About The Livewell Programme: supports local people to make positive lifestyle changes
o get more activeo eat healthiero quit smoking o lose weight o relax and unwind
encourages people to get involved in local activities and courses near to where they live helps people reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (e.g. stroke) supports local organisations and workplaces with training, advice and resources around health
and wellbeing promotion
How can people find out more about the free courses and activities and access them? Option 1Read about the list of free activities and courses on the following pages. Most sessions do not require booking so people can just turn up.
Option 2 Call the team on 0151 630 8383Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 6.00pmFriday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
Option 3 Visit www.wirralct.nhs.uk
Don’t forget, you can also ‘like’ our new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LivewellWirral and follow us on Twitter @wirralct!
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HEALTH TRAINER SESSIONSHave a free lifestyle assessment with a health trainer to see what support you could benefit from. Your health trainer can give you information about activities and courses to help you make that first step to a healthier lifestyle. Just drop in to speak to a health trainer (or call 0151 630 8383 to make an appointment, if required)
Fridays1.30pm - 3.30pm(appointments only)
Beechwood Recreation Centre18 Beechwood DriveWirralCH43 7ZUCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
BEECHWOOD
Mondays10.00am – 12.00noon(appointments only)
Birkenhead Central Library,Borough Road,BirkenheadCH41 2XBCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
BIRKENHEAD
Fridays1.00pm – 4.00pm(appointments only)
Birkenhead One Stop Shop,Conway Street (opposite bus station)BirkenheadCH41 6JDCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
BIRKENHEAD
Fridays12.30pm – 4.30pm(appointments only)
Vittoria Medical CentreVittoria Street,Birkenhead,CH41 3RHCall Vittoria Medical Centre to book an appointment*please note you must be registered with this GP practice to attend this session.
BIRKENHEAD
Wednesdays12.00noon – 1.30pm(drop in)1.30pm – 3.00pm(appointments only)
Charing Cross Methodist ChurchBirkenheadCH41 4DXCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
BIRKENHEAD
Mondays10.00pm – 12.00pm(appointments only)
Rowlands Pharmacy,9 Princes Pavement (near Argos)BirkenheadCH41 2XYCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
BIRKENHEAD
Mondays2.00pm – 3.30pm(appointments only)
St. James CentreLaird StreetBirkenheadCH41 7ALCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
BIRKENHEAD
Tuesdays8.30am – 12.00noon(appointments only)
Cavendish Medical Centre,Birkenhead Medical Building, 31 Laird St, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 8DBCall Cavendish Medical Centre to book an appointment*please note you must be registered with this GP practice to attend this session.
BIRKENHEAD
Mondays9.30am – 12.00noon(drop in)
Tomorrows Women WirralSt Laurence’s SchoolBeckwith Street EastBirkenheadCH41 3JE
BIRKENHEAD
Mondays09.15am – 12.15pm
Eastham One Stop ShopMill Park Drive (at the front of library)
EASTHAM
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(appointments only) EasthamCH62 9GBCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
Thursdays9.30am – 12.30pm(appointments only)
Moreton Health Clinic8-14 Chadwick StMoretonCH46 7XACall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
MORETON
Wednesdays4.30pm – 7.00pm(appointments only)
Moreton Health Clinic8-14 Chadwick StMoretonCH46 7XACall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
MORETON
Thursdays2.00pm – 4.00pm(appointments only)
Moreton LibraryPasture RoadMoretonCH46 8SACall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
MORETON
Fridays9.15am – 11.15am
Wednesdays17:15 – 17:45(appointments only)
Rock Ferry Library/One Stop ShopUrban VillageOld Chester RdCH42 3TDCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
ROCK FERRY
Fridays10.00am – 11.30am(appointments only)
Medicx Pharmacy (in the grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre, Derby Road)Church RoadBirkenheadCH42 0LQCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
TRANMERE
First Tuesday of the month10.00am – 12.00noon(appointments only)
Swettenhams Chemist4 Tranmere CourtChurch RoadTranmereCH42 5ABCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
TRANMERE
Saturdays10.00am – 11.30am(appointments only)
St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre)Church RoadBirkenheadCH42 0LQCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
TRANMERE
Tuesdays2.00pm – 4.30pm(appointments only)
St Catherine’s Health CentreHeart Support , Ground FloorChurch RoadBirkenheadCH42 0LQCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
TRANMERE
Mondays1.00pm – 4.00pm (appointments only)
Wirral Heart Support St Catherine’s Health Centre, (moved to first floor)Church RoadBirkenheadCH42 0LQCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
TRANMERE
Fridays9.30am – 12.00noon(appointment only)
All Day Health CentreArrowe Park HospitalCH49 5PECall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
UPTON
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Tuesdays1.30pm - 4:00pm(appointments only)
Central Park Medical CentreVictoria Central Health CentreMill LaneWallaseyCH44 5UFCall Central Park Medical Centre to book an appointment*Please note: you must be registered with this GP practice to attend this session. Please book through Practice Reception staff.
