Supporting people

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 have a child with SEND Knowsley Council would like your views on services.

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

There are a range of support services available for those experiencing loneliness this Christmas.

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.

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…

An adoptive family from Merseyside feature in a new national campaign highlighting most people have what it takes to be a good adoptive parent.

New NHS-approved guidance offers tips and advice for parents and carers on how to support children’s mental wellbeing.

United Utilities are providing additional support to their customers in Knowsley affected financially by COVID-19 and struggling with their water…

The last few months have put extra pressure and strains on our health and wellbeing, but support is available to…

During lockdown Emerging Futures, a not for profit organisation, supported Knowsley residents who live with a loved one who has issues with drugs or alcohol. The free support is still available and Knowsley now has two dedicated coaches.

The pandemic has put many additional stresses and strains on what are already busy lives. Some people have coped with the situation of staying at home, lockdown, being furloughed, home schooling children, having to stretch finances even further. However, others have struggled and they feel like their life is spiralling out of control.

Knowsley Council Leader Cllr Graham Morgan and his Cabinet have sent personal messages of thanks to the many individuals, volunteers, businesses and community groups who have supported Knowsley’s Community and Volunteer Hub during the Coronavirus crisis.

During National Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week (18 to 22 November) a number of pop-up information hubs will be created across Knowsley to promote awareness of safeguarding and encourage people to report their concerns.

Mandatory MOT testing for vehicle owners will recommence from Saturday 1 August. In March, vehicle owners were granted a six-month…

With private companies offering antibody tests we are being reminded that these tests are not fully validated and do not test for immunity from Covid-19.

What’s changed in your children’s eating habits during Covid19? Are they crazy for carrots and home cooking, or constantly craving crisps & chocolate? A new survey wants you to share your experience.

During the coronavirus pandemic Knowsley residents will be following the Government’s advice to stay at home as much as possible. However some people may be living with a loved one who has issues with drugs or alcohol.

As mental health issues can made worse by the current pandemic, remember – it’s good to talk. If you need someone to turn to, here’s where a listening ear can be found.

Don’t struggle with mental health issues alone – here are some sources of help and support for people of all ages.

Open seven days a week the free bereavement helpline provides emotional support and practical information.

With test and trace being talked about a lot in the news, we explain exactly what it is and what it might mean for you.

Care homes in Knowsley will benefit from a £640,000 fund set up to help them absorb the cost of empty beds during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Knowsley consumers who have tickets for cancelled flights, holidays and events must have their legal rights to a refund upheld,…

Measures announced to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19) have seen people’s day-to-day lives drastically altered.

Knowsley residents are being urged to look after their heart health during the coronavirus pandemic. Many people across the region…

We are shining the spotlight on the work of our Adult Social Care teams – showing the breadth of support…

We’re highlighting the range of support available to help mums in Knowsley breastfeed during lockdown as part of Breastfeeding Celebration Week

Are you thinking about your future? Are you looking for help and support? The Households into Work team is here for you.

During these challenging times it’s important that we look after our mental wellbeing and the kind to your mind campaign is designed to help us do that

If you need help as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, Knowsley has an army of volunteers ready to help!

To help to support the council’s response to the Coronavirus outbreak and support vulnerable residents, its Adult Social Care team is providing vital services.

A book of remembrance has been launched for all those who have died as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

There are lots of mental health and wellbeing resources to support you during Mental Health Awareness Week and throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Knowsley’s Innovate Volunteering has played a key role in ensuring people facing hardship during the Coronavirus outbreak receive the help they need.