About The Livewell Programme:

 supports local people to make positive lifestyle changes o get more active o eat healthier o quit smoking o lose weight o 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 1 Read 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 8383 Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 6.00pm Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

Option 3 Visit www.wirralct.nhs.uk

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HEALTH TRAINER SESSIONS

Have 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)

Mondays Fender Way Health Centre, BEECHWOOD 3.30pm – 5.30pm Fender Way, , (appointments only) CH43 9QS Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Tuesdays starting 7th April The Quays, 38-44 Woodside Business Park, 10.00am – 12.00noon Shore Road, Fridays starting 10th April Birkenhead, 11.30am – 1.30pm CH41 1EL (appointments only) Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Mondays Birkenhead Central Library, BIRKENHEAD 10.00am – 12.00noon Computer Room, (appointments only) Borough Road, Birkenhead CH41 2XB Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Fridays Birkenhead One Stop Shop, BIRKENHEAD 2.00pm – 4.00pm Conway Street (opposite bus station) (appointments only) Birkenhead CH41 6JD Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Mondays Rowlands Pharmacy, BIRKENHEAD 2.00pm – 5.00pm Princes Pavement (near Argos) (appointments only) Birkenhead CH41 2XY Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Mondays St. James Centre BIRKENHEAD 2.00pm – 3.30pm Laird Street (appointments only) Birkenhead CH41 7AL Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Tuesdays Cavendish Medical Centre, BIRKENHEAD 8.30am – 12.00noon Birkenhead Medical Building, 31 Laird St, (appointments only) Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 8DB Call Cavendish 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 Mondays Tomorrows Women Wirral BIRKENHEAD 9.30am – 12.00noon St Laurence’s School

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(drop in) Beckwith Street East Birkenhead CH41 3JE Mondays Eastham One Stop Shop EASTHAM 09.15am – 12.15pm Mill Park Drive (at the front of library) (appointments only) Eastham CH62 9GB Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Tuesdays Rowlands Pharmacy MORETON 2.00pm – 5.00pm 2a Chadwick Street (appointments only) Moreton CH46 7TE Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Thursdays Moreton Health Clinic MORETON 9.30am – 12.30pm 8-14 Chadwick St (appointments only) Moreton CH46 7XA Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Wednesdays Moreton Health Clinic MORETON 4.30pm – 7.00pm 8-14 Chadwick St (appointments only) Moreton CH46 7XA Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Thursdays Moreton Library MORETON 2.00pm – 4.00pm Pasture Road (appointments only) Moreton CH46 8SA Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Fridays Children’s Centre NEW FERRY 9.15am – 11.30am Grove St School (opposite Village Hall) (appointments only) Gratrix Rd CH62 7BW Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Every other Monday Prenton Medical Centre PRENTON 518 Rd Birkenhead Prenton Merseyside CH43 0TS (Patients only, please call the surgery for appointment – 0151 608 7666) Fridays Library/One Stop Shop ROCK FERRY 9.15am – 11.15am Urban Village or Old Chester Rd Wednesday CH42 3TD 17:15 – 17:45 Call 0151 630 8383 to book an (appointments only) appointment

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Wednesdays alternative weeks Gladstone Medical Centre, ROCK FERRY 2.00pm – 4.30pm 241-243 Old Chester Rd or Birkenhead Thursdays Merseyside 5.15pm – 6.45pm CH42 3TD (appointments only) Call Gladstone 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. Saturdays St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE 10.00am – 11.30am grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre) (appointments only) Church Road Birkenhead CH42 0LQ Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Mondays Wirral Heart Support St Catherine’s Health TRANMERE 1.00pm – 4.00pm Centre, (moved to first floor) (appointments only) Church Road Birkenhead CH42 0LQ Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment First Tuesday of the month Swettenhams Chemist TRANMERE 3.00pm – 5.00pm 4 Tranmere Court (appointments only) Church Road Tranmere CH42 5AB Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Tuesdays St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE 2.00pm – 4.30pm grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre, (appointments only) Derby Road) Church Road Birkenhead CH42 0LQ Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Fridays Medicx Pharmacy (in the grounds of St TRANMERE 10.00am – 11.30am Catherine’s Health Centre, Derby Road) (appointments only) Church Road Birkenhead CH42 0LQ Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Fridays All Day Health Centre UPTON 9.30am – 12.00noon Arrowe Park Hospital (appointment only) CH49 5PE Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Tuesdays Central Park Medical Centre

