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Together, we can tackle loneliness.

According to recent research by the Mental Health Foundation, many people today are suffering from feelings of loneliness and isolation which can have harmful consequences. This year’s theme will focus on the impacts of loneliness and how we can combat it. Furthermore, the study team found a growing public desire for loneliness to be addressed as an urgent issue.

Taking Positive Steps To Prevent Falls

A representative from Medequip was at Wirral Change to talk to the elderly at the Wirral Chinese Association about Taking Positive Steps To Prevent Falls. Older people are most likely to suffer hip fractures as a result of falls, many of which are preventable, and these fractures result in serious consequences. Falls are the most common cause of injury-related deaths in people over the age of 65. Medequip offers a Falls Prevention service that aims to improve the health and well-being of the local population through the early detection and management of risk factors that may lead to falls. For […]

Lift Someone Out of Loneliness

A lot more people suffer from loneliness than you think. There is an increasing rate of loneliness in the UK and it has a significant effect on our physical and mental health. The connection we have with others and our community play a fundamental role in protecting our mental health, and we need to find better ways to curb this epidemic. The Qwell is a mental health service, available to you or a loved one whenever you need it. It is a free and anonymous service Visit http://Qwell.io (18+) for more information.

Ukraine Appeal

Wirral Change teams, Welcome to Wirral and EUSS (EU Settlement Scheme), are here to provide support to local refugees and asylum seekers. Due to the unfortunate ongoing situation in Ukraine the hospitable residents of the Wirral are sponsoring and inviting Ukrainians into their homes. Wirral Change would like them to know we are able to support sponsors and Ukrainian guests with any complex needs. We can provide daily support for vulnerable families with anything they need such as: School Registrations Medical appointment support GP Registration  Utilities  Counselling Volunteering General Advice and Guidance At Wirral Change, we host a number of […]

Wirral job Fair 2022

On the 12th of April 2022, Wirral change hosted the first Wirral Job fair 2022 with a huge turnout from employers and recruiters allowing individuals from the Wirral and neighbouring counties the opportunity to get employment and talk to the organization representatives in person. A number of recruiters and organizations, such as Wirral University hospital, Merseyside Police, British Army, NHS-Chester, McDonalds, Jacksons Lee Solicitors, Koala North West, YMCA, Trade wind recruitment, Asset Training, just to name a few, attended looking for a range of skills. The job fair proved a huge success for all its participants and both exhibitors and […]

World Health day

Today is World Health Day 🌐 Here at Wirral Change our wonderful health team has been supporting our clients with the following issues: Breast Screening with Wirral and Chester Breast Screening Programme. Diabetes & Nutrition with Wirral Community Nutrition NHS. Dementia with Wirral Community Nutrition NHS. Here are some of the services the team provide: • Drug & Alcohol Misuse• Health Eating• Physical Activity• Mental Health• Sexual Health• Screening/Immunisation• Registering with GP/Dentist Our Health & Wellbeing team provide one-to-one and outreach support, removing barriers within existing platforms and addressing issues widely unspoken about within the BAME communities You can our […]

Wirral Change Job Fair 2022

Jobseekers are invited to connect with hiring employers This event is the perfect opportunity to figure out your career path and establish professional relationships! The list of Recruiters attending the Wirral Job Fair 2022 NHS Recruitment Army Fire department Wirral University Hospital Charity Care and support work Recruitment agency Education Recruitment Solicitor Hospitality Food & packaging Factory & Production Education & Upskilling Training & Apprenticeship Construction & Housing Food & packaging Office based roles For jobseekers attending the event, please bring several copies of your CV. Feel free to contact us if you need help creating or updating your CV.

Ramadan and staying healthy

This year, Ramadan will start on the 2nd of April and end on the 1st of May 2022 and concludes with the celebration of Eid-al Fitr. Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting, during which time Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight hours for 30 days, depending on the sighting of the moon. It’s a time of self-reflection, evaluation and recognising the needs of the underprivileged. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with prayer, giving money to charity (zakat), Hajj, and saying the Shahada, which is a profession of faith. Hundreds of […]

The Romanian community making sweets

Our clients from Romania made a traditional desert called “Cornulețe”. Cornulețe is a traditional Romanian pastry which is flavoured with vanilla or rum extract/essence, as well as lemon rind, and stuffed with Turkish delight, jam, chocolate, cinnamon sugar, walnuts, and/or raisins, with the shape representing a crescent. Romanians traditionally eat these during Christmas time, or other special occasions. Recipe 1 cup of bors 2 cups of oil 2 sachets of yeast 1 kg of bread 300 g of icing sugar Turkish delight Put in the oven for approximately 20 mins after rolling in icing sugar