WALLASEY
Wednesday2.00pm-5.00pm(appointments only)
Field Rd health CentreField Rd,Wallasey,CH45 5BGCall Field Road Health Centre to book an appointment- 0151 639 7054*Please note: you must be registered with this GP practice to attend this session. Please book through Practice Reception staff.
WALLASEY
Mondays9.30am – 12.30pm(appointments only)
Somerville Medical Centre69 Gorsey LaneWallaseyCH44 4AACall Somerville Medical Centre to book an appointment*Please note: you must be registered with this GP practice to attend this session. Please book through Practice Reception staff.
WALLASEY
Fridays1.30pm- 4.00pm(appointments only)
St George’s Medical CentreField RoadNew BrightonCH45 5LNCall St George’s Medical Centre to book an appointment
WALLASEY
Fridays8:30am – 12:00noon(appointments only)
Victoria Health CentreFloor 2 Area DVictoria Central HospitalMill LaneWallaseyCH44 5UFCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
WALLASEY
Thursdays1.30pm – 4.00pm(appointments only)
Wallasey One stop shopTown HallWallaseyCH44 8EDCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
WALLASEY
Tuesdays9.30am – 12.00noon(appointments only)
Water Street ClinicWallaseyCH44 8APCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
WALLASEY
Wednesdays1.30pm – 4.30pm(appointments only)
Wallasey Job CentreSt Albans RoadWallaseyCH44 5XY
WALLASEY
LOSE WEIGHTSupport for people wanting to lose weight. Just turn up unless otherwise stated. For more information or to book an appointment call 0151 630 8383.
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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT ROLLING PROGRAMMES
A free 10 week programme, which aims to help adults (16 years +) with a BMI over 35 lose weight in a supportive and informative way. The programme is structured around, healthy eating, physical activity, behaviour and lifestyle changes, coping strategies and regular follow-up sessions.
Mondays9.30am-10.00am Weigh in and support10.00am -11.00am Weight Management Course11.30am -12.15pm Welcome Session for new clientsCall 0151 630 8383 for more details
Bebington Health Centre (Civic)Civic CentreCivic WayBebingtonCH63 7PN
BEBINGTON
Mondays5.00pm – 6.00pmCall 0151 630 8383 for more details
Beechwood Recreation CentreBeechwood Recreation Centre18 Beechwood DriveBeechwoodCH43 7ZU
BEECHWOOD
Wednesdays6.15pm – 7.45pmCall 0151 630 8383 for more details
Tesco Store, Community RoomBidston TescoLink RoadBidston
BIDSTON
Tuesdays1.30pm -3.00pmCall 0151 630 8383 for more details
Tesco StoreBidston TescoLink RoadBidston
BIDSTON
Fridays9.30am – 10.00am Weigh in and support10.00am – 11.00am Weight Management Course11.30am - 12.15pm Welcome Session for new clientsCall 0151 630 8383 for more details
Birkenhead Fire StationExmouth Street, Birkenhead,Liverpool, CH41 4AX
BIRKENHEAD
