Supporting people

A Kirkby community therapy garden has showcased the work it does during an event to mark the planting of 30 new trees – part of the Queen’s Green Canopy Jubilee tree planting initiative.

If you are experiencing hardship and are struggling to access food or pay for heating, then help is available. Find out how.

Additional support for 11 to 19 year olds through the School Nursing Service.

Regular smear tests can help prevent cervical cancer.

At the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 25 May 2022, Cllr Del Arnall was confirmed as the Cabinet Member…

It’s Carers Week. Find out about the support for carers in Knowsley, and how you can get involved.

A new state of the art breast screening facility has arrived in Kirkby. It’s hoped the new screening centre will help increase uptake of mammograms in the borough.

Everton in the Community is supporting older adults and their physical wellbeing with a new programme which aims to reduce…

Find out more about the support available to those affected by dementia this Dementia Action Week

Loneliness is an issue that can affect us all, young or old, but there are lots of ways to help if you or others are feeling lonely.

The council is taking action to ensure payments are made to care provider staff following concerns raised by some care workers about delays in payments.

People are invited to take part in a survey to help shape the future of stop smoking services in Knowsley.

Following on from the success of last year, small grants to support short breaks for disabled people and their families are available again.

We’re urging residents to take time to think about their wellbeing as part of Stress Awareness Month this April. The…

Knowsley Council has been awarded a further £1.862m (in addition to the initial allocation of £1.9m) from the Government’s Household…

The Household Support Fund has been extended by a further six months, and is now available to Knowsley families until the end of September 2022.

Here are the details of health services in Knowsley available over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Local businesses, partners and community leaders have come together at events to shape how they will work together to build stronger local communities.

The increase in payments to those who foster directly for the council are in recognition of the amazing contribution they give to support local young people.

OFSTED and the CQC will be conducting a joint Local Area Inspection of our Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND) services. 

Residents are being reminded that welfare benefit advice is free. Reports have been received of a company offer advice in…

Knowsley residents who are not in employment, education or training can join an online event to find out more about careers in health and social care.

Roby Medical Centre was subject to vandalism last week and the surgery is currently closed. However, alternative temporary arrangements are…

Find out more about Knowsley Parent Carer Voice – a community of people in the borough who have children with SEND.

Knowsley Council is making payments to frontline care workers in the borough, in recognition of their work throughout the pandemic.

How to check your status this national testing week.

We all need to look after our mental health, and by having conversations about it we can help ourselves and others.

A new campaign to support families in Knowsley with their baby and toddler’s development.

The Wellpoint Kiosk is a self-service health kiosk based at Kirkby Leisure Centre until early September.

We’re appealing for members of the Black, Asian or other racial minority communities to take part in a new Knowsley creative project.

Knowsley pledges to do whatever is possible to protect vulnerable people from gambling harm.

Adult learning provision in Knowsley continues to be Good, a recent Ofsted inspection has confirmed.

All those interested in improving the life chances of young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) are invited to two Preparing for Adulthood online workshops.

If you want to quit smoking for your family and for your own health check out all the free tools and support.

Find out about the help available to households who may be struggling to buy food or pay for fuel over the festive period.

With rising COVID-19 rates, the vaccination offers you the best protection from the virus and will help to reduce the…

The Lower My Drinking app can help with your New Year’s resolutions.

Think Ahead’s mental health social work training programme is launching in Knowsley. Applications are invited from graduates and career-changers looking to make a real difference to people with mental health needs.

This time of year can be difficult for many people and it can really take a toll on your mental…

How KBT £2.5m Hardship Fund is support families.

Households in Knowsley are to get warmer, greener homes, thanks to a £1.854m funding award from from the Government’s Local Authority Delivery Scheme and the Home Upgrade Grant.

Help to keep eligible residents warm, safe and healthy over the winter months.

This World AIDS Day we are lighting the Greystone footbridge red as a symbol of compassion, education & support for people living with HIV on Merseyside.

Knowsley Council has been allocated £1.9m as part of the Government’s Household Support Fund. The aim of the fund is…

Find out more about your rights as an unpaid carer and the practical support available this Carers Rights Day, 25 November.

Find out more about the different types of adult abuse and neglect this Safeguarding Adults Week – and the role we can all play in helping to prevent it.

Knowsley Cabinet Members endorse Council’s draft Gambling Policy.

Men in Knowsley are urged to check out the support available to help them look after their health and wellbeing.

The Lower My Drinking app is a great way to help you start making changes to your drinking habits.

Men experiencing depression or anxiety can now access support from the new Everton in the Community ‘Stronger Together’ programme.

Carers – those receiving Carer’s Allowance, or those who are the main carer of an older or disabled person – are entitled to a free flu vaccination to protect themselves and those they care for from flu.

Parents and carers in Knowsley can find out about an innovative, digital mental health support service for children and adults by signing up for a free online event on 13 October.

