A community funding scheme run by Tesco in Litherland has enabled Rimrose Valley Friends to deliver four, hand-carved notice boards at entrances around the much-loved Country Park. The initiative required members of the public to vote for their favourite cause using counters given to them in store.  Originally intended to improve just one entrance, the amount awarded stretched to notice boards being delivered to four … Continue reading Tesco’s ‘Bags of Help’ scheme funds notice boards in Rimrose Valley

The prestigious Educate Awards are returning for 2019 with a new category for mental health and wellbeing. Founded by Kim O’Brien in 2012, the awards are the largest education awards in the North West and are an opportunity for schools to showcase their credentials across a number of categories. The Mental Health & Wellbeing Award is open to both primary and secondary schools across the … Continue reading Sefton schools championing mental health sought for new award

Living Well Sefton, in partnership with Sefton Public Health, is offering to boost the wellbeing of workers by awarding Sefton businesses a Workplace Wellbeing Grant of £500. Karen Nolan, Living Well Sefton co-ordinator, explains: “Looking after the wellbeing of employees will make for a stronger organisation with a happier, healthier workforce. Improving workplace wellbeing can also contribute to reduced absenteeism, increased productivity and support staff … Continue reading Chance to work on staff wellbeing

Sefton Council is delighted to celebrate the official launch of Sefton’s Year of Friendship 2019. A launch event held last Thursday (24th) at Waterloo Community Centre highlighted the positive impact friendships have on peoples’ lives. Over recent years there has been an increase in loneliness within certain groups across Sefton, which has a detrimental impact on health and wellbeing. According to national research, the effect … Continue reading Sefton Council launches Sefton’s Year of Friendship 2019

Living Well Sefton now has a new series of dates for its free Make Every Contact Count (MECC) training. Backed by Public Health England, the training aims to maximise the opportunities front line workers have to increase the number of healthy chats in Sefton. The training provides advice and support for behaviour change so that people can have better wellbeing and live longer, healthier lives. It’s … Continue reading You can make every contact count