Council as soon as possible.
by Richard 24/03/2023

Become a Community Champion and Help Tackle Social Isolation in Your Local Area

Our Community Connectors are looking for community-minded volunteers to join them. 
by Richard 22/03/2023

Help shape the Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership Strategy

Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership has today launched a survey to seek the views of our partners, people, and communities on the priorities within their interim strategy.
by Richard 16/03/2023

Safer Streets Merseyside Campaign

A campaign to increase women’s safety, particularly around the transport network, is being rolled out across the whole of Merseyside. Following on from the success of the first phase of the project in Liverpool city centre last year, the Safer Streets campaign is now being expanded to increase efforts to tackle Violence against Women and... Read more »
by Richard 02/03/2023

£165,000 fund launched to help community groups reduce, reuse and recycle

A share of £165,000 is up for grabs to help community groups make the Liverpool City Region a cleaner and greener place. The funding – made available via the Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority and Veolia Community Fund 2023/24 – is for community and voluntary groups, schools and not-for-profit organisations, who can reduce household waste,... Read more »
by Richard 01/03/2023