Parents, carers and adult social care staff have celebrated their involvement in aromatherapy and gentle massage workshops aimed at helping young people and adults with support needs.

Parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities are invited to coffee mornings organised by Knowsley Parent Carers Voice and hear about the help available to them.

​Following a break due to the pandemic, two support groups which support people in the Knowsley who are living with hearing loss or Tinnitus are starting up again.

Knowsley residents over the age of 19 can access free, digital mental health and wellbeing support, thanks to an innovative partnership between Knowsley Council and Qwell.

The Stay Alive app could help save the life of someone in suicidal crisis

Knowsley’s Health Visiting and School Nursing service will be delivered by Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) from February 2022.

Discuss your concerns about cancer at the CRUK roadshow when it visits Kirkby town centre on 7 and 8 June.

If you want to lose weight, eat healthily or get active, now’s the perfect time to turn things around.

A Tinnitus support group and a Hard of Hearing support group will be starting in Knowsley over the coming weeks.

Her Majesty the Queen has thanked a Knowsley resident for her tireless work providing mental health support in the borough.…

Lower My Drinking is a new app to help you manage your drinking habits.

A package of investments worth almost £2.5m supporting young and older residents have been agreed by Knowsley’s Cabinet.

Knowsley Council is marking Mandela Day on Sunday 18th July 2021 by lighting up the Greystone Footbridge yellow. Mandela Day…

Knowsley Council has allocated up to £100,000 to support residents in need over the summer. The Council has committed the…

There’s extra advice for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable to help them stay safe following the announcement about the lifting of Covid 19 restrictions from 19 July.

Community projects supporting men’s mental health and wellbeing can apply for up to £5,000 funding

If you’re feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed support is available from a new text support service.

Just a few weeks ago, Knowsley Council announced the launched of its £2.5m Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund, aiming to…

Community groups and organisations working to support the health and wellbeing of residents as they recover from the Covid pandemic are invited to apply for a share of the Knowsley Foundation Covid-19 Support Fund.

Throughout the pandemic, Knowsley Council continued to provide essential services and supports to residents. It adapted how it delivered those…

The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has launched the largest survey of children ever attempted – “The…

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, children and young people have experienced a huge amount of upheaval, from schools closing and not…

Despite a significant reduction in the number of COVID cases since the turn of the year it is vital everyone…

We’ve got lots of great ideas to help you connect with nature and boost your health and wellbeing plus mental health advice and support

Knowsley Working Well has secured additional funding from Knowsley’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) to assist local businesses (SME’s) and…

There’s lots of support, resources and practical tips to help you deal with stress and look after your mental health.

The Reach Out to Face Forward mental health community programme has continued to provide a wide range of activities to support Knowsley residents’ mental health and wellbeing throughout the pandemic.

The last year has been extremely challenging for everyone. Many residents may now have been working from home for a…

Young people have created an animation to help others who may be feeling anxious due to Covid-19

Clinically Extremely Vulnerable residents are now eligible for additional support from their energy providers as they can now be included on the providers’ Priority Service Register.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for residents across Knowsley. With many coping with job losses, being furloughed, home…

New NO MORE Suicide website for Cheshire and Merseyside is a resource for people seeking suicide prevention information or support.

A new Every Mind Matters campaign has launched to support the nation’s mental health as half of adults say the pandemic has affected their mental health.

A further £2m fund to contribute to the costs of taxi licences has been announced by the Liverpool City Region…

A new £10m round of top-up grants will be made available for all 1,500 businesses supported by the first two…

With Knowsley currently having one of the highest Covid-19 infection rates in the country, peaking at over 1,400 cases per…

As the coronavirus pandemic continues a new campaign is encouraging us to look after our mental health by talking to…

If you’ve resolved to be healthier in 2021 there’s lots of tools and support to help you.

The 2021 Prince’s Trust Youth Index has revealed the devastating toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on young people.…

Knowsley residents on a low income may be eligible for support with their water bill. The United Utilities Back on…

Eligible Knowsley-licensed taxi and private hire drivers can now apply for a one-off support payment from Knowsley Council. Knowsley-licensed drivers…

To help antibiotic resistance, antibiotics should only be taken when prescribed and never saved for later use or shared with others.

It’s all too easy for our drinking to creep up, particularly at times like this. Find ways to drink less and look after your mental health.

The first nine grants, totalling just over £29,000, have been paid as part of the Liverpool City Region Hospitality and Leisure emergency fund.

The Stay Alive app is designed to help both those who are having suicidal thoughts and those who are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.

The council’s Community Support and Volunteer Line on 0800 073 0043 is still here to help residents who are self isolating without support from family or friends and those facing financial hardship.

Knowsley Council has employed a team of Covid-19 Prevention and Support Officers to support its response to Covid-19. The 5…

People on low incomes may be eligible for a £500 payment if they are required to self-isolate. If you are…