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CoLLaB
'Carer Connection Centre'
Every Wednesday
Greasby Library, CH49 3AT
10am to 6pm
​​Every Wednesday a dedicated drop-in for Care, Connection, and Collaboration for those with caring responsibilities.
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​Carer opportunities, Living, Learning, aspirations, Beginnings​
​This new initiative will bring together Carers and the Community and strengthen connections by inviting Organisations to showcase their support services, explore best practices and develop personalised resources and coaching that drives excellence for Our Caring Population of Wirral.
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CARERS CUPPA
Every Wednesday
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.​​
Don't feel alone when caring, come
and meet the Carer Volunteers.
It's a confidential safe space.
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Chat with others who understand
what it is like to care for loved ones.
CoLLaB -THIS WEEK
'Carer Connection Centre' & 'Children's Centre'
Wednesday 26th August
Parent Carer Support for the Holidays
11am to 1pm
Koala North West is a charity organisation that looks
after the emotional wellbeing of families, offering
practical support and solutions to everyday parenting.
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Support is family focused meaning it is shaped around what real life looks like for you
and tailored to the whole family.
Koala North West supports families across Wirral, Cheshire and Liverpool.
They offer Family Support, Early Years and SEND Support.
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The Positivitree offers support services for Parent Carers of children and young people with additional health, care, educational, emotional or medical needs.
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Through peer support, wellbeing activities, workshops, social groups and self-care programmes, they help Parents and Carers feel less alone, build confidence and look after their own wellbeing while caring for their family.
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Whether your child has a diagnosis or is on the pathway to one,
The Positivitree can help you connect with people who understand and find support that feels right for you.
'Carer Connection Centre' & 'Children's Centre'
Wednesday 26th August
Parent Carer Support for the Holidays
11am to 1pm
Supporting Immunisation Month at the Carer Connection Centre
Deborah Edwards - Improving School Age Immunisation Uptake Officer
Cheshire, Warrington & Wirral
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IntraHealth provide School Age Immunisations on behalf of the NHS and support is available to parent/carers to go through the vaccinations they offer, and how to access the service.
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IntraHealth offer vaccines to secondary school pupils, but are going to be delivering flu vaccines from September, and this is from Reception to year 11.
There are also some new resources for parents of SEN children and can forward any clinical queries to the nursing team.
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'Carer Connection Centre'
Wednesday 26th August
Financial, Legal and Carers Rights
10am to 1pm
​​​​​​​​​​​​​DIRECT PAYMENTS
PEOPLE, PLACES, LIVES
(Formerly People Plus)
​​For those supporting a Loved One or managing Direct Payments for Care
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Whether you have any questions about Direct Payments, are considering them for your loved one's care, or just want to learn more about what Direct Payments means, visit the centre and speak to the PPL team.
CoLLaB - AUGUST WEEKS
What's Coming Up at the Carer Connection Centre
August is Wellness Month
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05/08/2026 - Health & Wellbeing
WIRRAL CARERS STRATEGY REVIEW
11am and 2pm - Free Refreshments for those participating in the Engagement Session
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WCA - 10am to 4pm - Exploring what 'Carer Wellness' means to those with caring responsibilities
​Help us shape the services available at the Carers Connection Centre
National Allotments Week
Come and hear our plans for the Community Garden and how being in nature can help support Carer Wellness
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DWP - 10am to 3pm - Looking for employment opportunities to improve your Finance Wellness?
Disability and Carer Employment Support
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Carers Group Session - 11am to 1pm
Supported by Community Counselling
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12/08/2026 - Practical Support & Resources
WIRRAL CARERS STRATEGY REVIEW
11am and 2pm - Free Refreshments for those participating in the Engagement Session​
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WCA - 10am to 4pm - Exploring what 'Carer Wellness' means to those with caring responsibilities
​Help us shape the services available at the Carers Connection Centre
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​People, Places, Lives - 3pm to 6pm - Considering a Social Carer Assessment for Direct Payments?
Managing Direct Payments or Personalised Social Care Budgets
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19/08/2026 - Training, Education and Employment
WIRRAL CARERS STRATEGY REVIEW
11am and 2pm - Free Refreshments for those participating in the Engagement Session
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DWP - 10am to 3pm - Looking for employment opportunities to improve your Finance Wellness?
Disability and Carer Employment Support
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CLOSED MEETING - 'All Age Disabilities' Strategy - 11am to 12.30pm
Enriched & Independent Lives Thematic Group
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​SUMMER SUPPORT FOR PARENT CARERS
Stay & Play with Koala and SENDLO
Meet the Team from Positivitree - Parent Carer Support Services
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​26/08/2026 - Financial, Legal and Carers Rights
WIRRAL CARERS STRATEGY REVIEW
11am and 2pm - Free Refreshments for those participating in the Engagement Session
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​People, Places, Lives - 10am to 1pm - Considering a Social Carer Assessment for Direct Payments?
