Merry Christmas from Local Solutions Homecare
This week we’re spreading the joy and magic of Christmas and we have been visiting our lovely Homecare service users. As an extra Christmas treat, we also delivered festive hampers to winners selected at random. Congratulations to our service users: Margaret Taylor Beverly Baines Pauline Dowling Kerry Cormack Robert Jones Samuel Collins Ernest Wainright Patrick Reddy […]
Operation targeting knife crime rolls out across Merseyside
People in Merseyside can hand in their bladed weapons as part of a knife surrender being carried out this week (13-19 November). Drop-off points will be available at 10 Merseyside police stations, giving members of the public the chance to dispose of a knife or weapon safely. This knife surrender coincides with the national knife […]
A four year delay in the Renters Reform Bill
An article by Robert Booth and Kiran Stacey in the Guardian this week highlighted that a ban on no-fault evictions in England is unlikely this year. Charities and non-profit organisations have urged the Prime Minister to pass a bill to ban “no-fault” evictions – we were promised this four years ago. 29,000 young people asked […]
Hope for homelessness in ‘the most difficult place to find a home in the developed world’?
England is now ‘the most difficult place to find a home in the developed world’, (The Homebuilders Federation) and ‘has the lowest percentage of vacant homes per capita’ (OECD). These statistics – which appeared in an article by Robert Booth in the Guardian this week – come as little surprise to us at Local Solutions. […]
Local Solutions is celebrating Professional Care Workers’ Week
This week is Professional Care Workers’ Week and we’d like to say a massive thank you to all care workers everywhere. Care is a highly skilled profession, but on the whole care workers do not get the advantages of being seen as professionals. The fragmented system of adult social care means that care work is […]
Mytime launches in Milton Keynes, giving carers the break they deserve
Mytime has launched in Milton Keynes connecting unpaid carers who could benefit from a break from their demanding roles with businesses and organisations who kindly donate complimentary leisure, cultural and educational activities. Mytime ensures unpaid carers are recognised and supported in our communities. One of the most important ways we can do this is by […]
Local Solutions is delighted to be chosen as of the Lord Mayor’s charity for 2023/24
The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Mary Rasmussen, has recognised the life-changing work of Local Solutions and the impact the charity has on people’s lives. Local Solutions, a charity launched in 1974, delivers services to support individuals, families and communities across the Liverpool City Region and North Wales. The charity, that will be celebrating its […]
Tom Harrison, Chief Executive has been shortlisted for the Leadership Innovation Award at the Innovation in Business Awards 2023
Tom Harrison, Chief Executive at Local Solutions has been shortlisted for the Leadership Innovation Award at Liverpool Chamber Innovation in Business Awards. This year’s awards have generated an incredible response from businesses, with nearly 150 nominations being made across the 13 categories. The unprecedented volume of entries has required a shortlist to be produced ahead […]
Meet Liam from Supported Lodgings
Supported Lodgings provides family-style accommodation to homeless young people. Registered Householders offer a room in their own home, with a shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Each young person receives support from their Householder and a Support Worker to prepare for independent living. When Liam’s relationship broke down with his partner, his family made it clear […]
Liverpool Watersports Centre is ready to make a splash this summer
Liverpool Watersports Centre is gearing up for a summer full of waves of excitement for all to enjoy. Based on the famous Queens Dock, Liverpool Watersports Centre is looking forward to welcoming visitors and colleagues over the next few months. Liverpool Watersports Centre offers a wide range of activities, including paddleboarding, open-water swimming, power boating, […]
