Supporting people

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 now 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…

The NHS has produced guidance for people who suspect they have coronavirus and need to self-isolate at home. The guide…

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.

We are supporting the #QuitforCovid campaign as there has never been a more important time to quit smoking.

Morrisons – who are opening a new store in Kirkby town centre – have pledged to help the local community by supporting Knowsley’s Volunteer Hub.

Knowsley Council along with partner organisations across the Liverpool City Region have teamed up to launch a new domestic abuse campaign – telling anyone experiencing abuse during the Coronavirus pandemic: #YouAreNotAlone.

Knowsley Council’s Trading Standards team is issuing advice to help to keep ‘bogus callers’ away and sharing the message ‘If in doubt, keep them out.’

Guide Dogs have launched a new phone line for people with sight loss and their families, to help support them during the coronavirus outbreak.

There is a range of bereavement support available including an NHS helpline, support for children and adults, as well as guidance with practical arrangements.

Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) funding will provide additional support for adoptive families during these challenging times.

With hundreds of you now signed up to help as volunteers in Knowsley, we’ve produced some FAQs to help answer any questions you may have.

Knowsley Council is offering additional financial support for the Adult Social Care system, which is under pressure as a result of COVID-19.

Knowsley Council has joined a national campaign to raise awareness of illegal money lenders (loan sharks) using the Coronavirus outbreak to prey on people.

A new campaign has been launched across the Liverpool City Region to ensure victims of domestic abuse know where to turn to for help and support.

A new mental health campaign has launched urging everyone to be ‘Kind to Your Mind’ during the Coronavirus pandemic. It aims to support the mental wellbeing of people living and working in Cheshire and Merseyside.

With the restrictions on going out extended, the council is reminding victims of domestic abuse about where and how to get help.

Are you self-employed?  Or supporting someone who is? The ‘Better Off Finance’ team at Citizens Advice Knowsley remain open and are working with existing and new clients by telephone and email.   

Cheshire & Merseyside NHS Trusts have launched new mental health helplines for people in need of mental health crisis support.

Residents aged over 70 and those eligible for a free flu jab, will be receiving a letter this week offering help & support from Knowsley Council and Knowsley CCG.

At this time, with many families at home together and parents trying to juggle work, childcare and home schooling, a “hints and top tips” document has been produced for parents / carers to help them through this challenging time.

From Friday, 10 April, NHS staff will be able to travel for free on buses and Merseyrail trains across the city region.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, there is help available.

Knowsley Public Health has updated its 10 Ways to Wellbeing advice to help you and your family look after your mental health and wellbeing whilst staying at home.

Merseyside Police has advice for domestic abuse victims on using ‘999 silent solution’ telephone system in an emergency. Here is a message from them.

Keeping teenage children entertained and explaining the importance of social distancing can be difficult – here are some tips to help parents.