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1.30pm - 4:00pm Victoria Central Health Centre (appointments only) Mill Lane Wallasey CH44 5UF Call 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. Tuesdays Victoria Health Centre WALLASEY 9:30am – 12:00noon Floor 2 Area D (appointments only) Victoria Central Hospital Mill Lane Wallasey CH44 5UF Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Mondays Somerville Medical Centre WALLASEY 9.30am – 12.30pm 69 Gorsey Lane (appointments only) Wallasey CH44 4AA Call 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. Monday Guinea Gap Baths and Recreation Centre WALLASEY 1.00pm-7.00pm Riverview Road (appointments only) Wallasey CH44 6PX Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Wednesday Field Rd health Centre WALLASEY 2.00pm-5.00pm Field Rd, (appointments only) Wallasey, Merseyside CH45 5BG Call Field Road Health Centre to book an appointment- 0151 639 7054 *Please note: you must be registered with this GP practice to attend this session. Please book through Practice Reception staff. Thursdays Wallasey One stop shop WALLASEY 1.30pm – 4.00pm Town Hall (appointments only) Brighton Street Wallasey CH44 8ED Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Fridays St George’s Medical Centre WALLASEY

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1.30pm- 4.00pm Field Road (appointments only) New Brighton CH45 5LN Call St George’s 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. Tuesdays Water Street Clinic WALLASEY 9.30am – 12.00noon Water Street (appointments only) Wallasey CH44 8AP Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Thursdays Guinea Gap Baths and Recreation Centre WALLASEY 9.30am – 6.00pm Riverview Road (appointments only) Wallasey CH44 6PX Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Tuesday’s Hoole Road Community Hub WOODCHURCH 9.15am -10.45am Hoole Road, (appointments only) Woodchurch, Call 0151 630 8383 to book an 10.45am-12.00noon appointment (drop in)

LOSE WEIGHT Support for people wanting to lose weight. Just turn up unless otherwise stated. For more information or to book an appointment call 0151 630 8383. Date / Time Venue and Additional Info Location Weigh in and support session Health Centre, BEBINGTON Mondays Civic Way 9.30am – 10.00am Bebington (drop in) CH63 7RX Weigh in and support session St. James Centre BIRKENHEAD Mondays Laird Street 7.00pm – 7.30pm Birkenhead (drop in) CH41 7AL Weigh in and support session Wirral Change BIRKENHEAD Fridays St Laurence’s School 9.30am – 10.00am St Laurence Drive (Immediately followed by Birkenhead Women’s Only Aerobics CH41 3JD session) (drop in) Weigh it Up Community Room, (Top of escalator, back of BIRKENHEAD Wednesdays clothing section) Course involves informal chats Tesco about nutrition, healthy eating, Link Road wellbeing and keeping active.

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5-00pm – 6.00pm – Meet and CH43 7AA Greet for new course members. 6.15pm – 7.45pm – drop in and weight management course Shaping Up Millennium Centre LEASOWE/ Mondays Twickenham Drive MORETON 3.00pm - 3.30pm – Weigh in and Leasowe support CH46 1PQ 3.30pm – 4.00pm Shaping Up Meeting 4.00pm – 5.00pm Chair Based Exercise No need to book – just turn up Weigh in and support session Moreton Presbyterian Church MORETON Mondays Moreton 2.00pm – 2.30pm CH46 6DF (drop in) Box – Fit Noctorum Community Centre NOCTORUM Wednesdays Ridgeway School Campus 1.00pm – 2.00pm – Weigh In & Noctorum Avenue Weight Management Course Prenton 2.00pm – 3.00pm – Box Fit CH43 9EB

Circuit class designed for people of all fitness levels. An excellent cardiovascular workout for toning, stress relief and a great way to meet new people and have fun at the same time. For more information call 0151 630 8383 The Wellness Gym St Catherine’s Heart Support Gym TRANMERE Tuesday’s 4:00pm – 7:00pm Ground Floor, (Go through the door next to the Last admittance to the Gym – Main Entrance of St Catherine’s Hospital and 6:00pm turn right) Do you feel you could benefit Church Road from brief advice and support Birkenhead around your weight CH42 0LQ management? Then the Wellness Gym maybe for you. The sessions are designed to give you 15 minutes of motivational support around your food intake alongside access to the gym with a qualified instructor. If your BMI is 35+ and you haven’t exercised for a while then why not give this a go. Please note you must access both parts of this course – the 15 minute theory sessions and the gym.

