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'Carer Connection Centre'
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
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​
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.​​​​​​​​​​​
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.
'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.
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.
'Carer Connection Centre' & 'Children's Centre'
Wednesday 19th August
Parent Carer Support for the Holidays
11am to 1pm
SENDLO is Wirral’s Local Offer for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, bringing together helpful information about education, health and social care support for children and young people aged 0 to 25.
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For parents, family members and Carers, SENDLO can make it easier to understand what support is available, where to find advice, and how to access services, activities and guidance across Wirral.
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It is a useful starting point for Carers who want clear, local information to help them feel more informed, supported and confident when navigating SEND services.
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'
Wednesday 19th August
Training, Education and Employment
10am to 3pm
Come and meet the
DWP Employment Advisor
Available 10am to 3pm
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​A Disability Employment Adviser (DEA) is a specialist within the DWP who provides tailored, personalised support to people with disabilities, health conditions, and caring commitments.
Working both within the job centre and community through outreach, a DEA helps individuals move closer to work by identifying health‑related barriers, exploring strengths and transferable skills, and supporting realistic and achievable goals.
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They offer friendly coaching and advice on how health, caring responsibilities, and work can fit together, suggest suitable training, volunteering, or development opportunities, and explain reasonable adjustments that may make work more manageable.
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DEAs also connect people with local services, charities, and community partners to provide additional support and help individuals progress at a pace that feels right for them.
Wednesday 12th August
Practical Support and Resources
​​​​​​​​​​​​​DIRECT PAYMENTS
PEOPLE, PLACES, LIVES
(Formerly People Plus)
Available 1pm to 3pm
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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.
August times at CoLLaB
Carer Support Every Wednesday at Greasby Library - Rolling Programme
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