Thursdays5.00pm - 7.00pmCall 0151 630 8383 for more details
Birkenhead Fire StationExmouth Street, Birkenhead,Liverpool, CH41 4AX
BIRKENHEAD
Wednesdays3.30pm – 4.30pmCall 0151 630 8383 for more details
Eastham Walk In Centre31 Eastham Rake,WirralCH62 9AN
EASTHAM
Mondays12.30pm – 3.00pmCall 0151 630 8383 for more details
Heswall Library - Committee Room 1st FloorHeswall LibraryTelegraph RoadHeswallCH60 0AF
HESWALL
Mondays3.00pm – 5.00pmCall 0151 630 8383 for more details
Leasowe Millenium Centre,Twickenham Drive,LeasoweCH46 1PQ
LEASOWE
Fridays10.00am – 11.30amCall 0151 630 8383 for more details
Moreton Community CentreMaryland Lane,Wirral,MerseysideCH46 7TS
MORETON
Mondays11.00am – 12.00noonCall 0151 630 8383 for more details
St Catherine's Health Centre - Community Resource CentreChurch RoadBirkenheadCH42 0LQ
TRANMERE
Fridays1.30pm – 2.15pmCall 0151 630 8383 for more details
St Catherine's Health CentreWirral Heart SupportChurch RoadBirkenheadCH42 0LQ
TRANMERE
Thursdays5.30pm - 7.30pmCall 0151 630 8383 for more
St Catherine's Health Centre - Community Resource CentreSt Catherine’s Health Centre
TRANMERE
Date / Time Venue and Additional Info LocationWeigh in and support sessionMondays9.30am – 10.00am(drop in)
Bebington Health Centre,Civic WayBebingtonCH63 7RX
BEBINGTON
Weigh in and support sessionMondays7.00pm – 7.30pm(drop in)
St. James CentreLaird StreetBirkenheadCH41 7AL
BIRKENHEAD
Weigh in and support sessionFridays9.30am – 10.00am(Immediately followed by Women’s Only Aerobics session)(drop in)
Wirral ChangeSt Laurence’s SchoolSt Laurence DriveBirkenheadCH41 3JD
BIRKENHEAD
Weigh it UpWednesdaysCourse involves informal chats about nutrition, healthy eating, wellbeing and keeping active.5.00pm - 5.30pm Weigh in session5.30pm – 6.00pm Meet and Greet6.15pm - 7.45pm Weight Management Course
Community Room, (Top of escalator, back of clothing section)TescoLink RoadBidstonCH43 7AA
BIRKENHEAD
Shaping UpMondays3.00pm - 3.30pm – Weigh in and support3.30pm – 4.00pm Shaping Up Meeting4.00pm – 5.00pm Chair Based ExerciseNo need to book –just turn up
Leasowe Millennium CentreTwickenham DriveLeasoweCH46 1PQ
LEASOWE/MORETON
Weigh in and support sessionMondays2.00pm – 2.30pm(drop in)
Moreton Presbyterian ChurchMoretonCH46 6DF
MORETON
Lose & MoveThursdaysWeigh In and Support5.00pm – 5.30pmWeight Management Rolling Programme (new starters to arrive 5.15pm) - 5.30pm – 6.30pmRelaxation - 6.30pm – 7.30pmCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre, Derby Road)Church RoadBirkenheadCH42 0LQ
TRANMERE
Weigh in and support sessionFridays10.30am – 11.00am(drop in)
St Paul’s HallChurch Road
WALLASEY
GET MORE ACTIVEFree activities designed to help people become more active. Activities available to suit all fitness levels. Just turn up unless otherwise stated. For more information or to book a place call 0151 630 8383.
