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South Liverpool Linking Lives - Befriending Service

We are now approaching our second year and have had a fantastic year, matching 20 more isolated older people with volunteers for friendship and regular visits, and reaching a further 50 people aged over 60 in South Liverpool with our weekly activity groups and quarterly outings. As we head into our third year, we would love to share with you some info on our upcoming events …

Social Clubs

We continue to run our social clubs for over 60s on a twice weekly basis, helping older people to create friendships, explore new (or old) interests, have fun, and feel part of their community again.

We run a group from 2-3.30pm every Wednesday at Mossley Hill Church. The first and last Wednesdays of each month are social groups, where members can chat and get to know each other over a cup of tea and a biscuit (with the occasional guest speaker or one-off activity scheduled throughout the year). The second Wednesday of each month is a board game group (we have a variety of games available to play or members are welcome to bring their own), and the third Wednesday is a gentle chair exercise class to support mobility and physical health. All groups are completely free and include refreshments.

We also run a Tuesday morning group in the café at Frontline church in Wavertree from 10am-12pm for a small charge, where members can take part in different activities each week including bingo, games and craft. We also provide a hot lunch once a month and every week you’ll find plenty of tea and cake!

Anyone is welcome to just turn up on the day, or please contact southliverpool@linkinglives.uk or call me (Hannah) on 07858570301 to find out more.

Autumn Outings

We are currently planning two outing for all our Linking Lives friends, volunteers and group members.

We will be taking in some of Liverpool’s iconic sights on the Mersey Ferry 50-minute River Explorer Cruise in September, with an optional visit to the U-Boat Story at Woodside terminal.

We are also planning to get together to watch Gentlemen Prefer Blondes at FACT Picturehouse cinema in town in October. The film is open to all but is enhanced to suit the needs of people living with dementia.

If you know anyone over 60 who may like to join us for either event, please get in touch at southliverpool@linkinglives.uk or on 07858570301 to find out more (places are limited and must be reserved).

Befriending

As always, one-to-one befriending is at the heart of what we do. Our approach involves linking volunteers (who are fully DBS checked, interviewed and trained) with older people requesting regular home visits, for company and a chat. Volunteers can also accompany their friend on short local outings, such as to a cafe or garden centre together, or may wish to partake in a hobby or activity they both enjoy together. These visits often become a highlight of the week for all involved and result in huge benefits to health and wellbeing.

Here is a lovely article in the Liverpool Echo about one of the friendships we have seen develop through the befriending service and how it is making a difference: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/special-features/most-heartwarming-friendship-linking-lives-15777584

If you have any questions at all about the referral process, please do contact us at southliverpool@linkinglives.uk or call 07858570301.

We are also running a volunteer information and training evening on Wednesday 25th September for anyone who would like to find out more about what we do and potentially get involved!

Please get in touch if you have any questions at all about any of the above or about how we can support any of the individuals you work with. Also,please let me know if you do not wish to receive any further emails from us (we promise we very, very rarely send out email updates about our service).

Many thanks again for your support!

Best wishes,

Hannah

Hannah McLoughlin

Coordinator, South Liverpool Linking Lives

07858570301

South Liverpool Linking Lives

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South Liverpool VIP (Voluntary Inclusion Programme) befriending for older people

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Free help and advice for local people struggling to pay energy bills. 0800 012 1754

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Community classes, activities and events for older people.

Wheel Meet Again encourages older members of the community to take part in activities and social events.

Wheel Meet Again Over 50’s Project run a number of monthly activities each day to keep you entertained, busy and educated!

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SCCT: Wheel Meet Again | The Live Well Directory for Liverpool City Region

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You can turn up or call the centre for more information. Door to Door Transport is available for mobility restricted residents (phone by 12pm the day before). To qualify for the subsidised transport, please have a health care professional sign the registration form at the bottom of this web page.

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parkrun UK teams up with Royal College of General Practitioners to prescribe active lifestyles to patients and practice staff:

http://blog.parkrun.com/uk/2018/06/21/parkrun-rcgp/

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All Healthiness Liverpool classes (except bootcamp sessions) are #Dementia friendly. patients can self refer, or get a referral from The Health Trainer via their GP or Practice Nurse to get 12 weeks of discounted sessions info@healthinessltd.co.uk

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Local Solutions - Activities for CarersLocal SolutionsDescriptionActivities for carers to socialise, get fit and meet other carers.

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Local Solutions - Carers Centre | The Live Well Directory for Liverpool City Region

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Liverpool Carers Centre was established to provide this recognition and support by delivering a range of services that aim to improve the quality of life for carers in Liverpool. As well as undertaking carers assessments, our Carers Centre also offers a flexible support service that provides impartial advice & information.

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Bring Me Sunshine Home Help & Companionship promotes independent living, well-being and friendship, to encourage people to live independently with the right support and environment to ensure their safety and a high standard of living.

