Empower those to empower others. Strategic Carer Engagement Lead | Mersey Care. All views are my own

Liverpool, England
Joined March 2014
#VCFSE funding available! πŸ‘‡πŸ½ We've funding available for Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations to help improve carer support within diverse multi-ethnic communities πŸ’™ The deadline for applications is 12 January 2024 - merseycare.nhs.uk/vcfse-fund…
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#VCFSE funding available! πŸ‘‡πŸ½ We've funding available for Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations to help improve carer support within diverse multi-ethnic communities πŸ’™ The deadline for applications is 12 January 2024 - merseycare.nhs.uk/vcfse-fund…
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Excitement building for today’s #carers Christmas parties. A whole day of fun being run and supported by a great team ⁦@Mersey_Care⁩. πŸŽ…πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ„
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The ⁦@Mersey_Care⁩ party’s in full swing ⁦@TheFlorrie⁩ today. Santa came to say thank you to all of our amazing #carers for everything they do every day! 😍❀️
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Today is #YoungCarersActionDay 😊 As a Trust we have pledged our support for #YoungCarers and we work in partnership with our local young carer organisations to champion the needs #Carers across our Trust footprint πŸ—Ί carers.org/young-carers-alli… @CarersTrust @Seftoncarers
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Claire Dutton retweeted
"That ten minute conversation changed my life because it helped me understand how important it is to get support." Today is #YoungCarersActionDay and the theme is Make Time for Young Carers. Find out more about the theme and why we chose it πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3HczONo
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Claire Dutton retweeted
It is #YoungCarersActionDay and our young carers demand identification and representation of their needs in government policies. Urge your MP to pledge their support by signing the Young Carers Pledge. Find out more here: bit.ly/41BAXXZ #YoungCarers #UnpaidCarers
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Our engagement team met lots of our #YoungCarers last night @_ncompass 😊 Need some #WednesdayMotivation? They made these beautiful little sand art stars, creativity is contagious, pass it on ✨ Get involved ➑ merseycare.nhs.uk/health-and… #Warrington #YoungCarers #Engagement
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Had a great afternoon at the carers Celebration event, what a beautiful venue, spoke to lots of carers & the afternoon tea was delicious. Tomorrow it’s Carers Rights day and I’m looking forward to having a meeting with some of the families at Merseycare Whalley #carersrightsday
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Claire Dutton retweeted
Today marks the start of #CarersWeek 2022. Our recent report #PushedToTheEdge highlighted that 91% of unpaid family carers feel ignored by the Government. It's time to make caring visible, valued and support. carers.org/campaigning-for-c…
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It's #CarersWeek, which is all about making unpaid care visible, valued & supported. The lovely team at @LivCarersCentre are getting ready to deliver cupcakes to 500 unpaid carers in the area. These boxes will contain two lovely cupcakes for carers to enjoy with a cup of tea 🧁
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What is a #carer? β€˜Someone who cares (unpaid) for family or friends with a disability, illness or who need support.’ It's important to recognise that #carers may need additional support to manage their own lives. Find out more ➑ bit.ly/carer-support #CarersWeek
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Beautiful clear sunny skies @LifeRooms_MC Southport. Still spaces on the @TEDTalks session this afternoon 1400 today!! – at Southport, England
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Claire Dutton retweeted
The doors are back open at @LifeRooms_MC #Bootle (and Walton/ Southport also!) - come and see us between 09.30 & 4.30pm - the kettle is on πŸ˜πŸ’š #ReopeningTheLifeRooms #Wellbeing – at Seaforth, England
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Claire Dutton retweeted
It was an absolute pleasure to be a guest on my best mates @AirtimeJohn You Tube Channel/ Podcast to talk about Mental Health! Check it out here.... youtu.be/l75_bhKDaZI – at Liverpool, England
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⚠️Life Rooms Southport building is closed from Tuesday 7 September for refurbishment. We apologise for any inconvenience πŸ’š Telephone support is still available via: 01704 383 198 and our online learning timetable can be found here: ow.ly/Kl7550G3TZS ⚠️
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Claire Dutton retweeted
We have a huge range of activities to keep families & young people in our area entertained this summer: everything from Roller DiscosπŸ•Ί to trips to the seaside πŸ–οΈ Activities are by booking only with limited numbers, call in or phone 0151 728 2323 to take part. #FlorrieSummer
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Do you work with our Pathways Advice Service or interested in becoming a Life Rooms partner organisation? Join our Pathways Partnership Side by Side Meeting Friday 9 April between 10am-11.30am. Just email [email protected] or call 0151 478 6556 to get involved.
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Are the #COVID-19 restrictions affecting your #mentalhealth. @Mersey_Care have developed a dedicated phone support line with @talk_lpool and @LifeRooms_MC to offer help and support. There are services available 24/7, see list of contact numbers. Don't struggle in silence
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