Plans to scrap extending a benefits cap on families of more than two children has been cautiously welcomed by Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing, Cllr Trish Hardy – but she believes the move doesn’t go far enough. The Government has announced that those with children born before the Universal Credit system began in April 2017 would remain exempt, which means a number … Continue reading Two-child benefit cap due to be scrapped

NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is reminding people that there is still time to give their views and experiences about using and choosing different urgent care services when they need immediate or same day health advice or treatment. The commissioner, which plans and buys the majority of healthcare for south Sefton residents, has been out and about encouraging people to get involved as … Continue reading Still time to give views about same day healthcare in south Sefton

At the end of the month, The Orrell Trust will be starting a new dementia cafe called ‘Down Orrell Hey’ (Memory Café). Held on the last Friday of every month from 10 till 12pm, the first Down Orrell Hey on Friday, 25 January is a chance for people to get to know one another. Mary Carr, Older Persons Development Officer/Volunteer Coordinator with The Orrell Trust, … Continue reading Friendship Fridays

Sefton OPERA and Sefton Council’s Affordable Warmth teams are inviting you to The Atkinson, Southport on Monday 28 January 2019 (10.30am-3.30pm) for another of the popular Keep Warm, Keep Well events for Sefton residents over 50. Information stands for local residents will be available between 10.30am-12.30pm, followed by a free tea dance from 1.30pm. There will be free goody bags, massages and a chance to … Continue reading Keep warm, keep well event

The Orrell Trust is launching a new dementia cafe, called “Down Orrell Hey”, later this month to help support people living with dementia or memory loss and their carers. The group will enable people who are living in similar circumstances to meet on a regular basis to take part in gentle exercise, games, sing-alongs, arts and crafts and memory box workshops. As Sefton begins its … Continue reading Down Orrell Hey is new dementia cafe