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How Drug Talk Support Empowers Communities Across Wirral
New service from Wirral Multicultural Organisation supporting BAME communities with support and resources When someone is struggling with drugs, alcohol, or related mental health challenges, knowing where to turn can feel overwhelming. Drug Talk ( https://drugtalk.co.uk/support ) exists to change that. Designed as a clear, culturally aware, and truly accessible support hub, the website connects individuals, families, and communities across Wirral with services that can make
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Support offer for Social Care Providers from the Digital Care Hub
Expanding data security support to non-registered care providers Better Security Better Care is a national and local support programme which helps adult social care providers to store and share information safely. The programme covers paper and digital records and focuses on helping care providers to complete the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) an annual online self-assessment. Currently, this offer of support is only available to care and support providers who ar
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Feb 91 min read


Accessing BIP: Your Gateway to Population Health Insights and BI Tools
Sign up to the NHS Cheshire & Merseyside Business Intelligence Portal (BIP) What is BIP? This is the central online platform through which staff and partners access can population health dashboards, performance analytics, and Business Intelligence reports created by the Integrated Care System. It is a repository of data that can support you with decision making, planning, and health inequalities work as well as support your local knowledge and experience with intelligence fo
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Feb 91 min read


Youth Matters - What's this mean for Wirral?
What Youth Matters means for local youth services and the voluntary sector Youth Matters is the first national youth strategy in England in more than 20 years. The strategy is built around three radical shifts: From national to local — decisions and delivery are meant to be made as close as possible to communities; funding will flow more strategically to local areas. GOV.UK - From National to Local From fragmented to collaborative — greater coordination across government d
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Dec 15, 20257 min read


Celebrations at Voluntary Sector North West Conference and AGM 2025
Andy Churchill receiving his award The team from Wirral CVS attended the VSNW Conference and AGM 2025, which was titled "From Uncertainty to Strength: Building Capacity & Resilience in Our Sector" on the 27th November and had a wonderful time. Voluntary Sector North West is a key infrastructure organisation that supports and advocates for charities, community groups and social enterprises across the North West. Debra Alcock Tyler, CEO of Directory of Social Change and Greater
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Dec 2, 20252 min read


Weapons Down Wirral: Building Strength, Safety and Community
Transforming a Nightclub into a Community Beacon for Change Weapons Down Wirral CIC has taken a bold step toward creating a safer, stronger community by opening its permanent home in Birkenhead. The former Stairways Nightclub has been transformed into Argyle Community Fitness , a modern space that is far more than just a gym. It’s a welcoming hub where people can find discipline, purpose and hope for a brighter future. Breaking Cycles & Creating Change At the heart of Weapon
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Nov 27, 20252 min read


Visiting The Friends of Flaybrick Memorial Gardens
Talking to the volunteers of the organisation and learning more about their work Recently we got the exciting opportunity to visit...
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Oct 6, 20253 min read


25 Years of Role On
Supporting former carers to rebuild connections, find purpose and enjoy life beyond their caring role Who are Role On? Role on is a...
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Aug 19, 20255 min read


Birkenhead Central Library is about to GET LOUD
Get It Loud In Libraries Academy is coming to Birkenhead Central Library to deliver a series of creative workshops to young people (Ages...
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Aug 11, 20252 min read


Community of Practice Round-up (16th July 2025)
A summary of all the speakers from this week's COP, with external links included Colin Orr – Kings Church Wirral Colin began by thanking...
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Jul 24, 20257 min read


Feeding back from the recent LCR Digital Inclusion Network meeting
On Friday, I attended the Liverpool City Region Digital Inclusion Network at Mann Island focused on all aspects of Digital Inclusion....
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Jul 7, 20251 min read


Free resources and training in honour of Small Charities Week (23rd - 27th June)
Small Charity Week is a campaign that amplifies and supports the amazing work of small charities across the UK Small Charity Week (24–28...
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Jun 23, 20253 min read


Water Street Incident: Community Wellbeing Toolkits and Resources
Following on from the incident on 26th May last week, Dave Bradburn, Director of Public Health in Wirral has sought to share information...

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Jun 3, 20251 min read


Water Street Incident: Donate to the Liverpool Spirit Appeal
A new emergency fund, the Liverpool Spirit Appeal, has been launched today to support those injured in the tragic incident at the...

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May 29, 20252 min read


Resources available for those affected by the Water Street incident
Aftermath Support are a registered charity providing support for all those involved in a road traffic collision. If you saw the incident...

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May 28, 20251 min read


Beyond Innovation Event: Tacking Child Poverty in Liverpool City Region
Join the VS6 partnership’s next Beyond Innovation event: Tackling Child Poverty in Liverpool City Region With 100,300 children in...

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Apr 9, 20251 min read


Public Service Reform: Improving public services in partnership in Liverpool City Region
The VS6 Partnership is excited to invite representatives from the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in...

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Apr 9, 20252 min read


Free office furniture available to collect for Sector organisations
Involve Northwest’s Reachout office in Birkenhead has a selection of office furniture for free and would like to offer and donate all the...

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Mar 17, 20251 min read


Loan Shark Awareness and Resources
Stop Loan Sharks have resources in 20 different languages to support non-native speakers who are targeted by loan sharks Stop Loan Sharks...

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Sep 19, 20242 min read


Community of Practice Round-up (July 11th 2024)
alt text: An image of the participants present at the COP Meeting. This week, we were situated in the Gateway Church just off Woodchurch...
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Jul 12, 20245 min read
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