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Bring Me Sunshine Home Help & Companionship promotes independent living, well-being and friendship, to encourage people to live independently with the right support and environment to ensure their safety and a high standard of living. We provide a trusted and reliable service that meets the specific needs of the individual and improves their quality of life. Our service providers must provide a DBS (police record check).

We believe all our service users should have a personal experience, we listen and gain understanding of what is important so they can get the most out of using our service. We give peace of mind and reassurance, service users no longer feel anxious about completing tasks that they struggle with or put themselves in situations of danger or isolation. Family and friends no longer need to worry as they can be rest assured that their loved one is taken care of in whatever way they feel is needed, from providing some much needed company, which could be going for afternoon tea in their favorite cafe and going shopping, to making sure their home is spotless and welcoming to guests.
Bring Me Sunshine Home Help & Companionship provides:

Cleaning

Thorough Deep Cleans, Skirting Boards and Inside of Windows

Support when returning home after hospital stay/or during bereavement

House hold chores

Support after fall, injury or operation/ implement prevention methods

Errands/ shopping service

Comfortable Transportation

Housekeeping/ Laundry

Companionship/ escorting on social or medical appointments

Company during hobbies and activities

Meal preparation/encourage a nutritious diet

No uniforms worn by companions

Same person/regular companions to visits

Each service is personally designed to meet individual needs, we listen and provide continuity and a quality service. During you free at home assessment, if you would like, you will have the opportunity to meet your companion/helper before any service begins. We do all we can to support you and meet your requests, everyone is different and at Bring Me SunShine we treat each person as they wish. Call us today for more information.

For more information or a home assessment,
please contact us:

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Anxious, Stressed out, down , Depressed??? Please contact Talk Liverpool 0151 228 2300

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Drink Less Feel Good Online Drinks Checker

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Drink Less Feel Good Online Drinks Checker

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You can complete the Drink Less Feel Good (DLFG) Online Drinks Checker by following this link. This free tool is provided by Public Health Liverpool. It offers personalised tips on drinking less and reducing calories and also how many miles you need to walk each week to burn off the calories you consume in alcohol. and much more...

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It's surprising how many empty calories are in alcoholic drinks. If you're not careful, all these calories can add up quickly, so it's a good idea to keep an eye on how much you're drinking.

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Yummy Mummy's and Little Bunnies - fitness and exercise classes in South Liverpool

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Yummy Mummy's and Little Bunnies - fitness and exercise classes in South Liverpool

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Contact Name:

Liz

Mobile:

07921 705 042

Email:

yummy.mummys@yahoo.co.uk

Monday

9.30am (Term time) Fitness class. You can bring your child. Cheshire Lines L19 5LB £3.50 when the weather is good, or at All Souls Church Hall, Springwood Avenue, Garston L19 4TX £4

6.30pm Ladies only beginners and intermediate running training. Meet every outside Garston Lifestyles. £1

Tuesday

9.30am Legs Bums and Tums £3.50, Long Lane Church.

10.30am Pilates class with a crèche £5, Long Lane Church.

Wednesday

7pm Ladies only beginners and intermediate running training. Meet every outside Garston Lifestyles. £1

Friday

9.30am Boxfit with a crèche £3.50, Long Lane Church.

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Do you know someone with cancer? you can sign post them here! for help, support and free classes.

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Do you know someone with cancer? you can sign post them here! for help, support and free classes.

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http://www.wellbeingenterprises.org.uk/

they can also call the number 0151 237 2670

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Benefits advice, bedroom tax and debt advice!

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Benefits advice, bedroom tax and debt advice!

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SUSTAINABLE SKILLS CAFÉ -BRINGING GENERATIONS TOGETHER

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SUSTAINABLE SKILLS CAFÉ -BRINGING GENERATIONS TOGETHER

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WHAT IS IT?

A free, monthly session held for parents and children to come together with older adults to learn traditional skills like sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, handicrafts, card making, dominoes, cards and more. COMMENCING DECEMBER 2018

WHO IS IT FOR?

Over 50’s interested in passing on skills and talents, looking to spend time with younger generations.

WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT?

The chance to build meaningful relationships with families, pass on age-old traditions and skills, display your talents.

WHERE IS IT?

Hunts Cross Children’s Centre OR Five Children and Families Centre

Kingsthorne Road Conleach Road

HUNTS CROSS SPEKE

L25 0PJ L24 0TW

FREE TRANSPORT PROVIDED

FREE EQUIPMENT AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED

HOW DO YOU TAKE PART?

Please contact Catherine McNeill on 07543 223 627

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Befriending Volunteer - They Say that Time is the Greatest Gift

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Befriending Volunteer - They Say that Time is the Greatest Gift

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Can you give a little time to make a big difference?

Age Concern Liverpool and Sefton’s new Reconnect Befriending Service is looking for Befriending volunteers to visit older people in Liverpool who are feeling lonely or isolated.

