Blog - Liverpool Cares

A brave new world: how vaccinations are giving neighbours hope

Posted by Alex Smith on Monday 15th March 2021

Going to the doctors can be daunting for anyone. This is even more apparent at the moment, with pop up vaccination sites, Covid testing centres and GP surgeries joining together to cover larger neighbourhoods and areas. It can feel difficult to navigate or know who to turn to. Of course, a big topic of discussion is getting the Covid-19 vaccination. We asked a number of our neighbours from across The Cares Family to talk about their experience of receiving the vaccine.

"Talking to Jean is the highlight of my week!" - Spotlight on Lorna and Jean

Posted by Abbie Beckett on Monday 8th March 2021

It’s #intergenerationalweek and we wanted to share the story of Lorna and Jean, who prove that intergenerational friendships aren't just about tackling loneliness, they're about laughter, learning and true togetherness.

Introducing Alice: our Love Your Neighbour Coordinator

Posted by Alice Taylor on Friday 5th March 2021

In her first blog Alice, our new Love Your Neighbour Coordinator, shares what inspired her to be involved with Liverpool Cares and how excited she is to bring older and younger neighbours together to build mutually beneficial friendships.

Upcoming March Virtual Social Clubs

Posted by Abbie Beckett on Monday 22nd February 2021

Here's what we have on offer for you to get involved in this coming month!

Upcoming February Virtual Social Clubs

Posted by Abbie Beckett on Monday 25th January 2021

Why not join in with some of Liverpool Cares' virtual clubs this month? There's plenty to get stuck in with!

Togetherness in fundraising - A whole new understanding

Posted by Rachael Forde on Friday 22nd January 2021

In her latest blog, Development Coordinator, Rachael Forde describes how Liverpool Cares navigated fundraising and her fresh understanding of ‘Togetherness’ when connecting communities in 2020.

A year of social clubs in unexpected times

Posted by Abbie Beckett on Friday 18th December 2020

Social clubs coordinator Abbie looks back at how the programme has changed in 2020, and what has stayed the same.

Support our one-to-one friendships this winter ❄️

Posted by Rachael Forde on Monday 16th November 2020

Liverpool Cares are taking part in a match funding campaign from 1st to 8th December to support one-to-one friendships across Liverpool, and we need your help!

Janky Jukebox - musicians against loneliness

Posted by Rachael Forde on Thursday 29th October 2020

The Cares Family are collaborating with musicians to keep socially isolated older neighbours connected during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Staying connected with older neighbours: the value of trust, kindness and community spirit.

Posted by Rachael Treacher on Thursday 8th October 2020

“Life goes on no matter what” - Jeanette (65).

In disconnecting times, listening, hearing, and connecting with older neighbours has never been so important. In her latest blog, Outreach Coordinator Rachael talks about the ways Liverpool Cares has been helping to support older neighbour Jeanette during lockdown and the value of trust, kindness and community spirit.