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On 1 July, Sefton Partnership was formally established for the borough, as one of nine local area partnerships within the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. These partnerships will lead on shaping health and care in their areas, and for Sefton means a continuation of long standing work to bring health and care closer together, to improve and shape services around the needs of local people.

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded Level 1 of the Social Value Quality Mark®. Endorsed by health leaders across the Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership, The Social Value Quality Mark is a recognised external accreditation of values-led organisations and seeks to cultivate and validate the highest standards of excellence.... Read more »

For Refugee Week 2022 we are sharing more information about the support and services available from VCF sector organisations in Sefton. Sefton Ukraine Welcome Appeal Supporting Ukrainian individuals and families arriving in the borough of Sefton. To support Ukrainian guests and their sponsors, two Ukraine Welcome Centres have been set up in the borough. South... Read more »

In 2020, the VS6 Partnership published the Liverpool City Region VCFSE Manifesto for 2020-2024, developed in partnership with the VCFSE sector, which outlines the vision and strategic aims for the sector over 4 years. One of the key areas of work within the manifesto that VS6 partners have been working on delivering is to establish... Read more »

Volunteers are the lifeblood of many charitable organisations who could not function without them. Last Wednesday, 1 June, Volunteer Centre Sefton ran a Volunteer Celebration Event to honour the vital work that volunteers do throughout the borough. Over 26 organisations and their volunteers were able to attend the event at Bootle Cricket Club. Volunteers received... Read more »

NHS and council leaders in Sefton are advising residents to keep cool this summer, by planning ahead and taking precautions to ‘beat the heat’ while enjoying the sunshine. With warmer weather forecast across the UK, healthcare professionals are reminding everyone to be aware of the risks of hot weather and to take extra care of themselves and others.

The LCR CA has arranged three workshops focused on the three priorities within the UK-SPF Investment Plan. These workshops are open to all and a chance to find out more and help shape the UK-SPF Investment Plan for a strong VCFSE sector.

As part of their commitment to putting communities first, The National Lottery Community Fund is renewing their UK-wide strategy – and they want you to get involved.

Sefton In Mind are running a yearlong promotional campaign to raise awareness of the fantastic services we have in Sefton that provide support to people who are struggling with their mental health.

The Learning and Development Safeguarding Adults sub-group reviewing the current training provision, delivery, and flexibility of delivery styles across each partner organisation. Complete the audit…

A scheme which honours Sefton residents who make a difference to life in their local communities has honoured its latest recipients at its first event since Covid-19 lockdowns Citizens 4 Good aims to highlight the good deeds, kindness and support that local people provide to other members of their local community

Two Sefton charities, who provide support for Ukrainian families arriving in the area, have been boosted by generous donations from the Crosby and District Lions. Sefton 4 Good’s Sefton Ukraine Welcome Appeal and Crosby Methodist Circuit’s Ukraine Welcome Centre have both received £245 from the club.