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Active Lifestyles (Healthy Lifestyles)
The Active Lifestyles Programme aims to provide the whole community with the opportunity to live a more active and healthy lifestyle. Learning more about physical activity, healthy eating and nutrition has never been easier.We have a number of options depending on your health, level of…Active Sefton Leisure Centres
Active Sefton offers a host of sport and fitness activities, regardless of age or ability. Whether you are new to sport and fitness or need professional coaching advice, they can help you on your way to a more active lifestyle. Click the logos below for…Advice for families of drug users
Lots of families in the UK are living with a loved one who is using or trying to come off drugs. If you're the parent, partner, child or carer of a drug user, you may feel worried, frustrated and alone. It's important to recognise this and get the help and…Alcohol support
Realising you have a problem with alcohol is the first big step to getting help. You may need help if: you often feel the need to have a drink you get into trouble because of your drinking other people warn you about how much you're drinking…Are you eligible for free Childcare for your two-year old?
For families receiving some additional forms of government support. In Sefton, some 2-year-olds are eligible for 15 hours of Free Early Education and Childcare a week for 38 weeks of the year. This can be taken up with an Early Years provider such as a…Autism and Social Communication Team
WELCOME TO THE AUTISM AND SOCIAL COMMUNICATION TEAM SUPPORT AND INFORMATION PAGES. FOR MAINSTREAM SCHOOL SETTINGS: The Autism Team sits within Sefton’s SEN and Inclusion Service (SENIS). They provide advice and support to mainstream schools to enable the effective inclusion of autistic…Carers Assessment
As you are a parent you have the right to request a parent carer assessment under the Children and Families Act 2014. The assessment will areas such as consider: Your individual needs as a parent carer What could make looking after your child easier for…Childcare
Universal childcare informationGood quality childcare and early education is not only good for children; it gives parents more freedom to work, study or train for a job too. But juggling work with bringing up children is not easy. Choosing childcare and early education is a…Childminders
Registered childminders are professional day carers who work in their own home to provide care and education for other people's children in a family setting. Typical working hours are from around 7am to 6pm, but some childminders may be able to work more flexibly and…Childminding
If you love working with children and are thinking of setting yourself up as a childminder from your own home, you may be eligible for start-up funding from the Department for Education. To help you get started on your journey to being a childminder, whether…Concerned about a child or young person?
If you are worried that a child may be suffering significant harm, or if you are concerned that a child has suffered harm, neglect or abuse, please follow the advice below. Members of the public can: Call 0345 140 0845 between 8am and 6pm (minicom 0151…Coping With Bereavement
The death of a loved one can be devastating. Bereavement counsellor Sarah Smith describes some of the feelings that can arise from losing someone, and where you can go for help and support. Bereavement affects people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way…Day Nurseries
Searching for a day nursery? You can view details of all Sefton day nurseries right here on the Sefton Directory.Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse affects people from all walks of life and in many different ways. Find out what classes as domestic abuse, how to report it and how, under Clare’s Law, you can find out if a partner has a history of domestic violence or abuse.…Domestic abuse against men
Find out about domestic abuse (or domestic violence), and where to get support if it's happening to you. Domestic abuse, also called domestic violence, includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members. Anybody can be affected by domestic abuse, and…Drug addiction: getting help
If you need treatment for drug addiction, you're entitled to NHS care in the same way as anyone else who has a health problem. With the right help and support, it's possible for you to get drug free and stay that way. Where to get…Free Early Education and Childcare
The benefits of a good early education Children like to explore the world around them, play with other children and have fun. Good early years education from a young age can help boost child development. Early education is about learning through play. Children will learn…Get Help For Someone Being Abused or Neglected (Child)
1 Get help for a child (You are here) 2 Get help for an adult For emergency services please dial 999 REPORT A CHILD AT RISK If you are worried that a child may be suffering significant harm, or if you are concerned that a…