There are lots of things on offer in Knowsley and St Helens which may be useful to access to help you to manage your own health and wellbeing.
There are lots of things on offer in Knowsley which may be useful to access to help you to manage your own health and wellbeing.
Age UK is a charity for older people. They offer help, information and advice for the issues affecting older people and run activities and local social groups. You can call 0300 003 1992 or email enquiries
Beacon Counselling Trust is a North West based education, treatment and support charity, which employs fully qualified therapists who have extensive experience working in the area of mild to moderate mental health to support individuals with their Merseyside based suicide bereavement programme and their North West based gambling harms programme. Call 0151 226 0696 or email support
Carers Centre is an independent, local registered charity and network partner of Carers Trust. We provide a range of services to support and enhance the lives of unpaid carers throughout Knowsley. Call 0151 549 1412 for information.
Citizens Advice is a free service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers. You can call the General Enquiries Line 0808 278 7839 (freephone) or 0151 294 6309 or email advice
Employment Service is a free service supporting local residents into work including support with job applications, interview preparation, training and coaching and mentoring. Call 0151 443 5010 or email employment
Everton in the Community supports the most vulnerable and underprivileged members of local communities, and the charity aims to instil confidence in others by creating life changing opportunities.
Falls and Fracture Prevention Service is based at the Centre for Independent Living in Knowsley with a team of experienced nurses, a physiotherapist and a pharmacist aiming to support people in the local community to minimise the risk of fractures or falling, improve confidence and mobility, and promote independence and active ageing. If you or a relative have experienced a fall, speak to your GP or practice nurse for a referral to the falls team.
Healthy Knowsley provides a one stop shop for information and advice to help support Knowsley residents to improve their own health and wellbeing. There is a range of local services and activities to help you on your way to better health. Free, confidential one to one telephone or video call support is available from the Healthy Knowsley Hub. Call 0800 0731 202 and arrange to speak to one of the wellbeing coaches for personalised support to suit you.
Livv Housing is a housing business and more. We provide 13,000 homes across Liverpool City Region and the North West, plus apprenticeships, training, health and local projects to build flourishing communities or call 0151 290 7000 freephone 0800 561 0007.
Podiatry Service (footcare) aims to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate conditions affecting your feet and lower limbs. You can call 0151 351 8535 or visit the website for details on how to access the service.
Social prescribing is an approach that connects people to activities, groups and services in their community to meet the practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing. It involves being seen by a social prescribing link worker who will work alongside you to connect you to relevant community groups, support and services. Social prescribing is available for anyone over the age of 16 registered with a GP practice in Knowsley. You can book an appointment with a social prescriber through your GP practice.
Smokefree Knowsley is a free service for Knowsley residents who want help to stop smoking. Studies show that you are 4 times more likely to quit successfully with specialist help and support. You can text QUIT to 61825 or call 0151 426 7462
Talking Therapies offer free NHS therapy for people with common mental health problems such as anxiety or depression. The aim is to help people change the way they feel by changing the way they think.
The service is for adults over 16 with common mental health problems including mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and stress. They can help with other problems such as panic attacks, phobias, and PTSD and work with people who are experiencing symptoms of low mood, anxiety or depression linked to a long term physical health condition, pregnancy or being a primary carer for an infant under the age of two. You can call 0151 351 8890 to self refer. Alternatively, speak to your GP or other healthcare professional who will be able to make a referral to the service on your behalf.
Trek Therapy offer free wellbeing walks offering emotional wellbeing and self care with experienced leaders.
Versus Arthritis is a charity community providing support for people with arthritis across the UK. They aim to empower people to understand more about their condition and the treatments and self help options available. There is an arthritis helpline - do you have a question about arthritis or need a listening ear? Their helpline advisors are there to offer support with advice about conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, and gout. You can call 0800 5200 520 or email helpline
Walking Football based at Volair in Huyton Wednesday 7pm to 8.30 pm, open to all. Call 0151 443 2200.
There are lots of things on offer in St Helens which may be useful to access to help you to manage your own health and wellbeing.
