Wirral Carers Alliance

07/09/2026

Mike is going to attend the Carer Connection Centre, Greasby Library, Wednesday the 9th September from the Wirral Social Prescribing Scheme team.
Lots of resources on keeping active/eating well for 'Know Your Numbers' Week support.

07/09/2026

Know Your Numbers! raises awareness of high blood pressure, encouraging all UK adults to get a blood pressure check.

An ideal blood pressure is under 120/80mmHg.
Do you Know Your Numbers?

It is important that every adult in the UK knows their blood pressure numbers in the same way you know your height and weight.
When you Know Your Numbers! you can take steps to look after your blood pressure and look after your health!

05/09/2026

04/09/2026

Mayor’s Tea Dance

A welcoming afternoon of music, dancing and community spirit

Join us for the Mayor’s Tea Dance at Wallasey Town Hall, a warm and welcoming afternoon bringing people together through music, dancing, tea and conversation.

This special event is an opportunity to meet the Mayor, celebrate community spirit and enjoy good company.

Ballroom Blitz, live music, refreshments and friendly faces, the Mayor’s Tea Dance promises an uplifting afternoon of connection, celebration and civic pride.

Wirral Carers Alliance is donating a number of FREE tickets for Carers.
These FREE tickets are limited now, please email by Wednesday 9th September to request yours.

Tickets for Family & Friends who wish to attend are £10 each, all proceeds go to the Mayor’s Special Charity.
We would love to welcome your loved ones that you care for so we can all enjoy an afternoon together.

Mayor’s Tea Dance in aid of her Special Charity Appeal
16 September from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Wallasey Town Hall.
Unlimited tea and coffee
A delightful selection of sandwiches and cakes
Live music and dancing
Raffle (purchase tickets at the event)

If you would like more information, purchase a ticket or request a FREE CARER TICKET, please email the team at [email protected]

25/08/2026

Supporting Parent Carers this Immunisation Month at the Carer Connection Centre

Wednesday 26th August
Greasby Library
From 11am to 1pm

Deborah Edwards
Improving School Age Immunisation
Cheshire, Warrington & Wirral

IntraHealth provide School Age Immunisations on behalf of the NHS and support is available to Parents and Carers to go through the vaccinations they offer, and how to access the service.

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 teams.

https://www.intrahealth.co.uk/clinical-services/patients/immunisation-vaccination/

25/08/2026

Carer Connection Centre' & 'Children's Centre'
Wednesday 26th August

Parent Carer Support for the Holidays
11am to 1pm

Wirral Carers Alliance are joined by Koala North West and the The Positivitree

Koala North West is a charity organisation that looks after the emotional wellbeing of families, offering practical support and solutions to everyday parenting.

The Positivitree offers support services for Parent Carers of children and young people with additional health, care, educational, emotional or medical needs.
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.

Also supporting Immunisation Month at the Carer Connection Centre
Deborah Edwards
Improving School Age Immunisation Uptake Officer
Cheshire, Warrington & Wirral
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.
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.

18/08/2026

Tonight is the DEADLINE

Have your say !

18/08/2026

📣 Is your child moving to a new phase of education?

Choosing the right school or college can feel overwhelming, particularly when you are unsure where to begin. Our Choosing a School sessions will help parent/carers understand the phase-transfer process and consider which educational setting could best meet their child’s needs.

These sessions are for parent/carers whose child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan and is:

• starting school
• moving from infants to juniors
• moving from Year 6 to Year 7
• moving from Year 11 into post-16 education

During the 90-minute session, we’ll discuss:

✅ Schools or colleges you have the right to request
✅ Choosing the right educational setting
✅ What different schools and colleges offer
✅ Matching a setting’s offer to your child’s needs

Choose from four sessions:

📍 In person - St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
• Thursday 3 September, 10am
• Monday 7 September, 1pm

💻 Virtual
• Wednesday 9 September, 5.30pm
• Thursday 10 September, 10am

Please register in advance to book your place. If you are attending virtually, we’ll send you a joining link.

Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/choosing-a-school

Questions or need help registering? Call us on 0151 522 7990 or email [email protected].

Please share this post with any parent/carer who may benefit.

18/08/2026

'Carers Connection Centre'
Wednesday 19th August
Training, Education and Employment
10am to 3pm
Come and meet the DWP Employment Advisor
Available 10am to 3pm

​​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.

​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.

​DEA will also be at the Carer Connection Centre on the following Wednesday's to offer support from 10am to 3pm

2nd, 16th & 30th September
21st October
4th & 25th November
2nd December

Carers Connection Centre, Greasby Library, CH49 3AT
Every Wednesday
Different Support Each Week
www.wirralcarersalliance.com

14/08/2026

'Carer Connection Centre' & 'Children's Centre'

Wednesday 19th August

Parent Carer Support for the Holidays

11am to 1pm

Wirral Carers Alliance are joined by Koala North West, The Positivitree and Sendlo Wirral