WE Matter - Issue 8
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#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 via our outreach programme.
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:
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:
07392 501 022
07385 832 512
Vaccinations for COVID-19 are being rolled out across the UK. There is a lot of information around and it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start.
This short film from NHS England and NHS Improvement describes what is a vaccine is, how vaccines are made, why you should get a vaccine, whether a vaccine make you ill and how to decide whether to have a vaccine. 
This video and article from ITV news follows Ben who has autism and his experience of having the vaccine.
You can also contact us via email admin@wirralevolutions.org
07385 832 512
Information about Vaccines for People with a Learning Disability
Vaccinations for COVID-19 are being rolled out across the UK. There is a lot of information around and it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start.
This short film from NHS England and NHS Improvement describes what is a vaccine is, how vaccines are made, why you should get a vaccine, whether a vaccine make you ill and how to decide whether to have a vaccine.
This video and article from ITV news follows Ben who has autism and his experience of having the vaccine.
You can also contact us via email admin@wirralevolutions.org
Easy Read Face Mask Guidance
Although the Covid-19 vaccine is currently being rolled out across the UK, we still need to wear a mask/face covering in certain situations to keep safe.
We have updated our Easy Read guidance to help people navigate the government guidance around wearing of a mask/face covering.
You can download a copy of our Easy Read guide here.
The full government guidance can be found here.
Satisfaction Surveys
Due to the current lockdown and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic we have had to do things a little differently this year in relation to our satisfaction surveys.
Our Workforce survey is now complete and we are consulting with our services before we roll out to people we support and other stakeholders.
We want to ensure that we can carry out the survey in a way that allows for the maximum amount of people to have their voice heard.
Our Workforce survey is now complete and we are consulting with our services before we roll out to people we support and other stakeholders.
We want to ensure that we can carry out the survey in a way that allows for the maximum amount of people to have their voice heard.
Activities in Our Locations
While are services are currently reduced due to the national lockdown, we are still providing a service for people we support and they have been able to enjoy activities where safe and possible.
People we support enjoyed some Chinese New Year themed activities last month including a cooking session with Best Bites.
People we support at our Eastham location have been enjoying live sessions from Knowsley Safari Park using tablets kindly donated by Mr and Mrs Richards whose daughter attends the centre.
Wirral Evolutions Board
Our Board met at the end of February as part of a new workshop format to discuss high level risks. They carried out a 'deep dive' review of the Board's Risk Register and the challenges faced.
We are currently making some changes to our Board and how they meet. We will also be merging our Board newsletter 'View From the Chair' with our WE matter updates so you will be hearing from our Chair Mike Naden soon.
Useful Contacts
Carers UK
Caring for a relative or friend? When caring affects you and your family Carers UK is here to provide the support and advice you need
020 7378 4999
https://www.carersuk.org/
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/
Together All Are Able
Self advocacy support in Wirral
https://www.facebook.com/TogetherAllAreAble
toaaa@outlook.com
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/
Caring for a relative or friend? When caring affects you and your family Carers UK is here to provide the support and advice you need
020 7378 4999
https://www.carersuk.org/
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/
Together All Are Able
Self advocacy support in Wirral
https://www.facebook.com/TogetherAllAreAble
toaaa@outlook.com
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/
5 March 2021