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About The Livewell Programme: supports local people to make positive lifestyle changes

o get more activeo eat healthiero 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)

Thursdays2.00pm – 6.00pm(appointments only)

Fenderway Health CentreFender WayPrentonCH43 9QSCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment

BEECHWOOD

Thursdays9.15am-1.00pm(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

Thursdays2.00pm-3:30pm(drop in)3.30pm-5.00pm(appointments only)

Charing Cross Methodist ChurchBirkenheadCH41 4DXCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment

BIRKENHEAD

Mondays2.30pm – 4.00pm(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 – 10.00am(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(appointments only)

Eastham One Stop ShopMill Park Drive (at the front of library)EasthamCH62 9GBCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment

EASTHAM

Tuesdays10.00am – 3.00pm

Parkfield Medical CentreSefton Rd

NEW FERRY

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(appointments only) BirkenheadNew FerryCH62 5HSCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment

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

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

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

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 Brighton

WALLASEY

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CH45 5LNCall St George’s Medical Centre to book an appointment

Fridays8.30am – 3.30pm(appointments only)

Victoria Health CentreWalk In CentreVictoria 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

Livewell One Stop Drop inTuesday9.30am – 4.30pm

Health Trainer Shop for information, help and support to help you to achieve a healthier lifestyle.Cherry Tree Shop (next to Spec savers)Cherry Square, Wallasey CH44 5XU

WALLASEY

Thursdays4.00pm - 6.30pm(appointments only)

Telephone ClinicCall 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment

WIRRAL WIDE

Campervan Roadshow

Look out for our branded campervan at Grange Road West (Outside the Pyramids Shopping Centre) on Tuesday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th April for a FREE Health MOT. This includes a blood pressure check, personalised action plan and signposting to FREE community based activities.

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EAT HEALTHIERFree cookery demonstrations, learning tasty, low-cost, easy and healthy dishes. There are different recipes each week; come to as many of the sessions as you like. For more information contact 630 8383.

Activity Date/Time Venue & Additional Info LocationCookwell Thursdays

12.00noon -14.00pmVincent Naughton CourtRodney StreetBirkenhead

(Near Birkenhead Central train station. Can also be accessed on Borough Road. No need to book.)Call 0151 630 8383 to book a place

BIRKENHEAD

Cookwell Thursdays14.00pm – 15.30pm

Thorburn CourtThorburn RoadNew FerryCH62 1EUCall 0151 630 8383 to book a place

NEW FERRY

GET MORE ACTIVE

Free 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.

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

Weigh In7.00pm – 7.30pm

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 –

FridaysAerobics10.00am – 11.00am

Tomorrow womenBeckwith St East,BirkenheadCH41 3JE

BIRKENHEAD

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just turn up

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

Weigh In2.00pm – 2.30pm

Moreton Presbyterian ChurchMoretonCH46 6DF

MORETON

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

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

Weight Management & Gym CourseFor clients attending the Livewell Weight Management Course.Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment

Mondays1.30pm – 4.00pm

St Catherine’s Heart Support GymGround Floor,Church RoadBirkenheadCH42 0LQ

TRANMERE

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

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.

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Activity Date / Time Venue and Additional Info

Location

Over 40s FootballFitness

For more information call 0151 630 8383

Mondays6.00pm – 7.00pm

Beechwood Recreation Centre18 Beechwood DriveBeechwoodCH43 7ZU

BEECHWOOD

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

Colouring CafeThe craze for adult colouring is sweeping the nation …A great way to relax, get creative, and find some ‘me time’. All materials providedNo need to book –just turn up

Thursdays, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

3rd March 10th March 17th March 24th March

St James Centre344 Laird StBirkenheadWIRRALCH41 7AL

BIRKENHEAD

Relaxation(Women over 18 years only)

No need to book –just turn up

Fridays11.45am - 12.30pm

Tomorrows WomenBeckwith St EastCH41 3JE

BIRKENHEAD

Singwell BreathwellSinging has been shown to improve wellbeing, and can help improve breathing for people with COPD.Fun and free!Call 0151 630 8383 to book a place

Wednesdays1.30pm – 3.00pm

Birkenhead Fire StationExmouth St,BirkenheadCH41 4NF

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

RelaxationIncluding guided imagery

No need to book –

Tuesdays10.30am – 11.15am

Harvest CourtHarvest LaneMoretonCH46 7UD

MORETON

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Thursdays10.30am – 11.30am

Rock Ferry Library/One Stop ShopUrban VillageOld Chester RdCH42 3TD

ROCK FERRY

RelaxationIncluding guided imagery

No need to book –just turn up

Thursdays11.40am – 12.30pm

Rock Ferry Library/One Stop ShopUrban VillageOld Chester RdCH42 3TD

ROCK FERRY

Be Mindful – four short workshops helping you learn some mindfulness based skills

Introduction to mindfulness Mindfulness and creativity Mindful breathing Mindful eating

Please call 630 8383 for further information

Mondays2.00pm – 3.00pm

Serpentine Road Family Church,100 Liscard Road,Wallasey,CH44 0AA

WALLASEY

RelaxationIncluding guided imagery

No need to book –just turn up

Thursdays2.00pm – 3.00pm

Maritime GrangeBorough RoadSeacombeCH44 6NB

WALLASEY

Colouring CafeThe craze for adult colouring is sweeping the nation …A great place to relax, get creative, and find some ‘me time’. All material and a ‘cuppa’ providedNo need to book –just turn up

Thursdays12.45pm-1.45pm

Maritime GrangeBorough RoadSeacombeCH44 6NB

WALLASEY

Relaxation

No need to book –just turn up

Wednesdays2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Wesley Grange,Pemberton Road,CH49 8JL

WOODCHURCH

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• Smoke alarms and fire safety checks• Welfare and benefit checks

As part of the free Home Safety Check people are also offered free health

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]

WIRRAL WIDE

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support including a health MOT.

The Livewell Programme

Health 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

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.

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]

For more information please call 0151 630 8383 or visit www.wirralct.nhs.uk.

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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

Come and see the wide range of FREE visual resources, DVDs, leaflets and posters that we have available. Also, seems its Dry January why not come try one of non-alcoholic mocktails?’

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

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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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