WE Matter - Issue 4
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Welcome to the first issue of our newsletter round up of things happening across our services. We hope that it will help you feel connected to the Wirral Evolutions community.
#OneLifeLetsLiveIt
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak the majority of our services are currently closed. There is emergency provision in place for a number of people we support and we are keeping in touch with anyone who normally attends our service.
Updates can be found on our website and via our twitter and Facebook accounts
Our Corporate Services office in Wallasey is currently closed but we have two temporary numbers you can contact while the office is closed:
We had a really useful extra Speak Up Be Heard meeting this week to discuss Learning Disability Week (15th - 21st June).
This year's theme is Friendships and we would love to hear about your experiences during lockdown and how you are keeping in touch with friends during this time.
Do you have a special friendship or a friend you can’t wait to see after lockdown?
Have you found new ways to keep in touch?
Have you joined new groups?
Please reply below or send your experiences to nicolasmith@wirralevolutions.org 
COVID 19 - Advice for Public Transport
From 15th June face coverings will be mandatory on public transport
Happy Birthday Elliot
Updates can be found on our website and via our twitter and Facebook accounts
Our Corporate Services office in Wallasey is currently closed but we have two temporary numbers you can contact while the office is closed:
Carers Week
This week is Carers Week, an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
There are an estimated 13.6 million unpaid carers in the UK today, and an estimated 2.8 million more people are juggling work and care since the coronavirus outbreak.
This Carers Week charities are calling on the UK Government to recognise unpaid carers’ efforts and rebuild country’s care and support services.
#MakingCaringVisible
There are an estimated 13.6 million unpaid carers in the UK today, and an estimated 2.8 million more people are juggling work and care since the coronavirus outbreak.
This Carers Week charities are calling on the UK Government to recognise unpaid carers’ efforts and rebuild country’s care and support services.
#MakingCaringVisible
Learning Disability Week (15th - 21st June)
We had a really useful extra Speak Up Be Heard meeting this week to discuss Learning Disability Week (15th - 21st June).
This year's theme is Friendships and we would love to hear about your experiences during lockdown and how you are keeping in touch with friends during this time.
Do you have a special friendship or a friend you can’t wait to see after lockdown?
Have you found new ways to keep in touch?
Have you joined new groups?
Please reply below or send your experiences to nicolasmith@wirralevolutions.org
COVID 19 - Advice for Public Transport
From 15th June face coverings will be mandatory on public transport
Keep Safe UK have some really useful Easy Read guidance about face coverings and how to wear them:
https://www.keepsafe.org.uk/mask
Happy Birthday Elliot
Congratulations to Elliot who celebrated his 30th birthday on 15th May.
Elliot, who is a keen baker has been missing being with Best Bites so got some new baking equipment for his birthday including a mixer to enable him to keep on baking at home.
He has been baking some great recipes at home and has promised to send Best Bites his favourite for the team to try.
Hello from Roy
Roy has been enjoying the sunshine and keeping watch over Royden Park for us.
Useful Contacts
Citizens Advice (Wirral)
Delivering information & advice to Wirral Residents
0300 33 00 111
https://citizensadvicewirral.org.uk/
Citizens Advice (National Number): 03444 111 444
Family Safety Unit
If you need help to deal with domestic abuse or violence you can contact the Family Safety Unit, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
0151 666 4914
NHS Trust Helpline for Mental Health Emergency Number
24/7 mental health helpline for urgent support, for residents of Cheshire West, Cheshire East and Wirral
0300 303 3972
Samaritans
Whatever you are going through, Samaritans offer free and confidential 24/7 support
116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/
Wirral Change
A Black and Racial Minorities Outreach Service offering information, advice and guidance & signposting to other services for racial minority people on the Wirral
0151 649 8177
https://wirralchange.org.uk/
Wirral Coronavirus Helpline
A central helpline to help Wirral Residents during the COVID19 outbreak
0151 666 5050
Wirral Council Tax
If you are struggling to pay your bill
0151 606 2002
Wirral Food Bank
Emergency food for local people in crisis
0151 638 7090
https://wirral.foodbank.org.uk/
Wirral Mind
Mind provides support directly to people struggling with their mental health
0151 512 2200
https://www.wirralmind.org.uk/
Delivering information & advice to Wirral Residents
0300 33 00 111
https://citizensadvicewirral.org.uk/
Citizens Advice (National Number): 03444 111 444
Family Safety Unit
If you need help to deal with domestic abuse or violence you can contact the Family Safety Unit, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
0151 666 4914
NHS Trust Helpline for Mental Health Emergency Number
24/7 mental health helpline for urgent support, for residents of Cheshire West, Cheshire East and Wirral
0300 303 3972
Samaritans
Whatever you are going through, Samaritans offer free and confidential 24/7 support
116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/
Wirral Change
A Black and Racial Minorities Outreach Service offering information, advice and guidance & signposting to other services for racial minority people on the Wirral
0151 649 8177
https://wirralchange.org.uk/
Wirral Coronavirus Helpline
A central helpline to help Wirral Residents during the COVID19 outbreak
0151 666 5050
Wirral Council Tax
If you are struggling to pay your bill
0151 606 2002
Wirral Food Bank
Emergency food for local people in crisis
0151 638 7090
https://wirral.foodbank.org.uk/
Wirral Mind
Mind provides support directly to people struggling with their mental health
0151 512 2200
https://www.wirralmind.org.uk/
11 June 2020