WE Matter Issue 2
If you would like to recieve these updates and other news directly to your inbox you can sign up here
Welcome to our newsletter round up of things happening across our services.
Even though we have launched our new email updates at a difficult time for us all, we hope that it will help you feel connected to the Wirral Evolutions community.
Even though we have launched our new email updates at a difficult time for us all, 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:
Whilst we haven't been able to be together at our settings the past few months, we have been working hard to keep our sense of community.
Our amazing staff are in regular contact with the people we support and their families and we have been building up our online community to help us all keep in touch during this time.
We are here to provide support, so if you feel like you are struggling at home you can contact us via the details above, or reach out to any of the support networks listed at the end of this newsletter.
You can also contact us via email admin@wirralevolutions.org
The UK government and other organisations are urging people to be extra careful as criminals have been using the current crisis to take advantage of vulnerable people.
These criminals can contact you by phone, email, text, on social media, or in person. They will try to trick you into parting with your money, personal information, or buying goods or services that don’t exist.
Tips to Protect Yourself from Scams:
STOP, CHALLENGE and PROTECT
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
07385 832 512
Community While Apart
Whilst we haven't been able to be together at our settings the past few months, we have been working hard to keep our sense of community.
Our amazing staff are in regular contact with the people we support and their families and we have been building up our online community to help us all keep in touch during this time.
We are here to provide support, so if you feel like you are struggling at home you can contact us via the details above, or reach out to any of the support networks listed at the end of this newsletter.
You can also contact us via email admin@wirralevolutions.org
Keeping Active While At Home
Keeping active is key for both mental and physical wellbeing. We have put together a quick Easy Read guide with ideas of ways you can stay active while at home.
There are a number of great resources out there that can help:
There are a number of great resources out there that can help:
- Activity Alliance is sharing the top ways to adapt activities so more people can stay in and work out.
- Sport England have launched their Join the Movement campaign and are asking people to share tips and resources with the hashtag #StayInWorkOut
- Last year a new campaign 'We Are Undefeatable' was launched in partnership with 15 UK charities supporting people with health conditions to be active through the ups and downs, and celebrating their undefeatable spirit. Their website has a wealth of resources for working activity into your routine, whatever your ability.
National Gardening Week
Last week was National Gardening Week. With so many of us being at home, there is no better time to take up gardening as a hobby, whether you have a full garden, a small greenhouse or a well lit windowsill.
Whatever your circumstances there are a whole host of amazing resources to guide you through the basics and get you growing this Spring.
Let us know via our social media channels if you have been getting green fingered.
Whatever your circumstances there are a whole host of amazing resources to guide you through the basics and get you growing this Spring.
Let us know via our social media channels if you have been getting green fingered.
Wirral Evolutions YouTube Channel
We were pleased to recently launch our very own YouTube channel as another way of keeping in touch.
Our amazing workforce and their families have been putting together some fabulous videos to share with you all, including this video from Lisa and her daughter teaching us how to do chair Zumba.
Our amazing workforce and their families have been putting together some fabulous videos to share with you all, including this video from Lisa and her daughter teaching us how to do chair Zumba.
COVID-19 Scams
The UK government and other organisations are urging people to be extra careful as criminals have been using the current crisis to take advantage of vulnerable people.
These criminals can contact you by phone, email, text, on social media, or in person. They will try to trick you into parting with your money, personal information, or buying goods or services that don’t exist.
Tips to Protect Yourself from Scams:
STOP, CHALLENGE and PROTECT
- STOP and think before giving over money or sharing your information with someone.
- THINK about whether a request could be fake. It is OK to refuse a request if you are unsure.
- Your bank or the Police WILL NEVER ask you to withdraw money or transfer it to a different account - they will also never ask you to reveal your full banking password or PIN.
- DO NOT click on links or attachments in texts or emails you are unsure of.
- CONFIRM requests are genuine by using a known number or email address to contact organisations directly.
- Contact your bank IMMEDIATELY if you think you’ve fallen for a scam and report it to Action Fraud
- To keep secure online, ensure you are using the latest software, apps and operating systems on your phones, tablets and laptops - update these regularly or set your devices to automatically update so you don’t have to worry.
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/
For more information and advice you can visit Take Five and Cyber Aware. 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/
4 May 2020