Blog - Liverpool Cares

A brave new world: how vaccinations are giving neighbours hope

Posted by Liverpool Cares 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 Liverpool Cares 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.

A year of social clubs in unexpected times

Posted by Liverpool Cares 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.

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

Posted by Liverpool Cares 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.

Keeping Liverpool Connected: introducing our year-round Outreach approach

Posted by Liverpool Cares on Thursday 1st October 2020

Over the past two years, Liverpool Cares’ Winter Wellbeing project has helped older neighbours across Liverpool stay warm, safe, active and connected during the coldest time of the year: October to March. Each year, depending on the severity of the weather and the changing needs of our community, the project has looked a little bit different.

In these uncertain times, this is what I know for sure

Posted by Liverpool Cares on Tuesday 18th August 2020

Here’s a small snippet of the work Rachael, our Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, has been doing over the past five months during these unprecedented times. Rachael and the small (but mighty!) team in Liverpool Cares have been supporting over 617 older neighbours in the only way Liverpool Cares knows how: through kindness, empathy, compassion in our communities and by never, ever giving up.

Winter Wellbeing 2019/20 – the final report

Posted by Liverpool Cares on Friday 5th June 2020

Liverpool Cares' Winter Wellbeing project helps older Scousers to stay warm, active and connected in disconnecting times. Check out our blog, infographic and full report about the impact the project had in 2019/20.

Re-inventing programmes for extraordinary times

Posted by Liverpool Cares on Friday 17th April 2020

We're proud to share how we've re-invented our programmes for these extraordinary times – always maintaining connection, community and our values (kindness, community, trust, bravery, learning) at their heart.

Annual Report 2018/19

Posted by Liverpool Cares on Monday 13th April 2020

Thank you to everyone who makes our work possible – from funders, to local businesses, to partners in the proud local voluntary sector and, most importantly, the older and younger neighbours who share time every day through Liverpool Cares. We're so grateful for your support, especially at this disconnecting time.

#AloneTogether – 30 creative ways to stay together this April, even from afar

Posted by Liverpool Cares on Monday 30th March 2020

Just because we can’t physically be together at the moment, it doesn’t mean we can’t share laughter and friendship with our older neighbours. Download our #AloneTogether activity pack and stay connected this April.