Managing Direct Payments or Personalised Social Care Budgets
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​SUMMER SUPPORT FOR PARENT CARERS
Stay & Play with Koala
Meet the Team from Positivitree - Parent Carer Support Services
Come and chat with Deb - Immunisation Uptake Officer is available for parents/carers to go through the vaccinations offered and how to access the service.
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Rolling Programme of Sessions, Special Events and Awareness Days​
ARE YOU CARING FOR A LOVED ONE?
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
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​WIRRAL CARERS STRATEGY REVIEW
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Carers Engagement Process for the Carers Strategy Review
Ensuring Inclusive Participation and Meaningful Feedback, the Carers
Engagement Process is designed to ensure that Carers actively shape the
Carers Strategy Review with Wirral Council.
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This process aims to gather diverse perspectives, identify key challenges,
and co-create solutions with Carers across the Wirral. It will be guided by
principles of transparency, accessibility, and respect, ensuring that all voices
are heard and valued.
'Carer Strategy'
Engagement Sessions
Every Wednesday in August
11am to Noon
and
2pm to 3pm
Don't feel alone when caring, come and meet the Carer Volunteers.
It's a confidential safe space.
Come and chat with others who understand the pressures of caring for loved ones.
We are making August Carer Wellness Month
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Every Wednesday throughout August,
Wirral Carers Alliance is prioritising
Carers Wellness at the Carer Connection Centre​​
What is important to you when it comes to your own Health & Wellbeing?
Wirral Carers Alliance would like to offer support that helps with
the things that are important to you!
Help us shape the services available at the Carers Connection Centre
It is your space and your opinions and needs matter!
Maintaining health and wellbeing is essential for those with caring responsibilities
because caring can significantly impact both physical and mental health
Scroll down this page to see the Wellness Calendar
of new routines and tips for Carer Wellness
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We are making Carer Wellness
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Accessible from Home
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Below is the opportunity to take part at home by accessing 28 Days
of Carer Wellness Tips and Activities
A gentle four-week plan to establish and practise new routines while caring for someone else. Use these daily prompts flexibly.
Each activity is designed to be small, realistic and repeatable, helping you protect your own wellbeing while continuing your caring role.
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Below is 28 Days of Carer Wellness Tips and Activities
Use the Arrows to Scroll through the options
You don't have to follow Day-by-Day, just pick and choose those that may work for you!​​
DAY 1
Start with a five-minute pause
Sit somewhere quiet, breathe slowly and notice what your body needs today.
Remember
You do not need to do this perfectly.
Small routines practised often can make caring feel more sustainable over time.
If you feel overwhelmed, reach out to your GP, local carers’ service, a trusted person or an appropriate helpline for support.​
Why Carer Wellness Matters
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Chronic stress is one of the most common health complaints of modern life, and it is linked to problems ranging from poor sleep to weakened immunity.
Research consistently shows that small, sustainable changes, such as drinking more water, moving regularly, sleeping well and taking time to switch off, have a measurable effect on long-term health.
It reframes self-care as a routine and accessible practice rather than an occasional indulgence, encouraging people to build habits.
Lets move the wellness conversation away from the notion that self-care is a luxury reserved for special occasions and encourage sustainable self-care habits and to bring together a caring community passionate about wellbeing.
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How to Get Involved in National Wellness Month
The spirit of the month is small, sustainable change rather than dramatic overhaul, so choose a few habits you can realistically keep.
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Take a wellness pledge – Commit to one or two specific habits for the month, such as a daily walk or a consistent bedtime, and track your progress.
Move your body daily – Build in regular movement, whether that is yoga, swimming, cycling or simply a brisk walk on your lunch break.
Prioritise sleep – Set a regular sleep schedule and create a wind-down routine that limits screens before bed.
Stay hydrated – Keep a water bottle to hand and aim to drink steadily through the day rather than relying on caffeine.
Practise mindfulness – Try a few minutes of meditation, breathing exercises or journaling to manage stress.
Nourish yourself well – Add more whole foods, fruit and vegetables to your meals and notice how they affect your energy.
Encourage your community – Suggest a wellness challenge, walking meetings or a quiet wellbeing space in your neighbourhood to help friends take part too.​​​​​​​​​​​
Carer Support Every Wednesday at Greasby Library - Rolling Programme
CLICK ON ANY IMAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Take a look at the Rolling Programme of Support by scrolling down
Join the Wirral Carers Alliance Mailing List
Hear News from the Forums, 'What's On' at CoLLaB ,
Developments from the Carers Partnership Board and
Updates on the 2026 Commitment to Carers Conference
Email the team at info@wirralcarersalliance.org.uk
OR use the 'Get in Touch' form at the bottom on the page
Physical and Emotional Wellbeing Checklist for Carers
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Use this checklist to self-assess your current wellbeing and identify areas for improvement.