Active Lives and Sport Development St Helens can help you get more active, more often. Delivering a variety of activities that are fun, social and specifically for beginners, including Couch to 5K, beginner fitness, table tennis and more. Follow on social media Facebook Sports Development STH / X: @SportsDevSTH
Age UK is the UK’s leading charity for older people. They offer help, information and advice for the issues affecting older people and run activities and local social groups. You can contact them on 0300 003 1992 or by email enquiries
Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers. You can call the general enquiries Line on 01744 737 866 or the Advice Line on 0808 278 7985 or by email enquiries
Contact Cares provides help and advice on health and social care needs for adults and children in St Helens. Providing care and support around the needs of the individual, their carers and family. You can either self refer to Contact Cares or be referred by a professional.
They can help with:
- Therapy / Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care
- Respite Care
- Falls prevention
- Equipment and Adaptations
- Careline
- Reablement for Adults
- Referrals to Children's Services
- Signposting to support and voluntary services
- Urgent Community Response
- Medicines management
- Healthy living, Live Well.
Referrals are accepted for anyone living in St Helens or registered with a St Helens GP. You can contact them on 01744 676 767 or by email contactcares
Go Active is the home of St Helens Borough Council Leisure and Active Lives. They offer a variety of membership packages and pay as you go sessions at Newton Le Willows Health and Fitness, Queens Park Health and Fitness at Sutton Leisure Centre. ‘Good Boost’ which is a pool-based exercise session designed to help you to manage your joint and pain conditions runs out of Queens Park Health and Fitness. You can call Sutton Leisure centre 01744 677 375 or email suttonleisurecentre
Good Boost Newton Le Willows Health and Fitness call on 01744 677 970.
Home Improvement Agency aim is to provide guidance and assistance to vulnerable homeowners and private sector tenants who are older, disabled or vulnerable, to repair, improve, maintain or adapt their homes, helping them to continue living independently in comfort and safety in their own home. You can contact them on 01744 676 555 or by email homeimprovementagency
Pedal Power Community Cycling Group is a friendly, volunteer led community based cycle group within the borough of St Helens. It is affiliated to Cycling UK and works in partnership with St Helens council. You can email sainthelenspedalpower
Podiatry Service (footcare) aims to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate conditions affecting your feet and lower limbs.
Social prescribing is an approach that connects people to activities, groups and services in their community to meet the practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing. It involves being seen by a social prescribing link worker who will work alongside you to connect you to relevant community groups, support and services. Social prescribing is available for anyone over the age of 16 registered with a GP practice in St Helens. You can book an appointment with a social prescriber through your GP practice.
Talking Therapies offer free NHS therapy for people with common mental health problems such as anxiety, stress or depression. The aim is to help people change the way they feel by changing the way they think.
The service is for adults over 16 with common mental health problems including mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and stress. They can help with other problems such as panic attacks, phobias, and PTSD and work with people who are experiencing symptoms of low mood, anxiety or depression linked to a long term physical health condition, pregnancy or being a primary carer for an infant under the age of two. You can self refer online or speak to your GP or other healthcare professional who will be able to make a referral on your behalf.
Torus Foundation strives to help improve lives and grow stronger communities. As the charitable part of the Torus Group they work with a wide range of partners, investing group profits in health and wellbeing, education, social and economic initiatives that improve the lives of local people and help to grow stronger communities. You can call 0300 123 5809 or email info
Versus Arthritis provide support for people with arthritis across the UK. They aim to empower people to understand more about their condition and the treatments and self help options available. There is an arthritis helpline and their advisors are there to offer support with advice about conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, and gout. You can call 0800 5200 520 or email helpline
Walking Football Club The game has very specific rules that outlaw running, tackling and full contact between players. These simple rules ensure that the sport is played safely with due consideration and respect for players of all ages and ability. This slower version of the beautiful game reduces the threat of injury, pain or discomfort. Which is perfect for former players of all and any ability. It’s a great way for those looking to exercise. Sessions run on a Monday mornings and Wednesday and Friday evenings. You can email enquiries
Wellbeing service offers access a wide range of healthy living and wellbeing support through a ‘one stop shop’. They can provide advice and help with healthy eating, exercise, weight management, stopping smoking, breastfeeding, emotional and social wellbeing, oral health and volunteering.
They work with you to help decide which services could make a difference to your health and wellbeing. By just making some small changes you can make a big difference to the way you feel. Call 01744 371 111 or email chcp