WE Matter - Issue 5
Hello and welcome to our 5th issue of 'WE Matter', our roundup 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:
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
You can also contact us via email admin@wirralevolutions.org
This week is National Co-Production Week.
Co-production Week was started by SCIE (Social Care Institute for Excellence) in 2016 and is about highlighting the benefits of working together positively. It is about sharing good practice, learning from one another, making connections, and emphasising the importance of fully involving people who use services and carers in developing better public services.
Our Mission has co-production at its core:
'Working together to inspire lives, remove barriers and widen horizons for the people we support'
The government have produced an Easy Read version of their COVID-19 recovery plans. It outlines their plan to get the UK back to normal following the coronovirus outbreak.
You can find the document here 
Whilst some of the UK lockdown measures have been eased, it is still important to follow guidance to protect ourselves and others.
We have produced an Easy Read guide to help keep yourself and others safe - It is available to download here
07385 832 512
You can also contact us via email admin@wirralevolutions.org
Co-Production Week
This week is National Co-Production Week.
Co-production Week was started by SCIE (Social Care Institute for Excellence) in 2016 and is about highlighting the benefits of working together positively. It is about sharing good practice, learning from one another, making connections, and emphasising the importance of fully involving people who use services and carers in developing better public services.
Our Mission has co-production at its core:
'Working together to inspire lives, remove barriers and widen horizons for the people we support'
Government COVID-19 Recovery Plan
The government have produced an Easy Read version of their COVID-19 recovery plans. It outlines their plan to get the UK back to normal following the coronovirus outbreak.
You can find the document here
Update from the Council Leader regarding opening of council services
Cllr Pat Hackett, Leader of the council, has issued an update regading the reopening of services across Wirral.
'"The health, and the safety of our communities, businesses and staff has to be our top priority during this process, as well as continuing to deliver essential services to those who need our support the most."
'"The health, and the safety of our communities, businesses and staff has to be our top priority during this process, as well as continuing to deliver essential services to those who need our support the most."
Protecting Yourself & Others from COVID-19
Whilst some of the UK lockdown measures have been eased, it is still important to follow guidance to protect ourselves and others.
We have produced an Easy Read guide to help keep yourself and others safe - It is available to download here
Mencap Family Members & Carers Survey
Mencap has developed this survey for family members and carers of people with a learning disability.
They would like to know more about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, including any changes there have been to the social care support you receive during this time.
Mencap will use the findings to support our campaigning, policy influencing and communications.
They would like to know more about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, including any changes there have been to the social care support you receive during this time.
Mencap will use the findings to support our campaigning, policy influencing and communications.
Useful Contacts During the COVID-19 Outbreak
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/
10 July 2020