For each item, rate your feelings on a scale from
1 (Unhappy with Situation) to 5 (Happy with Situation)
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Please click on the image to use the link to the Wellbeing Checklist >>>>
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Do you Care for a loved one?
Not sure what Support is available?
Pop in at the Carers Connection Centre any time between 10am and 6pm,
Every Wednesday, and find out what services you can access
Do you want to show your Support for Carers?
Organisations and Services can get in touch via email to book a session
at the Carer Connection Centre
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Rolling Programme of Sessions, Special Events and Awareness Days​
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CARERS SOCIAL - Every Wednesday - 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Don't feel alone when caring, meet the Carer Volunteers and offload. It's a confidential safe space.
Come and chat with others who understand the pressures of caring for loved ones.
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​​AUGUST - Immunisation Awareness Month
05/08/2026 - Health & Wellbeing
12/08/2026 - Practical Support & Resources
19/08/2026 - Training, Education and Employment
26/08/2026 - Financial, Legal and Carers Rights ​
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​SEPTEMBER - Urology Awareness Month
02/09/2026 - Health & Wellbeing
09/09/2026 - Practical Support & Resources - Know Your Numbers Week
16/09/2026 - Training, Education and Employment - National Inclusion Week
23/09/2026 - Financial, Legal and Carers Rights - National Fitness Day
30/09/2026 - Health & Wellbeing - Positive Ageing Week
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OCTOBER - Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Speak Up Month
07/10/2026 - Practical Support & Resources - , Back Care Awareness Week, National Work Life Week
14/10/2026 - Financial, Legal and Carers Rights
21/10/2026 - Training, Education and Employment - Infection Prevention Control Week
28/10/2026 - Half-Term - Special Event Week - Parent Carer Support
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NOVEMBER - Men's Mental Health Awareness Month
04/11/2026 - Health & Wellbeing - International Stress Awareness Week
11/11/2026 - Practical Support & Resources -
18/11/2026 - Financial, Legal and Carers Rights - National Self Care Week
Preparation for Carers Rights Day - 20th November - look out for more details and the Launch of the Revised Wirral Carers Strategy
25/11/2026 - Training, Education and Employment
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DECEMBER
02/12/2026 - Health & Wellbeing- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness and National Grief Awareness
09/12/2026 - Practical Support & Resources
16/12/2026 - Special Event Week - CARERS - 'Take a Break'
23/12/2026 - Event Week - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL WEEK
30/12/2026 - Event Week - NEW YEAR SPECIAL WEEK
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*VISIT THIS SECTION AGAIN AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER FOR MORE DETAILS ON
THE LAUNCH OF 2027 SESSIONS AT CoLLaB*
Help us create a Garden for the Community and
Carers at the Carer Connection Centre
Would you like to Volunteer for the Community Garden at Greasby Library?
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Wirral Carers Alliance are looking for keen members of the community and avid gardeners to get involved and make the outdoor space a place of relaxation and connection.
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So if you have free time on a Wednesday and would like to give back to the community, please get in touch by using the
'Get in Touch' form at the bottom of this page or emailing the team at info@wirralcarersalliance.org.uk
Alternatively, pop in any Wednesday to hear of our plans and be apart of an amazing team supporting the community
Meet some of our Support Partners at the
Carers Connection Centre
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CoLLaB
Our mission is simple:
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Empower Carers with the resources and knowledge they need to live well and thrive
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Elevate standards through continuous learning and improvement
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Innovate boldly to shape the future of Carer Community Support
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Core Values of the CoLLaB Carer Support :
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Compassion: We approach every Carer and their loved ones with empathy, understanding, and kindness, recognising the challenges they face.
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Inclusivity: CoLLaB welcomes Carers from all walks of life, ensuring equity, support and a sense of belonging.
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Confidentiality: We maintain the privacy of our Carers, ensuring a safe and trusted space for sharing and assistance.
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Empowerment: We provide Carers with the resources and confidence they need to thrive through caring and the ability to advocate for themselves and those they care for.
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Collaboration: Working together with Carers, professionals, and the wider community, we strive to build a supportive and innovative environment.
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Respect: Every individual’s experience and contribution is valued, and we uphold the dignity and rights of all Carers.
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Continuous Improvement: We are committed to learning and adapting, seeking feedback to enhance the services that will be offered at CoLLaB and through partnership working.
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