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Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment

Lose & Move St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE Weigh In and Support grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre, 5.00pm – 5.30pm Derby Road) Weight Management Rolling Church Road Programme (new starters to Birkenhead arrive 5.15pm) CH42 0LQ 5.30pm – 6.30pm Relaxation 6.30pm – 7.30pm Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Weigh in and support session Rock Ferry Library ROCK FERRY Wednesdays Urban Village 2.00pm – 2.30pm Old Chester Rd (drop in) CH42 3TD Weigh in and support session Water Street Clinic WALLASEY Tuesdays Water Street Starting 28th April 2015 Wallasey 4.30pm – 5.00pm CH44 8AP (drop in) Weigh in and support session St Paul’s Hall WALLASEY Thursdays Church Road 1.30pm – 2.00pm (drop in) Weigh in and support session St Paul’s Hall WALLASEY Fridays Church Road 10.30am – 11.00am (drop in)

CHILDRENS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Let’s Get Going Let’s Get Going is Wirral’s FREE new Bebington High Weekly sessions every Monday family fun initiative at Bebington High Sports College, Sports College. The initiative will help and Higher Bebington 4.30pm - 5.30pm - families with support local families with children aged Road, children ages 5-8 years 5-11 years (with a BMI over the 91st Wirral, centile) to lose weight, get more active Merseyside 6.30pm - 7.30pm - families with and live a healthier lifestyle whilst having CH63 2PS children ages 9-11 years lots of fun! In a relaxed environment families will be supported to: • Get more active with fun games and activities • Eat well • Shop and cook healthier meals • Live a healthier lifestyle Contact: If you are worried about your child’s weight and would like to book onto Let’s Get Going call the team on 0151

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630 8383 or email [email protected]

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.

Health walk Wednesdays Meeting point: Bowling BEBINGTON 11.00am – Green next to Call 0151 652 5197 for 12.00noon Train Station more information No need to book – just turn up Box – Fit Wednesdays Noctorum Community BEECHWOOD Circuit class designed for Starting 14th January Centre people of all fitness levels. 2015 Ridgeway School Campus An excellent 2.00pm – 3.00pm Noctorum Avenue cardiovascular workout for Prenton toning, stress relief and a CH43 9EB great way to meet new people and have fun at the same time. No need to book – just turn up Health walk Sundays Meet at Birkenhead Park BIRKENHEAD Call 0151 652 5197 for 11.00am – Visitors Centre more information 12.00noon Park Drive No need to book – Birkenhead just turn up Mondays Merseyside 11.00am – CH41 4HY 12.00noon Get Cycling Mondays Meet at Visitor Centre. BIRKENHEAD Call Janet on 10.00am – Birkenhead Park, Bring 07500559669 for more 12.00noon your own bike or call to information book. No need to book – just turn up Tennis For Free Saturdays Birkenhead Park Tennis BIRKENHEAD Contact 10.00am -12.00noon Courts www.birkenheadparktenni s.co.uk No need to book – just turn up Outdoor gym trail Mondays Meet at Birkenhead Park BIRKENHEAD Call 0151 652 5197 for 9.30am – 10.15am Visitor Centre more information Park Dr No need to book – Birkenhead just turn up CH41 4HY Chair based exercise Mondays St. James Centre BIRKENHEAD

