Supporting people

Over 60s are invited to attend a free road safety event to help them feel more confident and safe on the roads.

THE Building Attachment and Bonds Service (BABS), in Knowsley, invited past and present service users to come together and share experiences of improving their parent-infant mental health.

A series of free, special events providing mum’s in Knowsley with expert advice on breastfeeding is taking place throughout the month of June.

Have you thought about learning a new skill? It’s the perfect time to, now that Festival of Learning Week is coming up. Find out what you could do.

Knowsley Council has confirmed that it will explore a range of options for the future delivery of specialist services for adults in the borough.

Carers Week takes place from 11 to 17 June 2018 and aims to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

Knowsley Council has launched a new service to support residents to remain in their own homes or return home from hospital without delay.

Make sure you don’t fall victim by a scam – read these top tips and be ahead of the game.

A new app for Knowsley parents or carers of children up to the age of five is now available to download. The app provides you with the information to decide when your child needs medical treatment or if self-care is more appropriate.

Receive free support and advice on losing weight, and improving your health and wellbeing, with the Changes weight management programme.

If you’ve got problems bothering you, remember to take control and speak to someone about it. There’s plenty of people willing to listen – find out who you can turn to.

Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) is offering new adoption support services for adopted adults and birth families.

The Greystone Footbridge turned blue recently to show support for ME Awareness Week.

These are some of the top tips shared during Mental Health Awareness Week 2018, to help you combat stress.

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network supports families with a child with a neurodevelopmental condition pre, during and post diagnosis.

Find out how you can receive free, impartial, independent and confidential advice from advisors at Citizens Advice in Halewood.

You can now visit the brand new website that brings safeguarding agencies across Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral together.

The updated Outreach for Our People booklet includes a range of useful information across five areas – Health and Social Care, Community Safety, Homelife, Leisure and Social Activities, and Finance. You can view the booklet online now.

A new adoption agency covering Knowsley and other areas in Merseyside is set to begin operating to help bring children from across the region into loving homes.

A Knowsley programme for children with speech, language and communication needs has been highlighted as an example of best practice in a new national report.

Healthier, happier children and young people is the theme for Knowsley’s Public Health annual report 2017/18.

An inspirational local pupil has used her skills and aspiration for photography to raise money to donate food to Knowsley Foodbank.

Gain an insight into a social worker’s world on the council’s Twitter for World Social Work Day on 20 March 2018.

Have your say on domestic abuse in the Home Office’s important public consultation.

Knowsley Council has launched an initiative to provide the latest Telecare equipment to some residents for free for 12 weeks.

By showing his support and dedication to the Armed Forces, The Earl of Derby has won a bronze award in the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme.

Knowsley has secured new funding to help nurseries in the borough deliver 30 hours free childcare places as the number of children eligible increases.

The council is offering a free trial of the latest Telecare equipment, in a bid to help more people maintain their independence at home.

Did you know you can get support with accessing the council’s online services from the council’s online advisors?

Young people with disabilities aged 15 to 19 could enjoy Knowsley’s short breaks service, an opportunity to join in activities in the community and give their parents or carers a bit of a break.

Find out what initiatives are being launched this year to help residents remains independent in their own homes for longer.

Young people with learning disabilities or difficulties at Activate are enjoying a brand new minibus to allow them to have new and exciting experiences outside of the college grounds, thanks to generosity from the Steve Morgan Foundation.

New mums and mums-to-be can find support with breastfeeding from a range of digital support tools from Start4Life.

Applications for the latest round of short breaks grants are now open – find out how you can apply.

Knowsley’s Shared Lives team wants more people to become Shared Lives carers – could you be one of them?

Foster carers and social workers from Knowsley and Sefton Councils joined forces to encourage more people to consider a career in fostering.

Knowsley Council wants to hear from you if you can help keep brothers and sisters together whilst in foster care.

Ever thought of Football as a kind of therapy to help with mental health issues? [me] united is looking for new players in Halewood.

The Knowsley Family Information Service can help direct you to a range of organisations and services offering advice and support.

Do you know if you’re eligible for the Warm Homes scheme? You may be able to have your heating or electric improved, and heating bills reduced.

A programme co-ordinated by Cycle Projects is helping people who are either looking for work or have recently found work to travel to work, helping them get to work and maintain healthy lifestyles.

Signing up to the Merseyside Collective Switch could save you hundreds of pounds on your energy bills.

If you’re expecting a baby or are a new parent, you can receive great support and guidance in courses in Knowsley to help give you and your baby the best start.

Want to start up and run a new business in Knowsley this year? The Knowsley Growth Hub will help you get on your way!

Those with dementia and/or a sensory impairment can benefit from a new initiative that has been recently launched in Knowsley.

Well done to the Knowsley Parent Infant Mental Health Service whose good work was recognised at the National Children and Young People’s Mental Health Awards.

If you have a child with a disability, you may be eligible for Knowsley’s wonderful short breaks service. Find out what it’s all about.

Help is available for people who want to use computers and get online.

If your new year’s resolution is to find a new job, Knowsley Works could help.

Residents in Knowsley will be given help to remain independent in their own homes, thanks to three new initiatives.

Find out what council services you can use online, and what you can do if you don’t have computer access at home or if you want to improve your computer skills.

