A social group for people who have experienced disabilities or mental health issues meets every Tuesday at the Shakespeare Centre in Southport. The group, led by charity Stepping Stones, offers Sefton residents the opportunity to meet new friends and take part in social activities. The group meets every Tuesday 1-4pm and Thursday 2-4pm to watch films, take part in arts and crafts sessions and compete … Continue reading Meet new friends at social group

A social group for people who have experienced disabilities or mental health issues meets every Tuesday at the Shakespeare Centre in Southport. The group, led by charity Stepping Stones, offers Sefton residents the opportunity to meet new friends and take part in social activities. The group meets every Tuesday 1-4pm and Thursday 2-4pm to watch films, take part in arts and crafts sessions and compete … Continue reading Time to get together

Veterans in Sefton invites former military personnel, reservists and their families to attend its ‘Holistic Support’ Drop In held each Thursday from 10am to 4pm. Held at the Strand By Me Community Shop in Bootle, the drop in provides counselling, meditation and a NAAFI Break all rolled into one location. Significant impact has been achieved by adopting a “helicopter view” of the overall needs of … Continue reading Invite for veterans to drop in for support

Sefton Women and Children’s Aid (SWACA) is dedicated to helping women, young people and children survive the impact of domestic violence and abuse by giving free practical and emotional support. Domestic abuse can have a profound effect on the wellbeing of women and children, in terms of both mental and physical health, if resulting emotional and practical needs are not addressed. Sefton Women and Children’s … Continue reading Support for domestic abuse

September is World Alzheimer’s Month and, in line with national trends, Sefton is experiencing an aging population which inevitably brings with it more patients who are being diagnosed with dementia. General practitioner (GP) Dr Hilal Mulla from the Corner Practice, Marshside in Southport, shares his thoughts:  “It is estimated that one in six people over 80 years of age will develop dementia. As there is … Continue reading Focus on dementia