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Ideal for clients with long 3.00pm – 3.45pm Laird Street term health conditions Birkenhead such as heart disease, CH41 7AL diabetes and bone or joint problem. £1.00 per session. No need to book – just turn up Circuit training and Mondays St. James Centre BIRKENHEAD toning 6.00pm – 7.00pm Laird Street Circuit session to improve Birkenhead cardiovascular health, CH41 7A strength and endurance. Helps weight loss and positive wellbeing No need to book – just turn up Women Only Exercise Fridays Wirral Change BIRKENHEAD Low to Moderate all over Aerobics St Laurence’s School body cardiovascular and 10.00am – 11.00am St Laurence Close strength workout for Birkenhead women only. All ladies CH41 3JD welcome. No need to book – just turn up Get Cycling Fridays Meet outside Visitor Centre EASTHAM Call Janet on 10.00am – Eastham Centre, Eastham 07500559669 for more 12.00noon Rake. Bring your own bike information or call to book. No need to book – just turn up Health Walk Wednesdays Meet outside Visitor EASTHAM Call 0151 652 5197 for 1.30pm – Centre, Eastham Country more information 2.30pm Park. No need to book – just turn up Health Walk Wednesdays Meet at Greave Dunning Call 0151 652 5197 for 10.45am – 11.30am Car Park, more information Greasby No need to book – CH49 3NF just turn up Sit-Fit Mondays Moreton Presbyterian MORETON Sessions can help to 1.00pm – 2.00pm Church improve cardiovascular Moreton health, strength and CH46 6DF endurance and mobility. Helps with weight loss and positive wellbeing *Wear suitable clothing/footwear and bring water No need to book – just turn up

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Get Cycling (Women Last Saturday of the Call 07500559669 for PORT SUNLIGHT Only) month Details Call Janet on 07500559669 for more information No need to book – just turn up Chair based exercise Thursdays St Peter’s Court, ROCK FERRY class 11.00am – Rock Lane East A low level chair based 12.00noon Wirral, class to help with weight CH42 1RW loss and improve strength Wear suitable clothing and and mobility. bring water No need to book – just turn up Circuit class Wednesdays Rock Ferry Library/ ROCK FERRY Circuit class designed for 5.30pm – 6.30pm One Stop Shop people of all fitness levels. Old Chester Rd, Rolling Programme Birkenhead, Merseyside Clients can attend any or CH42 3TD all No need to book – just turn up The Wellness Gym Tuesdays St Catherine’s Heart TRANMERE Do you feel you could 4:00pm – 7:00pm Support Gym benefit from brief advice Ground Floor, and support around your (Last admittance to Go through the door next weight management? the Gym – 18:00) to the Main Entrance of St Then the Wellness Gym Catherine’s Hospital and maybe for you. The turn right) sessions are designed to Church Road give you 15 minutes of Birkenhead motivational support CH42 0LQ around your food intake alongside access to the gym with a qualified instructor. If your BMI is 35+ and you haven’t exercised for a while then why not give this a go. Please note you must access both parts of this course – the 15 minute theory sessions and the gym Call 0151 630 8383 to book a place Gym Fitness Mondays 1.30pm – St Catherine’s Heart TRANMERE Ideal for clients who would 4.30pm Support Gym like to get fit to improve (last admission Ground Floor, Go through the door next their cardiovascular 3.30pm) health, strength, to the Main Entrance of St

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endurance and mobility. If Catherine’s Hospital and you haven’t exercised for turn right) a while then why not give Church Road this a go. Birkenhead *Please note: Before you CH42 0LQ attend the gym you will need to have had a free health assessment with a Health Trainer.

Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Chair based exercise Tuesdays Victoria Park Cricket Club TRANMERE A low level chair based 10.30am – 11:30am Victoria Park class to help with weight Bebington Road loss and improve strength CH42 6SH and mobility. No need to book – just turn up Get Cycling Wednesdays Meet at the Walled Garden WALLASEY Call Janet on 1.00pm – 3.00pm Central Park, Wallasey. 07500559669 for more Bring your own bike or call information to book. No need to book – just turn up Weigh in with chair Thursdays St Paul’s Hall WALLASEY aerobics Church Road Designed for those that Weigh in want a high impact all over 1.30pm – 2.00pm body cardiovascular and strength workout with the Aerobics support of a chair 2.00pm – 2.45pm *Wear suitable clothing/footwear and bring water No need to book – just turn up Weigh in with Low – mid Fridays St Pauls Hall WALLASEY level circuits Weigh in Church Road *Wear suitable 10.30am – 11.00am clothing/footwear and Low – mid level bring water circuits No need to book – 11.00am – just turn up 12.00noon Health Walk Mondays Meet outside the sailing Call 0151 652 5197 for 12.00noon – club car park, near more information. 1.00pm Morrison’s. No need to book – just turn up Wednesday’s 12.00noon – 1.00pm Health Walk Tuesdays Meeting at Arrowe Park WOODCHURCH Call 0151 652 5197 for 10.30am – 11.30am Golf Club Café (The Red more information. Rooms)

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No need to book – Arrowe Park Road just turn up CH49 5LN

