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On behalf of the One Wirral CIC team, we’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to improve health and wellbeing across our community. ❤️

Here’s to a positive 2026! ✨

❌ “Blood donation takes too long - I don’t have that kind of time.”

✔️ The donation itself is around 10 minutes. The whole visit is typically under an hour.

One hour = three lives. That’s time well spent. ♥️

🎉 We are proud to be supporting FestiVol with Wirral CVS next February as our volunteers join organisations across Wirral to celebrate the power of community action. Their commitment helps strengthen our communities and we are delighted they will be part of this special day.

👉 Volunteers! Click the link below to get your tickets for you and your family/friends to join the celebration: https://www.wcvs.org.uk/event-details-registration/festivol-celebrating-volunteers

Make it Happen () and One Wirral were delighted to welcome local residents to our Health & Wellbeing Workshop on Friday 5th December 2025, held as part of the Healthy Urban Places (HUP) project.

Together, we explored what makes Birkenhead a healthy, happy place to live - from the strengths that help us stay well to the challenges that could be improved.

It was a fantastic opportunity for people to share real experiences of living in the town and discuss how our local environment shapes our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

The conversations and insights shared will help build a clearer picture of what helps our community thrive and ensure future decisions are guided by the voices of local people. 💚

Modupe, our amazing community partner from GraceHola Ltd, spent the day at the Pyramid Shopping Centre in Birkenhead raising awareness of blood donation and sickle cell disease.

Over 50 people reached and 20 powerful conversations had - a fantastic step toward healthier futures for our community. ❤️🩸

Over the last year, the WICS team have spoken to over 400 people affected by cancer in the Wirral, gathering insight about what good support looks like and whether there was anything they’d have liked more support with.

One area that came up in conversation was menopause support, appropriate for people affected by cancer.

One Wirral CIC recently held a workshop with Wirral Menopause Community CIC and people with lived experience to coproduce solutions to improve local support. ♥️

If you would like to know more about this work or get involved, please email [email protected] for more info. 💌

❌ “Giving blood really hurts, I don’t think I could handle it.”

✔️ Most donors describe the feeling as a quick scratch that lasts 1–2 seconds. After that, there’s little to no discomfort. Many people are surprised by how easy and calm the process feels.

If you can handle a quick pinch, you can help save a life in Liverpool. 💪

Share this post to help someone else overcome the fear! ♥️

Some heart warming moments from Mike's second session with the Ukraine community! The members played Cancer Awareness Bingo which was translated into Ukrainian! 💛💙

If a patient is living with a lung condition, winter can be an incredibly difficult time.

That’s where Asthma + Lung UK’s Winter Wellbeing Guide comes in. By answering a few short questions about their lung condition and symptoms over winter, your patients will get a free, personalised wellbeing guide sent to their inbox.

Please visit: AsthmaAndLung.org.uk/withyouthiswinter

Did you know? 💉

Donating blood takes less than an hour, yet each donation has the potential to save or enhance the lives of up to three people. One hour for a lifetime of impact! ♥️

Our Social Action Lead, Mike, recently conducted a Cancer Awareness session for the Ukrainian community.

Participants expressed that the presentation and quiz were both informative and engaging. They appreciated learning about early detection, patient safety, and the additional insights Mike provided. 💯

Community members reported feeling more empowered in managing their health after the session. Attendees also enjoyed the refreshments and incentive vouchers, which contributed to a positive experience! 🍕💙

Have you been affected by Cancer and Menopause?

One Wirral CIC are holding a focus group/workshop, alongside Wirral Menopause Community CIC, on Wednesday 26th November at 12.30-2.30pm at Flourish Wellbeing Hub. 📅

Spaces are limited so please contact us if you would like to come along.

This will be an informal session to look at how we can improve Menopause support for people affected by Cancer.

If you are unable to come but would like to offer some personal or professional insight, please get in touch as we will be arranging a further session in the new year. 💌