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Box – FitCircuit class designed for people of all fitness levels. An excellent cardiovascular workout for toning, stress relief and a great way to meet new people and have fun at the same time.No need to book –just turn up
Wednesdays2.00pm – 3.00pm
Noctorum Community CentreRidgeway School CampusNoctorum AvenuePrentonCH43 9EB
BEECHWOOD
Chair based exerciseIdeal for clients with long term health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and bone or joint problem. £1.00 per session.No need to book –just turn up
Mondays3.00pm – 3.45pm
St. James CentreLaird StreetBirkenheadCH41 7AL
BIRKENHEAD
Circuit training and toningCircuit session to improve cardiovascular health, strength and endurance. Helps weight loss and positive wellbeingNo need to book –just turn up
Mondays6.00pm – 7.00pm
St. James CentreLaird StreetBirkenheadCH41 7A
BIRKENHEAD
Women Only ExerciseLow to Moderate all over body cardiovascular and strength workout for women only. All ladies welcome.No need to book –just turn up
FridaysAerobics10.00am – 11.00am
Wirral ChangeSt Laurence’s SchoolSt Laurence CloseBirkenheadCH41 3JD
BIRKENHEAD
Sit-FitSessions can help to improve cardiovascular health, strength and endurance and mobility. Helps with weight loss and positive wellbeing*Wear suitable clothing/footwear and bring waterNo need to book –just turn up
Mondays1.00pm – 2.00pm
Moreton Presbyterian ChurchMoretonCH46 6DF
MORETON
Chair based exercise classA low level chair based class to help with weight loss and improve strength and mobility.No need to book –just turn up
Thursdays11.00am – 12.00noon
St Peter’s Court,Rock Lane EastWirral,CH42 1RWWear suitable clothing and bring water
ROCK FERRY
Circuit classCircuit class designed for people of all fitness levels.Rolling ProgrammeClients can attend any or allNo need to book –just turn up
Wednesdays5.30pm – 6.30pm
Rock Ferry Library/One Stop ShopOld Chester Rd, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH42 3TD
ROCK FERRY
Circuit classCircuit class designed for people of all fitness levels.Rolling ProgrammeClients can attend any or allNo need to book –just turn up
Tuesdays9.30am – 10.30am
Sports BarnRock Ferry Children’s CentreIonic StreetRock FerryCH42 2BL
ROCK FERRY
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Chair based exerciseA low level chair based class to help with weight loss and improve strength and mobility.No need to book –just turn up
Tuesdays10.30am – 11:30am
Victoria Park Cricket ClubVictoria ParkBebington RoadCH42 6SH
TRANMERE
Gym FitnessIdeal for clients who would like to get fit to improve their cardiovascular health, strength, endurance and mobility. If you haven’t exercised for a while then why not give this a go.*Please note: Before you attend the gym you will need to have had a free health assessment with a Health Trainer.Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment
Mondays 1.30pm – 4.30pm(last admission 3.30pm)
St Catherine’s Heart Support GymGround Floor,Go through the door next to the Main Entrance of St Catherine’s Hospital and turn right)Church RoadBirkenheadCH42 0LQ
TRANMERE
Chair based exerciseA low level chair based class to help with weight loss and improve strength and mobility.No need to book –just turn up
Thursdays3.30pm – 4.30pmStarting 10th September 2015
Reay CourtBorough RoadWallaseyCH44 6NQ
WALLASEY
Weigh in with chair aerobicsDesigned for those that want a high impact all over body cardiovascular and strength workout with the support of a chair*Wear suitable clothing/footwear and bring waterNo need to book –just turn up
Thursdays
Weigh in1.30pm – 2.00pm
Aerobics2.00pm – 2.45pm
St Paul’s HallChurch Road
WALLASEY
Weigh in with Low – mid level circuits*Wear suitable clothing/footwear and bring waterNo need to book –just turn up
FridaysWeigh in 10.30am – 11.00amLow – mid level circuits11.00am – 12.00noon
St Pauls HallChurch Road
WALLASEY
For more Wirral based activities to support you with getting more active please call:St Catherine’s Community Centre – 0151-647-3619
MEN’S HEALTHFree courses / activities aimed at supporting men in making positive lifestyle changes. The majority of sessions are aimed at men aged 40+. Just turn up unless otherwise stated. For more information call 0151 630 8383.