Start off the new year feeling great about yourself by becoming a Community Navigator and helping local people.

Carers in Knowsley are invited to attend coffee mornings in Stockbridge Village to receive support and meet other carers.

A range of agencies and voluntary services from across Knowsley have attended a Domestic Abuse Conference to help tackle the issue.

Plans for a development of affordable homes and an Extra Care scheme in Kirkby have been given the go-ahead.

A new partnership board has been launched in Knowsley to support children, young people and their families.

Family Nurse Partnership has been supporting young families during the important early years for 10 years. Find what the programme does to make such a positive impact on the families.

Young people leaving care need support as they begin living independently – so the council is waiving council tax bills and making it easier to get work.

A truly inspirational night was had by all at Knowsley’s Children’s Social Care Annual Celebration of Achievement Awards, held at The Venue, Huyton.

Read Leo and Simon’s story about adopting a pair of siblings and find out why people are being encouraged to adopt sibling groups in the North West.

‘Remember this’ is a club for people with sight loss and their carer to meet other people, and take part in activities and exercises.

Read about Kelly, an inspirational woman from Huyton who doesn’t let her sight impairment stand in her way in life.

Staff at Mersey Boroughs Initial Teacher Training Partnership have kindly donated books to all of their partnership schools for children to develop their love of reading and for trainee teachers to deliver their lessons.

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, take a look at the Mental Health Foundation’s 10 steps to boost your mood and improve your overall wellbeing.

As the Children’s Services Improvement Board met for the last time, we caught up with the Chair to find out about how Knowsley turned around its services for children.

The latest Senior Road User event in Halewood was the latest in the series of events to provide over 60s with information and advice about staying safe and confident on the roads.

As part of a 28 day campaign, smokers in Knowsley are being encouraged to give up smoking. Find out how Knowsley’s Stop Smoking Service can help you to quit the habit for good.

Have you thought about how you will look after your wellbeing this winter? Wellbeing Enterprises’ programme of events can help you to give your wellbeing some attention.

Achieve Programme is an opportunity for 16 to 19-year-olds not in education, training or education to earn qualifications, to gain new skills and live new experiences.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, Knowsley’s new website makes it easier than ever to find out more about the role, and whether it could be right for you.

The new Live Well website provides a wealth of information about services which will help you and your family look after your health and stay well.

You could be eligible for help to improve your home’s heating or electrics to ensure you stay warm and well when the temperatures drop.

Four men from Knowsley who have experienced mental health problems have spoken out about how taking up an adult education course has helped them.

If you’re looking to save money on your energy bills, check out the tenth Merseyside Collective Switch.

Pupils at schools in Knowsley are given an incentive to attend school so they can achieve and succeed!

Knowsley Foodbank is given 70lb worth of veg, thanks to the kind work of employees at Knowsley QVC.

Find out what support is available to you if you want to become more comfortable online.

If you’re interested in gaining new skills or improving existing ones, you might find a course or activity you’d like to do at the Info-Zone.

Knowsley has received Government funding for a project that offers a specialist accommodation based support package to families escaping domestic abuse.

Knowsley Council’s Family And Community Education service (FACE) has been ranked third nationally for learner satisfaction.

Can Cook share your lunch is in response to the growing level of food poverty in Merseyside. Will you support the campaign?

Partners across Knowsley worked together to deliver information and advice to residents in Towerhill, Kirkby.

A recent event celebrated a unique programme that provides support for parents and carers to build a more secure bond and attachment with their babies.

You can find out about disability access at more than 600 venues across Knowsley with the Knowsley DisabledGo website.

A brand new £700,000 fund has been launched to help community, voluntary and faith groups support residents in the borough.

Find out what help, support and advice is available to you while you’re on your amazing journey to motherhood.

After the publication of Ofsted’s report into Knowsley’s children’s services, we spoke to the council’s Executive Director (Children) to ask what it means for the borough.

Willowbrook Hospice in Prescot has been open for 20 years and to commemorate the support received over the years, a programme of special events has been organised.

Two new No Cold Calling Zones have been set up in Knowsley

Come along to The Venue, Huyton for the launch of the DisabledGo website which gives disability access information about more than 600 venues across Knowsley.

Knowsley Council’s fostering service are appealing to local people who think they have what it takes to make a difference to a local child’s life.

Interested in fostering? There’s a great opportunity to attend a drop in session in Knowsley to find out anything you’ve wanted to know.

Find out how to check if you’re eligible to receive 30 hours of free childcare a week from September.

Have you ever considered adopting? Adoption Fortnight is this month and highlights the joy that adopting children can bring.

The Domestic Abuse Reduction Strategy aims to support residents, families and communities in having safer, healthier and happier relationships and lives. You can read the strategy now.

You can apply now for a trustee position at Family Voices = Family Choices, a local charitable organisation that delivers activities for children, young people and families.

An Early Help strategy, which helps families deal with problems before they get out of control, has been agreed by councillors in Knowsley.

The latest video from Adopt North West shows children waiting for loving homes.

The Knowsley Family Information Website provides information about services and support for families including disabled children and young people.

People with dementia will receive greater choice and control over their care and support now that Knowsley Council has signed up to the Dementia Friendly Personal Budgets Charter.