Sefton Council joined over 50 other organisations and businesses from across the borough this week to celebrate its new dementia friendly status. Thanks to the work of Sefton’s Dementia Action Alliance (DAA), the borough has been officially recognised by Alzheimer’s Society as ‘working towards becoming dementia friendly’. This status means that Sefton is a place where people with dementia are understood, respected and supported. The … Continue reading Sefton celebrates dementia friendly status

A Netherton charity has secured a prestigious national award. Fun4Kidz was named SME of the Year at the 2019 ERSA Employability Awards for their commitment to providing employment opportunities in Sefton. Sefton@Work, which supports residents into employment, education and training in the borough, nominated the charity for their work in reducing unemployment within the borough. Fun4Kidz was established in 1998 to provide out of school … Continue reading Sefton@Work puts Netherton charity in Employability Awards spotlight

Green Sefton, Sefton Council’s service that looks after parks, green spaces, coast and countryside, is looking for ideas on how it can breathe new life into Sefton’s landscape whilst also helping local community groups and businesses. The council is inviting people to offer expressions of interest on how they think Sefton’s green spaces can be put to use in ways that will benefit the community … Continue reading Green Sefton wants your ideas!

People across Sefton have been given the opportunity to help shape the future of health, care and wellbeing across the borough. Anyone with an interest in health and care is being encouraged to take part in a survey which will help develop the borough wide Sefton NHS Five Year Plan, Shaping Sefton II. When finalised, the plan will be the borough’s response to the NHS … Continue reading Help shape your health and care future

Sefton Council is delighted to be working with Merseyrail to offer a free travel day this Sunday, October 6 to support 30 Days of Sefton in Mind. 30 Days of Sefton in Mind uses the 30 days that fall between World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) and World Mental Health Day (October 10) to highlight local activity taking place and the variety of services available … Continue reading Catch the train to your happy place for FREE