Activity Date / Time Venue and Additional Info
Location
Over 40s FootballFitness
Mondays6.00pm –
Beechwood Recreation Centre
BEECHWOOD
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For more information call 0151 630 8383
7.00pm 18 Beechwood DriveBeechwoodCH43 7ZU
Go Men’s HealthAre you a male over 40?5.00pm - 6.00pm: Weigh in and weight management6.00pm - 7.00pm: 40+ Football sessionFor more information call 0151 630 8383
Mondays5.00pm –7.00pm
Beechwood Recreation Centre18 Beechwood DriveBeechwoodCH43 7ZU
BEECHWOOD
For more Wirral based Over 40’s football please call Tranmere Rovers on 0151-608-2354
RELAX, UNWIND, POSITIVE MINDFree activities designed to support clients with relaxation, decrease anxiety and depression and promote positive mind. Just turn up unless otherwise stated. For more information or to book a place call 0151 630 8383.
Course / Activity Date / Time Venue and Additional Info
Location
Calm & Create(Women over 18 years only)
Call 0151 630 8383 to book a place.
FridaysSix week courseStarting 25th September 201510.00am – 11.15am
Tomorrows WomenBeckwith St EastCH41 3JE
BIRKENHEAD
Relaxation(Women over 18 years only)
No need to book –just turn up
FridaysStarting 25th September11.45am - 12.30pm
Tomorrows WomenBeckwith St EastCH41 3JE
BIRKENHEAD
Give Time to RelaxAn on-going relaxation course.No need to book – just turn up
Mondays2.00pm - 3.00pm
St. James CentreLaird StreetBirkenheadCH41 7AL
BIRKENHEAD
Livewell AllotmentCome join our Livewell Allotment. Me meet weekly and tend to our veg and flower plot. All produce grown can be taken home and recipes provided to help make cheap healthy meals.Call 0151 630 8383 to book a place
Thursdays10.00am-11.30am
Edward Kemp Community Garden and Growing AreaAshville RoadWirralCH43 8SA
BIRKENHEAD
Relaxation
No need to book –just turn up
Tuesdays10.30am – 11.30am
Harvest CourtHarvest LaneMoretonCH46 7UD
MORETON
Handmade Sketchbooks with Siobhan
Thursday 24th September 2015
Lady Lever Art GalleryPort Sunlight
PORT SUNLIGHT
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Sustain Handmade books - Come along to create a handmade sketchbook with a member of the Lady Lever Education Team.Call 0151 630 8383 to book a place
1.30pm - 3.30pm WirralCH62 5EQ
Relaxation
No need to book –Just turn up
Thursdays11.30am – 12.15pm
Rock Ferry Library/One Stop ShopUrban VillageOld Chester RdCH42 3TD
ROCK FERRY
Tai Chi Chi-KungCombines gentle stretching, mobility, coordination and breathing exerciseswith mindfulnessNo need to book –just turn up
Thursdays10.30am – 11.30am
Rock Ferry Library/One Stop ShopUrban VillageOld Chester RdCH42 3TD
ROCK FERRY
Tai-Chi Chi KungCombines gentle stretching, mobility, coordination and breathing exerciseswith mindfulnessNo need to book –just turn up
Tuesdays1.00pm – 2.00pm
The Institute (The Scout Hut, opposite St Caths)Church RoadTranmereCH42 5LF
TRANMERE
RelaxationIncluding guided imagery
No need to book –just turn up
Thursdays2.00pm – 3.00pm
Maritime GrangeBorough RoadSeacombeCH44 6NB
WALLASEY
Singing for WellbeingSing yourself well! Fun and free!Call 0151 630 8383 to book a place
Fridays10.30am – 12.00noon
Community Spirit WirralPlace in the parkCentral ParkLiscard (off Liscard Road)
WALLASEY
Talking Wellbeing‘How you think changes how you feel’. Learn techniques to help combat low mood and anxiety. Friendly and welcoming group, come join and help improve your wellbeing.Call 0151 630 8383 to book a place
Fridays1.30pm – 3.00pm
Community Spirit WirralPlace in the ParkCentral ParkLiscard (off Liscard Road)
WALLASEY
STOP SMOKINGWe provide a programme of meetings with trained staff. Issues that might affect quitting will be discussed and you can decide on the best therapy to help you quit. To help motivation, you can measure your carbon monoxide levels at each meeting. You can call to make an appointment or drop in at the venues shown. For more information call 0151 630 8383
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Thursdays09.30am – 12.00pm*First come first served – please note you may need to wait a while to be seen(drop in)
