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Latest round of Sefton Crowd funding campaign launched

Sefton Council has launched a new funding round as part of its digital crowdfunding initiative Sefton Crowd to support community-led ideas that will help Sefton become more vibrant, resilient, and connected.
by Richard 18/01/2023

Volunteer with Healthwatch Sefton

Your health and social care champion, Healthwatch Sefton, are looking for local residents who would like to volunteer their time to support them! They are looking for volunteers to work with and encourage local residents and community groups/organisations to share their patient stories, experiences and journeys.
by Richard 17/01/2023

Ørsted’s Burbo Bank Extension Community Fund ‘Inspired by Green’ with latest round of grants awarded to several Sefton Groups

Ørsted fund has now awarded over £1.6million to community projects around Liverpool Bay. A total of 178 projects have now been awarded funding. A total of 178 projects have now been awarded funding.
by Richard 16/01/2023

Social Prescribing Service ‘massive help’ to young Southport man experiencing anxiety and depression

Southport resident Danny, aged 26, was experiencing anxiety and depression when he found the NHS social prescribing service in Sefton. He shares his story and encourages others to reach out and use the service if they need help.
by Richard 16/01/2023

Online Briefing Workshop – UK-SPF Digital Connectivity in Community Facilities Grants Programme

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s (LCR CA’s) local investment plan for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme - the UK’s successor to EU Structural funds - has now been signed off by central Government.  
by Richard 12/01/2023

Sefton CVS Training Offer

We are delighted to announce that Sefton CVS has a new training package on offer to the VCF sector in Sefton. The offer contains a package of 25 high quality online training programmes for the exceptional value of £15pp to those VCF sector organisations based in Sefton.
by Richard 11/01/2023

Get 2023 off to the best start with a free health check and COVID-19 jab on the ‘Living Well’ bus

The ‘Living Well’ bus will return to Asda Bootle on Wednesday 11 January to offer Sefton residents all COVID-19 vaccines, including first, second, booster and seasonal (autumn booster) and free health checks.
by Richard 10/01/2023

New online map of Digital Inclusion services available across the Liverpool City Region – Now live!

For the first time, a comprehensive map of the places people can go to ‘get online’, or access digital skills training has been published by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
by Richard 03/01/2023

Getting healthcare help over the festive period

The NHS in Sefton is reminding you that they are still here for you over the upcoming Christmas and new year bank holidays, and sharing advice for planning ahead and getting healthcare help over the holidays.
by Richard 20/12/2022

NHS urges parents of secondary school-aged children to take up the school flu vaccine offer in Sefton, amid rising cases

Flu vaccinations for secondary school students in Sefton has started this month with school vaccination teams already bringing the vaccine out to pupils in schools to ensure they are protected this winter.
by Richard 19/12/2022

Sefton Council meal vouchers for eligible Sefton families over Christmas & New Year break

Over the Christmas and New Year break, Sefton Council will be supporting more than 9,000 local families by providing them with meal vouchers, worth £15 per child per week.
by Richard 16/12/2022

Third Sector Trends Report: Looming workforce challenges facing the Third Sector

Third Sector Trends has been surveying the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector every three years since 2010.
by Richard 15/12/2022