MEN’S HEALTH

Free 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. Date / Venue and Additional Location Activity Time Info Over 40s Football Mondays Beechwood Recreation BEECHWOOD Fitness 6.00pm – Centre 7.00pm 18 Beechwood Drive For more information call 0151 Beechwood 630 8383 CH43 7ZU Go Men’s Health Mondays Beechwood Recreation BEECHWOOD Are you a male over 40? 5.00pm – Centre 5.00pm - 6.00pm: Weigh in and 7.00pm 18 Beechwood Drive weight management Beechwood 6.00pm - 7.00pm: 40+ Football CH43 7ZU session For more information call 0151 630 8383 Over 40s Football Fitness Fridays Tranmere Rovers Football BIRKENHEAD 1.30pm – Club Call 0151 608 2354 to book a 2.30pm Prenton Rd W place Birkenhead CH42 9PY Over 40s Football Fitness Thursdays Leasowe Recreation LEASOWE 6.00pm – Centre Call 0151 608 2354 to book a 7.00pm Twickenham Drive place Wirral CH46 1PF Over 40s Football Fitness Tuesdays Guinea Gap Baths and WALLASEY 5.00pm – Recreation Centre Call 0151 608 2354 for enquiries 6.00pm Riverview Road Wallasey CH44 6PX Over 40s Football Mondays Woodchurch High Sports WOODCHURCH Fitness 7.00pm – Complex (outdoor all 8.00pm weather pitch), Call 0151 608 2354 for enquiries New Hey Road Birkenhead Wirral CH49 9BU

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RELAX, UNWIND, POSITIVE MIND Free 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. Venue and Additional Location Course / Activity Date / Time Info Give Time to Relax Mondays St. James Centre BIRKENHEAD An on-going relaxation 2.00pm - 3.00pm Laird Street course. Birkenhead No need to book – just turn CH41 7AL up Livewell Allotment Thursdays Edward Kemp BIRKENHEAD Come join our Livewell (No session 2nd April Community Garden and Allotment. Me meet weekly 2015) Growing Area and tend to our veg and 10.00am-11.30am. Ashville Road flower plot. All produces Wirral growing can be taken home CH43 8SA and recipes provided to help make cheap healthy meals. Call 0151 630 8383 to book a place Talking Wellbeing Wednesdays Birkenhead Fire Station, BIRKENHEAD A 4 week course that uses 1.30pm – 3.00pm Exmouth Street, the messages from CBT to Birkenhead, help combat low mood and Wirral, low level anxiety. Friendly CH41 4AX and welcoming group, come join and help improve your wellbeing. Call 0151 630 8383 to book a place Relaxation Thursdays Maurice Jones Court MORETON 10:30am – 11:30am 60 Pasture Road No need to book – Moreton, just turn up CH46 8UZ Relaxation Tuesdays Harvest Court MORETON 10.30am – 11.30am Berrylands Road No need to book – Moreton CH46 7UD just turn up Exploring clocks through Friday 24th April 2015 Lady Lever Art Gallery PORT drawing and collage 13:30 – 15:30 Port Sunlight SUNLIGHT Join artist Juliet to explore CH62 5EQ clocks in the Lady Lever Art Gallery’s collections, using drawing and collage. No experience necessary – come along and have a go!

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Relaxation Thursdays Rock Ferry Library/One ROCK FERRY 11.30am – 12.15pm Stop Shop No need to book – Urban Village Just turn up Old Chester Rd CH42 3TD Tai Chi Chi-Kung Thursdays Rock Ferry Library/One ROCK FERRY Combines gentle stretching, 10.30am – 11.30am Stop Shop mobility, coordination and Urban Village breathing exercises Old Chester Rd with mindfulness CH42 3TD No need to book – just turn up Tai-Chi Chi Kung Tuesdays The Institute (The Scout TRANMERE Combines gentle stretching, 1.00pm – 2.00pm Hut, opposite St Caths) mobility, coordination and Church Road breathing exercises Tranmere with mindfulness CH42 5LF No need to book – just turn up Relaxation Thursdays Maritime Grange WALLASEY Including guided imagery 2.00pm – 3.00pm Borough Road No need to book – CH44 6NB just turn up