Birkenhead Medical Building,31 Laird StBirkenheadCH41 8DB
BIRKENHEAD
Mondays1.30pm – 4.30pm*Please be mindful that Spider is a abstinent based project(appointment only)
Spider ProjectUnit 54 Woodside Business ParkBirkenhead CH41 1EPFor appointment availability please telephone Spider on 0151 647 7723
BIRKENHEAD
Mondays12.30am – 4.00pm(appointment only)
SuperdrugGrange RdBirkenheadMerseysideCH41 2PHCall 0151 630 8383 for an appointment
BIRKENHEAD
Wednesdays1.00pm – 3.00pm(appointment only)
Bidston TescoWithin PharmacyLink RoadBidstonCall 0151 630 8383 for an appointment
BIRKENHEAD
Tuesdays2.00pm – 7.00pm(appointments only)
Thursdays9.30am – 11.30am(appointments only)
Eastham Clinic31 Eastham Rake,WirralCH62 9ANCall 0151 630 8383 for an appointment
EASTHAM
Thursdays9.30am – 11.30am(appointments only)
Eastham Clinic (Behind Tesco),31 Eastham RakeCH62 9ANCall 0151 630 8383 for an appointment
EASTHAM
Tuesdays10.00am - 12.00noon(appointments only)
Heswall ClinicTelegraph Road,HeswallCH60 7SG (parking restricted)
HESWALL
Mondays9.00am – 12.00noon(appointments only)
Leasowe Primary Care CentreTwickenham DriveCH46 1PFCall 0151 630 0354 for an appointment
LEASOWE
Tuesdays1.45pm – 4.45pm(appointments only)
Moreton Health Clinic8-14 Chadwick StMoretonCH46 7XACall 0151 630 8383 for an appointment
MORETON
Tuesdays1.00pm – 4.00pm(appointments only)
Holmlands Medical Centre16 Holmlands DriveBirkenheadPrenton, Merseyside CH43 0TXCall 0151 630 8383 for an appointment
PRENTON
Monday’s09.00am – 12.00noon*You must be registered with this GP practice to attend this session.
Villa Medical CentreRoman Road, Prenton CH43 3DBCall Reception on 0151 608 4702 for an appointment
PRENTON
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(appointments only)Thursdays10.00am – 12.30pm*First come first served – please note you may need to wait a while to be seen(drop in)
St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre, Derby Road)Church RoadBirkenheadCH42 0LQ
TRANMERE
Mondays4.30pm – 6.15pm(appointments only)
Tranmere RoversRecreation SuiteAccess via Borough RoadPrenton Rd WCH42 9PYCall 0151 630 8383 for an appointment
TRANMERE
Wednesdays2.00pm – 6.15pm(appointments only)
All Day Health CentreArrowe Park RoadCH49 5PECall 0151 630 8383 for an appointment
UPTON
Tuesdays10.00am – 12.00pm*First come first served, there may be a wait before being seen(drop in)1.30pm – 3.45pm(appointments only)
Victoria Central Health CentreRoom S71Second FloorD WingCall 0151 630 8383 for an appointment
WALLASEY
Wednesdays5.00pm – 7.30pm(appointments only)
Victoria Central Health CentreWalk in CentreMill LaneCall 0151 630 8383 for an appointment
WALLASEY
Wednesdays1.30pm – 4.00pm(appointments only)
Wednesdays1.30pm – 4.30pm(appointments only)
Victoria Central Health Centre2nd Floor, Area DMill LaneCall 0151 630 8383 for an appointment
Telephone Support ClinicWater StreetCall 0151 630 8383 for an appointment
WALLASEY
WIRRAL WIDE
Wednesdays1.30pm- 4.15pm(appointments only)
West Kirby Health CentreThe ConcourseGrange RoadCall 0151 630 8383 for an appointment
WEST KIRBY
Mondays2.00pm – 6.00pm(appointments only)
Telephone SupportCall 0151 630 8383 for an appointment
WIRRAL WIDE
HEALTHY HOMESFree Home Safety Check & Health Support (joint project with Wirral Council and Wirral Community NHS Trust)Healthy Homes includes support for people concerned about the condition of their property – free support may include:• Carbon monoxide detectors• Child safety measures for homes with children up to four years• Home insulation and heating grants• Jobs and training
For further information or to book either a FREE Home Safety Check or a combined Home Safety Check and Health Support appointment please call 0151 630 8383 or email [email protected]
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• Smoke alarms and fire safety checks• Welfare and benefit checks
As part of the free Home Safety Check people are also offered free healthsupport including a health MOT.