If you are a good listener, enjoy meeting and talking to new people and have an hour or two to spare a week then this role is for you.

To find out more about how you can make a real difference please contact us on 07741 198931 or 0151 256 2549.

Charity No. 517902

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The Brain Charity Weekly Drop-in

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Liverpool Cares is a community network of younger (people in their twenties and thirties) and older (people aged over 65) neighbours hanging out and helping each other out, to improve the confidence, resilience and skills of everyone involved. It’s mutually beneficial! We do this because, although Liverpool is the best city in the world, the very changes that make it such an exciting and dynamic place to live can also be isolating. If you don’t feel part of the changes, they can create a sense of alienation.

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Liverpool Cares is a community network of younger (people in their twenties and thirties) and older (people aged over 65) neighbours hanging out and helping each other out, to improve the confidence, resilience and skills of everyone involved. It’s mutually beneficial! We do this because, although Liverpool is the best city in the world, the very changes that make it such an exciting and dynamic place to live can also be isolating. If you don’t feel part of the changes, they can create a sense of alienation.

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Please see attached information regarding a new female running session

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MAN v FAT Football is a football league only for men who
are overweight or obese. Our FA-approved leagues have
games that are decided on weight loss bonus goals as well
as pitch scores. You get online and real world support
to help you beat fat and get fit. With 95% of our players
losing weight - what have you got to lose?
0845 163 0042
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7 Minute Briefing Early Help Hubs - An Update 03.19

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A safe place for men in a suicidal crisis

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A safe place for men in a suicidal crisis

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Future Learn offer a wide range of courses from top university's from all over the world!

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June Update!
Liverpool Cares is a community network of younger (people in their twenties and thirties) and older (people aged over 65) neighbours hanging out and helping each other out, to improve the confidence, resilience and skills of everyone involved. It’s mutually beneficial! We do this because, although Liverpool is the best city in the world, the very changes that make it such an exciting and dynamic place to live can also be isolating. If you don’t feel part of the changes, they can create a sense of alienation.

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Men's Talk Liverpool is a non-judgemental confidential safe space at the Brink Liverpool where men can can talk and share in a group setting. The aim of the group is to support men and their mental wellbeing. This is for all men across Liverpool.
For further information please contact David Barnicle on 07415986377 or email:
david.barnicle@thebrinkliverpool.com

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New Destination’s Saturday’s is a new service for people with additional needs to take part in activities at the weekend! The service will create opportunities for you to socialise with people and make new friends on Saturday’s and to explore new experiences.

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Free interactive online parenting guides

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Free interactive online parenting guides

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Liverpool City Council has launched a series of online courses and guides for parents. They are available now at inourplace.co.uk and they are free  to access, for people Living in Liverpool.

Courses cover a range of topics, from parenting styles and tips to the importance of play.

The online resources have been written by The Solihull Approach (NHS) and designed to fit easily into the busy lives of parents, carers and grandparents. Access them online at any time of the day or night.

Enter the code PURPLEBIN when prompted, to access the courses for free.

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inourplace | Solihull Approach - Online courses for emotional health and wellbeing.

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inourplace | Solihull Approach | Online courses for parents

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inourplace | Solihull Approach : Online courses dedicated to improving emotional health and wellbeing in parents, children, teenagers, adults and grandparents.

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Specialist 1:1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities

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Specialist 1:1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities

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enquiry to contact@levelwater.org stating their child's age, disability and postcode.

I am writing from the swimming charity Level Water.  We are working in partnership with Liverpool City Council to provide 1:1 swimming lessons to children with mobility and sensory impairments in Liverpool. We fund lessons for children:

- Aged 4-11
- Who cannot currently swim 15 metres
- With a physical disability or sensory impairment (visual / hearing)
- Who do not have a substantial learning, social or behavioural difficulty

Lessons are currently being  be held at Park Road pool and in November we will start offering lessons at Liverpoool Aquatics Centre.

I have attached a flyer - please can you print or forward this on to any families who may wish to apply for our lessons.  In the first instance they should send an email enquiry to contact@levelwater.org stating their child's age, disability and postcode.

You have received this email as you are involved in sport or disability near Liverpool and so may know a number of people who could benefit from our service.  When you share this email, please include our criteria.  If you have any questions or ideas, please contact me personally.

Best wishes,

--

Dan Wiseman

Operations Manager

Level Water: getting disabled kids swimming

07427 790 229

Registered Charity Number 1151510

www.levelwater.org

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SARA Hall is located on the corner of Rundle and Milner Roads in Aigburth.  There is an accessible entrance in Milner Road and an entrance with steps in Rundle Road.  The building has kitchen and toilet facilities all on the ground floor but no specific disabled toilet.

SARA Hall is the community hub for Sudley Area Residents’ Association and we run a variety of fundraising social events through the year