STOP SMOKING

We provide a programme of meetings with trained staff. Issues that might affect quitting will be discussed and you can decide on the best therapy to help you quit. To help motivation, you can measure your carbon monoxide levels at each meeting. You can call to make an appointment or drop in at the venues shown. For more information call 0151 630 8383

Tuesdays Bebington One Stop Shop BEBINGTON 9.00am – 12.00noon Bebington Central Library (appointments only) Pennant House, The Village, Bebington,. CH63 7PL Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment Thursdays Birkenhead Medical Building, BIRKENHEAD 09.30am – 12.00pm 31 Laird St *First come first served – please Birkenhead note you may need to wait a CH41 8DB while to be seen (drop in) Mondays Spider Project BIRKENHEAD 1.30pm – 4.30pm Unit 54 Woodside Business Park *Please be mindful that Spider is Woodside a abstinent based project Birkenhead (appointment only) CH41 1EP For appointment availability please telephone Spider on 0151 647 7723 Mondays Boots BIRKENHEAD

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1.30am – 4.30pm 215 Grange Rd (appointment only) Birkenhead Merseyside CH41 2PH Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment Wednesdays Bidston Tesco BIRKENHEAD 2.00pm – 4.30pm Within Pharmacy (appointment only) Link Road Bidston Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment Tuesdays Bebington One Stop Shop BEBINGTON 10.15am -12.15pm Civic Centre (appointments only) Civic Way Bebington CH63 7PN Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Tuesdays Eastham Clinic EASTHAM 1.45pm – 7.00pm 31 Eastham Rake, (appointments only) Wirral CH62 9AN Thursdays Call 0151 630 8383 to book an 9.45am – 11.45am appointment (appointments only) Tuesday Eastham Clinic (Behind Tesco), EASTHAM 1.45pm – 6.45pm 31 Eastham Rake (appointments only) CH62 9AN Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment Thursdays Eastham Clinic (Behind Tesco), EASTHAM 9.30am – 11.30am 31 Eastham Rake (appointments only) CH62 9AN Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment Tuesdays Clinic HESWALL 10.00am - 12.00noon Telegraph Road, (appointments only) Heswall CH60 7SG (parking restricted) Mondays Leasowe Primary Care Centre LEASOWE 9.00am – 12.00noon Twickenham Drive (appointments only) CH46 1PF Call 0151 630 0354 for an appointment Tuesdays Moreton Health Clinic MORETON 1.00pm – 4.00pm 8-14 Chadwick St (appointments only) Moreton CH46 7XA Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment Thursdays St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE 10.00am – 12.30pm grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre, *First come first served – please Derby Road) note you may need to wait a Church Road while to be seen Birkenhead (drop in) CH42 0LQ

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Mondays Tranmere Rovers TRANMERE 4.30pm – 6.15pm Recreation Suite (appointments only) Access via Borough Road Prenton Rd W CH42 9PY Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment Monday’s Villa Medical Centre PRENTON 09.00am – 12.00noon Roman Road, Prenton CH43 3DB *You must be registered with this Call Reception on 0151 608 4702 for an GP practice to attend this appointment session. (appointments only)

Group Stop Smoking Rock Ferry Library Community Room ROCK FERRY 11.30am-12.30pm Birkenhead Come join our Stop smoking CH42 3XU group, you will gain weekly Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment support from advisors and group members to help stop smoking and remain quit. (appointments only) Wednesdays All Day Health Centre UPTON 2.00pm – 6.15pm Arrowe Park Road (appointments only) Wirral CH49 5PE Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment Thursdays Water Street Clinic WALLASEY Starting 2nd April 2015 Water Street 12.45pm – 3.00pm Wallasey (appointments only) CH44 8AP Call 0151 630 8383 to book an appointment Tuesdays Victoria Central Health Centre WALLASEY 10.00am – 12.00pm Room S71 *First come first served and Second Floor there may be a wait before being D Wing seen Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment (drop in) 1.30pm – 3.45pm (appointments only) Wednesdays Victoria Central Health Centre WALLASEY 5.00pm – 7.30pm Walk in Centre (appointments only) Mill Lane Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment Wednesdays Victoria Central Health Centre WALLASEY 1.30pm – 4.00pm 2nd Floor, Area D (appointments only) Mill Lane Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment

Wednesdays Telephone Support Clinic WIRRAL WIDE 1.30pm – 4.30pm Water Street (appointments only) Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment

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Please note that from April this clinic will merge with the above clinic in VCH where you will be able to request face to face or telephone support. Wednesdays West Kirby Health Centre WEST KIRBY Starting 4th March The Concourse 1.30pm- 4.15pm Grange Road (appointments only) Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment Mondays Telephone Support WIRRAL WIDE 2.00pm – 6.00pm Call 0151 630 8383 for an appointment (appointments only)

CARE AWARE

Care Aware – Do you care for a Mini health MOTs include: WIRRAL WIDE partner, family member of • Blood pressure, height, weight and BMI friend? Take advantage of our checks free health MOT • Confidential chat with our health trainer - it’s a time for you to talk about you, and your own health and wellbeing • Advice around healthy eating, sleeping well, relaxation techniques, getting more active, losing weight and stopping smoking. Call 0151 630 8383 for more details

ST CATHERINE’S COMMUNITY CENTRE Courses and activities. For more details please call the team on 0151 647 3619. Bag a Bargain (fruit and veg) St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE Every Tuesday, 10.00am – grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre) 4.00pm Church Rd £3.50 for a bag of either fruit, veg Birkenhead or mixed CH42 0LQ Fruit bag contains: approx. 4 apples, 4 oranges, 4 pears, 6 For more information call 0151 647 bananas 3619 Veg bag contains: approx. 12 potatoes, cauliflower/turnip, 4 -6 carrots, onions Mixed bag contains: approx. 6 potatoes, 3 carrots, onions, 2 apples, 2 oranges 3 bananas Order and pay on Tuesday and collect the following Tuesday

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Head, neck and shoulder St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE massage taster sessions grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre) Free sessions by a qualified, Church Rd skilled and experienced Birkenhead practitioner CH42 0LQ

Every Tuesday 10.00am - To book an appointment call 0151 647 1.00pm 3619

Zumba Gold St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE Thursdays 3.30pm - 4.30pm grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre) Church Rd Fun, chair based dance workout. Birkenhead An easy to follow session that CH42 0LQ lets you move to the beat at your own level. Perfect to meet new For more information call 0151 647 friends and get more active! 3619 Zumba St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE Thursdays 2.30pm - 3.15pm grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre) Church Rd Fun, dance based fitness session Birkenhead Perfect to meet new friends and CH42 0LQ get fitter! For more information call 0151 647 3619 Running group St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE Fridays 5.30pm grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre) No need to pre-book. Improve Church Rd your fitness, tone up and meet Birkenhead new friends. Running for all – CH42 0LQ regardless of age, shape, ability For more information call 0151 647 or size 3619 Coaches trained by Run Craft Workshops St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE Starting Monday 20th April grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre) 1.00pm to 3.00pm Church Rd Learn to make a range of craft Birkenhead products at these workshops. CH42 0LQ Including glass painting and card For more information call 0151 647 making. 3619 Basic Budgeting Course St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE Start Friday 24th April grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre) 9.30am to 11.30am Church Rd This 5 week course will help you Birkenhead make your money go further and CH42 0LQ learn some handy hints and top For more information call 0151 647 tips to budgeting. This course is 3619 open to everyone. Baby Massage St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE Fridays grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre) Church Rd 1.00pm – 2.00pm Birkenhead 2.00pm – 3.00pm CH42 0LQ For more information call 0151 647

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5 Week Course to learn how to 3619 massage your baby. Course promotes attachment and bonding through positive touch, helps with sleep and colic. Next course starts Friday28th November. Places must be pre- booked by phoning St Catherines Community Centre on 0151 647 3619. Supported by Health Visitor drop in at 1pm, if you have any questions about sleeping, weaning, teething or other baby and child related health, pop in for a chat before the session. Welfare Benefits Advice drop St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE in grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre) Tuesdays and Wednesdays Church Rd 10.00am – 2.00pm Birkenhead CH42 0LQ Experienced benefits advisor available, no appointment For more information call 0151 647 necessary. 3619 IT & Biscuits St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE Wednesdays 9.30am to 12noon grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre) drop in session Church Rd Birkenhead Learn how to get online, use CH42 0LQ emails Learn how to use Facebook and For more information call 0151 647 Twitter 3619 Search for jobs Write your CV Compare gas and electricity prices to save money Online shopping e.g. Amazon or Ebay Search your family history Refreshments provided First session Wednesday 3rd December New Nordic Walking St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE Meeting at the Centre at 10.30am grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre) Church Rd Nordic walking is a full body Birkenhead workout for every level of fitness! CH42 0LQ Our fun, friendly session is a great way to meet new people For more information call 0151 647 and exercise outdoors. All 3619 equipment is provided, including the poles! Our experienced instructor will help you get started and work towards achieving your

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goals. Yoga classes St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE Sundays 4.30pm to 5.30pm and grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre) Tuesdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm Church Rd Birkenhead Our class is open to everyone, CH42 0LQ regardless of fitness level or yoga experience. Improve your Call 0151 647 3619 to book a place posture, flexibility, balance and strength. Calm your mind in this relaxing session. Our friendly, experienced tutor will work to your ability, focusing on breath work and movement. Grow Your Own allotment St Catherine’s Community Centre (in the TRANMERE course grounds of St Catherine’s Health Centre) Starts 31/3/15 at Bebington Road Church Rd allotment. Birkenhead CH42 0LQ Learn new skills to grow your own fruit, veg and plants. For more information call 0151 647 3619

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HEALTH PROMOTION RESOURCE CENTRE

Opening hours Our Health Promotion Resource Centre Health Promotion has a wide range of FREE visual Resource Centre, Monday: 9.00am - 5.00pm resources to support people working in lower ground floor, St Catherine's Health Wirral in health promotion, healthcare, Tuesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Centre, education and other professions (including Church Road, Wednesday: 1.00pm - 5.00pm students and volunteers). These include: Birkenhead, CH42 0LQ Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm • Activities • DVDs Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm • Leaflets and posters • Reference materials • Teaching packs • Visual prompts

If you work in Wirral, you can register with the Centre and loan resources for FREE by calling 0151 630 8398

HEALTHY HOMES Free Home Safety Check & Health Support (joint project with and Wirral Community NHS Trust) Healthy Homes includes support for For further information or to book either WIRRAL WIDE people concerned about the condition a FREE Home Safety Check or a of their property – free support may combined Home Safety Check and include: Health Support appointment please call • Carbon monoxide detectors 0151 630 8383 or email • Child safety measures for homes with [email protected] 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 support including a health MOT.

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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

Stop Smoking We provide: • up to 12 weeks motivational support and advice for smokers who are ready and willing to quit • nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) vouchers, if necessary (prescription charges may apply) • liaison with GPs for Zyban or Champix • brief intervention and intermediate training courses to equip community staff to provide stop smoking support

Smokers can also self-refer by texting ‘Quit’ with their name and postcode to 80039.

Weight management support for adults A free 10 week programme, which aims to help adults (16 years +) with a BMI over 35 lose weight in a supportive and informative way.

The programme is structured around: • healthy eating • physical activity • behaviour and lifestyle changes • coping strategies • regular follow-up sessions

Weight management support for children and young people A free 10 week programme for overweight children aged 4-15 years, promoting a happy and healthy way of life. The programme is structured around: • family based approach • information sharing and discussion for parents • monthly support/follow-up sessions • weekly active play and active taster sessions (sessions differ depending on age)

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 • salsa dancing • walking and cycling groups

Mental wellbeing Group based activities for people with low-confidence/self-esteem, anxiety or mild depression. These include: • calm and create – helping people relax and feel good through art and craft • music based drumming sessions – helping people relax and feel good through music • relaxation sessions • sleep sound – supporting people to get a good night’s sleep • tai Chi The teams are also trained to appropriately signpost people to other mental health and wellbeing services where necessary.

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Healthy Settings (0 – 19) We support schools, nurseries and other children’s settings to achieve better outcomes around health and wellbeing, as well as working with staff, parents and carers to improve their knowledge and confidence. Our work focuses on: • bullying • child safety • emotional health and wellbeing • food and nutrition, including school lunches • obesity • physical activity and sport • teenage pregnancy • young People Friendly status (You’re Welcome)

Specialist Health Promotion Support for local organisations, agencies or groups promoting health and wellbeing across Wirral. Our expert team provides advice, knowledge and training around: • brief intervention skills • food and nutrition • health and wellbeing in the workplace • healthy weight • maternal and infant nutrition • oral health • physical activity

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, visit www.wirralct.nhs.uk or follow us on Twitter @wirralct

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