Latest News From Local Solutions

• Domestic violence awareness training courses offered

  1st Sep 2010

  Local Solutions’ Worst Kept Secret (WKS) is offering training courses for people who work with clients affected by domestic violence. Agencies whose staff come into contact with people affected by abuse can receive training from WKS Training Facilitators either at Local Solutions’ headquarters (on specific dates) or at the...more

• Wat-er way to spend a sunny day!

  

  27th Aug 2010

  A group of carers struck lucky with the unusually glorious weather today as they set off on the River Mersey to discover the joy of watersports! Jan Tynan and Maria Cook from the Liverpool Carers Centre arranged for a group of unpaid carers (who regularly access facilities offered by Local Solutions) to spend a day at the...more

• City Council Leader Welcomed

  

  26th Aug 2010

  Local Solutions was delighted to welcome the leader of Liverpool City Council, Cllr. Joe Anderson for a tour of the organisation’s sites and services today. Chief Executive, Steve Hawkins, was accompanied by Senior Managers, Debbie Cooke and David Ellis in guiding the Labour Cllr. around various facilities and enlightening him on...more

• Bookstart visit children's centre

  

  20th Aug 2010

  Julie Davies of the Bookstart service visited the University of Liverpool Children’s Centre today to illustrate to the children how fun and interactive reading books can be. In Liverpool, Bookstart is coordinated by the Library Service in partnership with Booktrust, Health Visitors, Early Years Practitioners and Outreach...more

• Happy 103rd Birthday Vera!

  

  19th Aug 2010

  Today is a very special day for one of Local Solutions’ older service users, Mrs Vera Burke who celebrates her 103 rd birthday. Vera was surrounded by her loved ones for the occasion and Chief Executive, Steve Hawkins felt privileged to join them in marking the event. The spritely centenarian treated her guests to a few...more

• Class of 2010 Graduate!

  

  15th Jul 2010

  There was a mix of emotions at The University of Liverpool Children’s Centre today as 13 youngsters 'graduated' prior to entering into ‘big school’ in September. It is one of the Centre’s highlights of the year with a special day being had by children and parents alike. The day began with a graduation...more

• Chief Executive Welcomes Councillor

  

  6th Jul 2010

  Labour Cllr. Wendy Simon was welcomed to Local Solutions today to learn more of its services and projects. Cllr. Simon has specific political responsibility for culture, tourism, the Library service, sports and leisure and exploiting the City’s cultural assets such as the Town Hall and St. George’s Hall to attract...more

• CQC Chief Executive tours Liverpool Carers Centre

  

  30th Jun 2010

  Liverpool Carers Centre was delighted to welcome the Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission on a recent visit. Cynthia Bowers was accompanied by colleagues, Ann Ford, Paula Smithson and Isabelle Smith whilst touring the Centre and learning of its facilities and services offered to unpaid carers across Liverpool. The Care...more

• Carers Event 2010 proves huge success

  

  17th Jun 2010

  The Carers Project at Local Solutions held its annual Carers Event today at St George’s Hall. The event, organised in partnership with Liverpool City Council, celebrates National Carers Week of which the theme this year is ‘A Life of My Own’. The Right Worshipful Hazel Williams officially opened the event in her...more

• Carers Event 2010

  

  15th Jun 2010

  The Liverpool Carers Centre at Local Solutions is to hold this year’s ‘Carers Week Event 2010’ at St George’s Hall in support of a countrywide campaign. National Carers Week 2010 commences on the 14 th June with this year’s theme being ‘A life of my own’ . Liverpool’s event, a joint...more

News Archive

• Childcare Worker of the Year Award
  (1st Jul 2004)

• Successful Ofsted Inspection
  (1st Jul 2004)

• Charity Celebrates 30 Years
  (17th Jun 2004)

• International Visitor
  (1st Jul 2004)

• Mobex Summer Camp
  (9th Aug 2004)

• Nurseries Planning a Summer of Fun!
  (9th Aug 2004)

• High Sheriff Visits Charity
  (9th Aug 2004)

• Domestic Violence Project Joins Local Charity
  (6th Sep 2004)

• New Development of Mental Health Services
  (6th Sep 2004)

• Patients' Council celebrate 10 years of service
  (26th Sep 2004)

• Recruitment Drive for Householders
  (14th Oct 2004)

• Interested in a Career in Childcare/Social Care?
  (5th Jan 2005)

• You are invited to a Family Fun Day at Overdale Educare Centre in Kirkby
  (7th Oct 2004)

• Launch of Liverpool Carers Strategy
  (21st Oct 2004)

• New Members Needed for Carers Forum
  (18th Oct 2004)

• Childcare Vacancies Available
  (22nd Oct 2004)

• Anti Bullying Helpline
  (20th Oct 2004)

• Winter Survival Campaign
  (9th Nov 2004)

• Project Clients visit BBC Bus
  (24th Nov 2004)

• Looking for a Career in Care?
  (30th Nov 2004)

• 1st 'Shopmobility Friendly' Sticker Awarded
  (1st Dec 2004)