Community Projects & Services

This initiative seeks to support local communities to reduce their risk of dying from cancer, by improving community understanding and awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer and encouraging appropriate health-seeking behaviour.

One Wirral CIC are currently delivering a hybrid model of NHS Health Checks working collaboratively with community organisations. This is a targeted approach to increase the number of people having an NHS Health Check to identify those at risk of developing Coronary Vascular Disease (CVD) which includes High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, High Cholesterol and Diabetes.

Health care systems can be seen as complicated, and it’s often those with the greatest needs who require the most support, have the lowest levels of health literacy and therefore suffer from poorer health outcomes and lower levels of wellbeing. It is also important to make sure that individuals are digitally included – in an increasingly digital world, individuals should have access to digital and health solutions, so that it does not impact their access to services.

In our office, you will often hear us sharing volunteering news, talking about their important impact and being motivated by their feedback. That’s because our volunteers are truly integral to our projects and initiatives that we deliver across Wirral and they have a really positive impact on our own culture.

TechKnow is designed to improve digital inclusivity and empower Wirral residents to ‘do digital’ their own way, safely. Providing equipment, know-how and support, we can help individuals to use technology to improve their life – from pursuing interests, achieving goals and making human connections that might otherwise be out of reach.

One Wirral CIC are now an official deliverer of Macmillan’s HOPE Course (Help Overcoming Problems Effectively). The ‘HOPE Course’ helps people manage the day-to-day impact cancer has on their lives and rediscover their strengths after treatment ends.

There are over 21,000 people with diabetes in Wirral. Their long-term condition means that they will all have an increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, cancer, sight loss, nerve damage, kidney problems and other complications.

Started to help ‘bridge the gap’ for those on the Wirral living with long-term health conditions such as Long Covid or Fibromyalgia - supporting individuals by developing a personalised plan that combines activities and community peer support.