Healthwatch Wirral

04/11/2026

💚 Funding available for local environmental projects!

The Liverpool City Region Community Environment Fund is offering grants of up to £30,000 to help community groups across Wirral make a difference. From wildlife and biodiversity projects to greener neighbourhoods and community gardens, the fund aims to support ideas that benefit local people and places.

Applications are open now for schools, charities, community organisations and not-for-profit groups.

📅 Deadline: 30 November 2026.
👉 Find out more and apply at the link in comments

03/11/2026

We welcome the Government’s announcement that Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations will be retained and strengthened. The decision follows concerns that plans to abolish Healthwatch would remove an independent voice for people using health and social care services.

We’ll continue listening to people across Wirral, sharing your experiences to help improve services, and helping you find information and support.

Thank you to the public and local partners for your support during this period of uncertainty.

Find out more here:

Healthwatch Wirral welcomes the Government’s decision to retain and strengthen Healthwatch, protecting independent voice.

28/10/2026

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The Government has today announced that Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations will be retained and the strengthened. Read our response.

27/10/2026

22/10/2026

If you’re on a low household income, you may be able to get help with your Council Tax through Council Tax Reduction (CTR), potentially reducing your bill by up to 50%.

You won’t get this automatically, you need to apply.

You may be able to claim whether you rent or own your home, and whether you’re working or not. What you’re entitled to depends on your circumstances, including:

🤔 Whether you’re responsible for paying the Council Tax
👵Your age and whether you’re working age
🏠 Your household income and any benefits you receive
💷 Your savings, pension or other capital
🧑🏼‍🤝‍🧑🏼 Who lives in your household
👉 Don’t miss out – apply to Wirral Council:

Apply for Council Tax Reduction - https://www.wirral.gov.uk/benefits-and-money/council-tax-reduction/apply-council-tax-reduction

If you think you may have been entitled earlier, you can also ask for your claim to be backdated if you have a reason why you couldn’t apply sooner. You’ll need to explain why and provide evidence.

📣 For our partners: If you’re supporting someone who may be struggling with their Council Tax, please signpost them to the application above.

*Please note: this information is for Wirral residents. Please check with your local Council about what is available to you if you live outside of Wirral.*

20/10/2026

Need to talk to someone today?

💙 Community drop-in services are available without a referral and can be contacted by phone or in person.
💙 You can also call Samaritans free on 116 123.

You do not have to face things alone.

17/10/2026

15/10/2026

Young children can catch and spread flu easily, and it can be very unpleasant for them. It can also lead to serious health complications.

Vaccination helps protect them, as well as others who are at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu, such as babies, anyone who's pregnant, and older people.

Most kids get the vaccine in the form if a quick, painless spray up the nose – it only takes a second, but can help provide the protection needed for them and others over the winter.

Pre-schoolers can get vaccinated at their GP surgery, so accept the invitation to help protect them and others.

08/10/2026

Have you got your tickets for SENDLO Live?

📆 12th October 2026
📍The Hive Youth Zone, Bright Street, Birkenhead, Wirral CH41 4EA
⏰ 9:30am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm (the talks and workshops repeat in each two-hour session)

SENDLO Live, is a one-stop event showcasing the support, services and opportunities available for children and young people with SEND in Wirral.

The event is open to families, professionals, community organisations and partners across Wirral.

Attendees can explore a large marketplace of Education, Health, Care and voluntary sector providers, alongside a programme of talks and workshops.

Reserve your spot ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sendlo-live-tickets-2000377347495?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Wirral Council | The Hive, Wirral Youth Zone | Koala North West | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside