Local Solutions

This Carers Week, we're celebrating the people who care in ways they might not even recognise. ❤️

At Local Solutions' Supported Lodgings service, our Householders provide a safe and supportive home for young people aged 16 to 21 who are taking their first steps towards independent living across Liverpool, Sefton, Wirral, Knowsley and Flintshire.

It's more than offering a spare room. It's being there to listen, encourage, guide and support a young person as they build confidence and learn essential life skills.

Many of our Householders don't think of themselves as carers, but the impact they have on a young person's life can be truly life-changing.

This Carers Week, we're saying thank you to our incredible householders and everyone who helps others feel safe, supported and valued.

If you've ever thought about making a difference to a young person's future, Supported Lodgings could be for you.

Find out more at: https://localsolutions.org.uk/liverpool-city-region-services/supported-lodgings/

💙 It's Thursday of Carers Week and we're continuing our mission to help Liverpool's hidden carers recognise the support available to them.

Today, you can find the Liverpool Carers Centre team at:

📍 Asda Breck Road | 10am–7pm
📍 Oakvale Surgery | 9am–1pm

Many people don't realise they're carers. They simply see themselves as a husband, wife, son, daughter, friend or neighbour doing what needs to be done.

If you regularly support someone because of illness, disability, mental health challenges or age, you may be an unpaid carer.

Come and say hello, pick up information and find out more about the support available through Liverpool Carers Centre.

Find out more: www.localsolutions.org.uk/am-i-a-carer

💙 It's Thursday of Carers Week and we're still out across Liverpool helping hidden carers recognise the support available to them.

Every day, thousands of people across our city provide unpaid care for someone they love. They help with appointments, medication, shopping, emotional support and countless other tasks, often without ever thinking of themselves as carers.

They say:

"I just check in on my mum."

"I just help my partner when they need me."

"I just make sure they're okay."

But those everyday acts can make you a carer, and support is available.

Today, you can find the Liverpool Carers Centre team at:

📍 Oakvale Surgery | 9am–1pm
📍 Asda Breck Road | 10am–7pm

If you've ever wondered whether you're a carer, come and have a chat with us. We're here to listen, answer questions and help you access support.

Because carers deserve support too.

Find out more: www.localsolutions.org.uk/am-i-a-carer

💙 It's Wednesday of Carers Week and we're out across Liverpool today helping hidden carers recognise the support available to them.

As part of our "Am I a Carer? I just..." campaign, you can find the Liverpool Carers Centre team at:

📍 Aintree University Hospital | 10am–3pm
📍 Stanley Park Community Market | 10am–2.30pm
📍 Daisy Community Hub | 10am–2pm

We're also hosting our Carers Week Cream Tea at Liverpool Carers Centre from 12pm–3pm, bringing carers together for an afternoon of connection, conversation and appreciation.

If you support a family member, friend or neighbour because of illness, disability, mental health challenges or age, you may be an unpaid carer, even if you don't think of yourself as one.

Come and say hello to the team and find out about the support available through Liverpool Carers Centre.

Find out more: www.localsolutions.org.uk/am-i-a-carer

💙 35,486 people supported. Thousands of lives changed.

Today, we're proud to share our 2025/26 Impact Report.

Over the last year, Local Solutions has supported 35,486 people across the Liverpool City Region and North Wales through our work to end homelessness, transform social care and empower communities.

From helping young people find safe accommodation and supporting unpaid carers, to providing care at home and creating opportunities for children, young people and families, this report highlights the difference made every day by our services, staff, volunteers, partners and supporters.

❤️ Every number in this report represents a real person, a real story and a positive step forward.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.

👉 Read the full report here: https://localsolutions.org.uk/about-us/our-impact/

💙 It's Tuesday of Carers Week and Liverpool Carers Centre are out across Liverpool helping hidden carers recognise the support available to them.

As part of our "Am I a Carer? I just..." campaign, our team will be at:

📍 Liverpool Women's Hospital | 10am–3pm
📍 Jaguar Land Rover | 9.30am–4pm
📍 Lifestyles Austin Rawlinson | 9am–2pm
📍 Home Office Capital Building | 10am–2pm

Many people don't realise they're carers. They simply see themselves as a husband, wife, daughter, son, friend or neighbour doing what needs to be done.

If you regularly support someone because of illness, disability, mental health challenges or age, you may be an unpaid carer.

Come and say hello to the team, pick up information and find out what support is available through Liverpool Carers Centre.

Find out more: www.localsolutions.org.uk/am-i-a-carer

Have you heard Hazel on BBC Radio Merseyside? 🎙️

This morning, Hazel Brown, Head of Communities, joined BBC Radio Merseyside to talk about Carers Week and Liverpool Carers Centre's new "Am I a Carer? I just..." campaign.

The interview highlights the support available to unpaid carers across Liverpool and why so many people don't recognise themselves as carers.

Listen back on BBC Sounds and head to 1 hour 10 minutes to hear Hazel's interview:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002x32b