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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…Adults with Learning Disabilities
There is a range of advice, support and activities available in Sefton to support the needs of adults with learning disabilities. If you live in Sefton and have a learning disability you can also join People First Mersyeside and get involved in their community meetings, activities and events. For more…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…Care homes
If you're looking for a residential care home, there's a huge variety of options available. There are permanent care homes for older people, homes for younger adults with disabilities, and homes for children. Care homes may be privately owned or run by charities or councils.…Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS)
Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) supports operational effectiveness through the provision of support to service & eligible MOD civilian families. Contents Role Special educational needs and/or disability (SEND/AN) Retention of Service Family Accommodation School admissions and appeals Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) CEA(SENA) Contact Us…Choosing mobility equipment, wheelchairs and scooters
If you have a long-term or permanent difficulty with mobility, getting a wheelchair or scooter, or other mobility equipment, may help you to live more independently. Household mobility aids A huge variety of household equipment can help someone who is ill, disabled or frail, including:…Concerned about a vulnerable adult?
Concerned about an adult at risk of harm? Adult Social Care within Sefton Council deal with all enquiries relating to harm, abuse or mistreatment. If you have a concern you can make a referral to Sefton Council on 0345 140 0845 to report your concerns. Don't…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…Dementia and care homes
Care homes give people with dementia the chance to live in a home environment with trained staff on hand to look after them day and night. A care home can offer similar kinds of care to what family members provide at home, such as help with…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…Get Help For Someone Being Abused or Neglected.(Adult)
1. Get help for a child 2 Get help for an adult (you are here) For emergency services please dial 999 REPORT AN ADULT AT RISK Professionals that provide services have a duty of care. Sefton has a multi-agency framework for action to safeguard adults,…Hate Crime
A Hate Crime or Incident is any behaviour that someone thinks was caused by hostility, prejudice or hatred of: Disability (including physical impairments, Mental Health problems, learning disabilities, hearing and visual impairments) Gender Identity (people who are transgender, transsexual or transvestite) Race, skin colour, nationality,…Housing Support and Care Homes
Most older and/or disabled people want to live independently in their own homes. Sefton Council provides a range of information about the support available to enable you to do this. You can view this information on the Sefton Council website. There are also a range…How your GP can help you quit
Dr Michael Apple explains what GPs can do to help patients quit smoking for good. "GPs are generally delighted to help people who have decided to quit smoking. That's because about 40% of smokers will die from a smoking-related condition, so we know that stopping is one…Information, Advice and Support
Healthwatch Sefton provides signposting and information service to help you get the best out of your local health and social care services. They are independent and can signpost you to a wide variety of services. We will give you information about the care choices you…Living Independently
There are a range of accommodation options available to individuals wishing to live independently within the community. The range is from fully independent to shared facilities with care and support packages available. Currently this includes: Shared Lives Property Pool Plus Supported Living Supported Lodgings An…