HEALTH PROMOTION RESOURCE CENTRE
Opening hours
Monday: 9.00am - 12:30pm / 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday: 9.00am - 12:30pm / 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday: 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 12:30pm / 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Friday: 9.00am - 12:30pm / 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Our Health Promotion Resource Centre has a wide range of FREE visual resources to support people working in Wirral in health promotion, healthcare and other professions (including students and volunteers). These include:
• Activities• DVDs• Leaflets and posters• Teaching packs• Visual prompts
If you work in Wirral, you can register with the Centre and loan resources for FREE by calling 0151 630 8396
Health Promotion Resource Centre,lower ground floor,St Catherine's Health Centre,Church Road,Birkenhead,CH42 0LQ
The Livewell ProgrammeHealth Trainer Free lifestyle assessments with a health trainer to assess what support people will benefit from, providing:
• personalised health action plans, with realistic goals• information on how to get involved in a range of local health and wellbeing activities• motivation and encouragement
Stop Smoking We provide:
• up to 12 weeks motivational support and advice for smokers who are ready and willing to quit• nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) vouchers, if necessary (prescription charges may apply)• liaison with GPs for Zyban or Champix
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• brief intervention and intermediate training courses to equip community staff to provide stop smoking support
Smokers can also self-refer by texting ‘Quit’ with their name and postcode to 80039.
Weight management support for adultsA free 10 week programme, which aims to help adults (16 years +) with a BMI over 35 lose weight in a supportive and informative way.
The programme is structured around:• healthy eating• physical activity• behaviour and lifestyle changes• coping strategies• regular follow-up sessions
Physical activity Wide range of physical activities catering for all levels of health and fitness, encouraging local people to get more active, including:
• chair aerobics• circuit sessions• men only football fitness• walking and cycling groups
Mental wellbeing Group based activities for people with low-confidence/self-esteem, anxiety or mild depression. These include:
• Allotment project – learning to grow a variety of plants, meeting new people, relaxing, and connecting with nature• Creative sessions - helping people relax and feel good through art and craft • Relaxation sessions – learning a variety of skills to unwind and switch off• Tai Chi and Chi-Kung - Combines gentle stretching, mobility, coordination and breathing exercises
with mindfulness.
The teams are also trained to appropriately signpost people to other mental health and wellbeing services where necessary.
Specialist Health Promotion Support for local organisations, agencies or groups promoting health and wellbeing across Wirral. Our expert team provides advice, knowledge and training around:
• brief intervention skills• food and nutrition• health and wellbeing in the workplace• healthy weight• maternal and infant nutrition• oral health• physical activity
Health Promotion Resource Centre
Do you work in health promotion or are you studying health? Our Health Promotion Resource Centre houses a wealth of topic related resources to support you in the delivery of health promotion. Topics include infant feeding, child development & safety, cancer awareness, nutrition & healthy eating, mental wellbeing, sexual health and much more. You can to join for FREE and take full advantage of the wide range of visual resources available including DVDs, leaflets, posters and visual aids.To register please complete our form or for more information call the team on 0151 630 8396 or email [email protected]
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For more information please call 0151 630 8383 or visit www.wirralct.nhs.uk.
Don’t forget, you can also ‘like’ our new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LivewellWirral and
follow us on Twitter @wirralct!
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