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Wirral Information Resource for Equality & Disability is an organisation of and for disabled people and carers that provides a range of services to people, acts as an umbrella organisation for other local disability groups and promotes the inclusion of disabled people into society.

Wirral is a lively peninsula, almost surrounded by the sea, with lots to explore. More than 312,000 people live here, and many visit to enjoy our sandy beaches, magnificent views, water sports, and fresh sea air. The organisation delivers hundreds of specialist services to our customers.
Our organisation is made up of six departments (listed below):

• Corporate Services
• Adult Social Services
• Children and Young People
• Regeneration
• Finance
• Technical Services

Carers UK is the voice of carers.
Carers provide unpaid care by
looking after an ill, frail or disabled
family member, friend or partner.
Carers give so much to society yet
as a consequence of caring, they
experience ill health, poverty and
discrimination. Carers UK is an
organisation of carers fighting to
end this injustice. We will not stop
until people recognise the true
value of carers’ contribution to
society and carers get the
practical, financial and emotional
support they need.

The Princess Royal Trust for
Carers is the largest provider
of comprehensive carers support services in the UK. Through its
unique network of 133 independently managed Carers' Centres , 83 young carers services and interactive website's, Carers.org and YC Net, The Trust currently provides quality information, advice and support services to almost 310,000 carers, including over 15,500 young carers.

A Crossroads Care service is
about giving time - improving the
lives of carers by giving them time
to be themselves and have a break
from their caring responsibilities.
Our aim is to provide a reliable
service, tailored to meet the
individual needs of each carer and
the person they are caring for. We
have schemes in most parts of
England and Wales, which provide a range of services to meet local needs.

A Sevice for young carers. Provides information, support and issues important to young carers.

Young Carers Net

Public services site, with direct
relevance to Caring. Issues
covered include; Carers and
Employment, Carers' Rights
and Money Matters to name
a few.

Our mission is to promote the
well-being of all older people and
to help make later life a fulfilling
and enjoyable experience.

Family Tree is a Wirral based organisation supporting carers of people with severe mental health problems, especially those
that are psychotic in nature.

NHS Wirral has a resident population
of more than 330,000 people.
NHS Wirral was established on 1 October 2006. We have in excess of 1,800 permanently employed staff excluding bank staff and independent contractor staff.

Wirral Parent Partnership is an
information, support and advice
service for parents/carers of
children with special educational
needs and professionals working
to support those needs.

The Family Fund helps families with severely disabled children to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life.

Our group is run by parents for parents. We are open to all parents of children with disabilities or any additional need you do not need to have diagnosis. We are here for a chat and any help we can give we are happy to help. Sometimes it's just nice to know your not alone and I can assure you that you will not shock us come along and join in we are hoping to organise days out with the children.

Leaving school can be a worrying time for all young people.  You may
have concerns about what to do next, and where you can get the best advice and guidance. If you have special educational needs, a learning difficulty or any other disability, finding out about the full range of choices and options ahead of you can be even more important.  You may need extra help in making some decisions and choosing options that are right for you.  When you leave school you need to know that help and support can be provided. You will be able to learn more about the options and services that are available in – Education, Training, Employment and Support