Local Solutions

🏠 Ready for your first place?

Our free Tenancy Skills Workshop will help you feel more confident about moving out, getting your first tenancy and managing a home of your own.

We’ll cover:

✅ Understanding your tenancy
✅ Budgeting for rent and bills
✅ Looking after your home
✅ Your rights and responsibilities

📅 Monday 24th August
⏰ 11am–1pm
📍 Local Solutions Community Hub, Boaler Street, Kensington, L6 6AE
👥 For young people aged 16–21
🎟️ Free to attend

Places are limited, so contact Olivia to book:

📞 07311 345 435
📧 [email protected]

Social care is about much more than easing pressure on hospitals. It helps people remain independent, live safely in their own homes and stay connected to the people and communities that matter to them.

Following today’s national discussions about the future of social care, Paul Heslop, Head of Social Care at Local Solutions, said:

“The growing national focus on social care is welcome. As a charity that has delivered care across the Liverpool City Region for more than 25 years, we see every day the difference that good, community-based support makes to people’s lives.

“Creating a stronger and more consistent care system will require sustainable, long-term investment. This includes fair pay, meaningful career opportunities for care workers and a much greater focus on prevention and early support.

“What matters most is creating a care system that people can trust, that values its workforce and that provides the right support at the right time, wherever someone lives.”

Read more about today’s announcement:

PM sets out new path to fix social care together: 29 July 2026 The Prime Minister has set out his commitment to end decades of political drift on social care and fix the system so that it gives people dignity, security and support when they need it most.

We’re delighted to welcome Helen Heap as the new Chair of Trustees at Local Solutions.

Helen joins us at an exciting time as we look to the future, strengthen our partnerships and continue finding new ways to support people and communities across the Liverpool City Region and North Wales.

We’re looking forward to working with Helen as we continue our mission to End Homelessness, Transform Social Care and Empower Communities.

You can read more about Helen and her appointment here:

Local Solutions appoints Helen Heap as new Chair of Trustees | Local Solutions Experienced community and social impact leader to help shape the charity’s next chapter As Local Solutions enters an ambitious new phase of growth and community impact, the charity has appointed Helen Heap as its new Chair of Trustees to help shape its next chapter. Helen has been a valued member ...

Today we came together to celebrate some of the incredible people who give their time to support Local Solutions and the communities we work alongside.

It was wonderful to welcome our Carers Centre volunteers, Shopmobility volunteers, Supported Lodgings Householders, Trustees and colleagues for a Volunteers’ Lunch to say a heartfelt thank you.

One of the highlights of the afternoon was hearing from our Chief Executive, Tom Harrison, who shared a lovely reflection on how, as children, many of us couldn’t wait to volunteer at school. Whether it was taking the register, ringing the bell, handing out the books or helping the teacher, we all wanted to play our part and make a difference.

That same spirit doesn’t disappear as we get older. Our volunteers are still those people who step forward, lend a hand, support others and help make their communities stronger. They simply do it in different ways.

Whether it’s supporting unpaid carers, helping people stay connected through Shopmobility, opening your home through Supported Lodgings or giving your time as a Trustee, every act of kindness makes a lasting difference.

To every one of our volunteers, thank you. Your time, compassion and commitment help us empower people and support communities every single day 💜

16 places to swim, splash and play during the summer heatwave

Earlier recognition for unpaid carers can change lives.

The Government has announced new plans to help unpaid carers get recognised sooner and access the support they need earlier.

At Local Solutions, we know that many people don't realise they're carers. They often say, "I'm just helping my mum," or "I'm just looking after my partner." But if you're regularly supporting someone because of illness, disability, mental health or addiction, you could be an unpaid carer.

That's exactly why we created our Am I a Carer? campaign, to help people recognise their caring role and find the right support as early as possible.

Read more about the Government's announcement:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-of-unpaid-carers-to-get-recognition-and-earlier-support

Wondering if you're an unpaid carer? Find out more:
https://localsolutions.org.uk/am-i-a-carer/

You support someone. We're here to support you.

📢 Ready for your next step?

Whether you’re applying for your first job, college, an apprenticeship or a volunteering opportunity, we’ve got you covered.

Join us for our FREE CV Builder Workshop and get practical support to help you create a CV that stands out, highlight your skills and strengths, and feel more confident about your future ✨

📅 Monday 20th July
⏰ 11am - 1pm
📍 Local Solutions Community Hub, Boaler Street, Kensington, L6 6AE
👥 For 16–21 year olds

Places are limited, so book early.

To book your place, contact Olivia Hodkinson:
📞 07311 345 435
📧 [email protected]

Could you help shape the future of Fairfield West and Newsham Park?

Liverpool City Council is looking for local people to join the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.

This is an opportunity to help shape how £20 million is invested in Fairfield West and Newsham Park over the next 10 years. Board members will work with residents and partners to identify local priorities and help decide how funding is used to improve the area for everyone.

If you live, work or have a strong connection to Fairfield West and Newsham Park, we'd encourage you to get involved.

We're supporting Liverpool City Council by collecting completed Expression of Interest forms at our Boaler Street office.

📍 Pick up a form from reception, Local Solutions, 212H Boaler Street, L6 6AE

You can also find out more about the Neighbourhood Board and the application process here:

https://liverpool.gov.uk/council/pride-in-place/pride-in-place-fairfield-west-and-newsham-park/

Your community. Your ideas. Your chance to make a difference.

Pride in Place - Fairfield West and Newsham Park - Liverpool City Council Information for residents about Liverpool City Council services including council tax, bins and recycling, schools, leisure, streets and parking.

🌡️ It's going to be a hot one today. Take care if you're heading out.

With temperatures expected to be some of the hottest we've seen, here are a few simple reminders to help you stay safe:

💧 Drink plenty of water.

☀️ Try to stay in the shade during the hottest part of the day.

👕 Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and don't forget your sunscreen.

🏠 Keep your home cool by closing curtains during the day and opening windows later this evening.

👵 Check in on older relatives, neighbours or anyone who might struggle in the heat. A quick call or knock at the door could make all the difference.

🐶 Make sure pets have plenty of water and somewhere cool to rest. Never leave them in a parked car.

🌊 Thinking of jumping in a river, lake or dock to cool off? Please don't. Open water can be dangerous, even in hot weather, with cold water shock, strong currents and hidden hazards.

If you want to enjoy the water safely, why not head to Liverpool Watersport Centre (Merseysport)? From paddleboarding and kayaking to supervised open water swimming, there are plenty of ways to cool off safely.

👉 https://liverpoolwatersports.org.uk

Look after yourself, keep cool and don't forget to look out for others too 💙

📢 Ready for your next step?

Whether you’re applying for your first job, college, an apprenticeship or a volunteering opportunity, we’ve got you covered.

Join us for our FREE CV Builder Workshop and get practical support to help you create a CV that stands out, highlight your skills and strengths, and feel more confident about your future. ✨

📅 Monday 20th July
⏰ 11am–1pm
📍 Local Solutions Community Hub, Boaler Street, Kensington, L6 6AE
👥 For 16–21 year olds

Places are limited, so book early.

To book your place, contact Olivia Hodkinson:
📞 07311 345 435
📧 [email protected]