by jacobjones | 12/5/2025 | Case studies, Celebrations, Community, Events, Partnerships, Public Health
This year’s Wirral Public Health Annual Report 2024/25 casts a powerful spotlight on addiction – not just as an individual struggle, but as a public health issue that affects whole communities. Among the stories featured is one that’s especially close to our hearts at...
by jacobjones | 02/5/2025 | Advice, Case studies, Clinical, Community, Drop ins, Events, Outreach, Partnerships, Spotlight, Support, Testing
Late-Night Clinic Supports Vulnerable People in Wirral The Health Huddle is helping some of the most vulnerable people in our community access the sexual health care and support they need — when they need it most. The Health Huddle is a late-night women’s only...
by jacobjones | 02/5/2025 | Community, Drop ins, Outreach, Partnerships, Support
We know that reaching out for support around drugs or alcohol can be difficult – especially when language, culture, or trust in services can be a barrier. That’s why Wirral Ways is proud to be working in partnership with Wirral Change to launch a new monthly drop-in...
by jacobjones | 29/4/2025 | Case studies, Community, Hostels, Opiates, Outreach, Partnerships, Spotlight, Stories of hope
At Wirral Ways, a unique team is going above and beyond to re-engage people who have dropped out of drug treatment – and it’s making a big difference. Set up in late 2022, the Reengagement Team works with people who use opiates and have disengaged from support. These...
by jacobjones | 09/4/2025 | Advice, Community, Outreach, Partnerships, Resources, Support
Cuckooing is a serious form of exploitation. It happens when criminals take over the home of a vulnerable person—often by force, threats or manipulation—and use it to carry out illegal activities, like dealing drugs. Cuckooing is a hidden danger that often targets...
by jacobjones | 07/4/2025 | Buvidal, Clinical, Opiates, Spotlight, Support
We’re excited to share a brand-new video resource featuring Dr Aadil Shah and Nurse Sara Florez from the Wirral Ways team, offering a clear and informative look at Buvidal—an alternative treatment option for people on their opiate recovery journey. In this in-depth...
by jacobjones | 04/4/2025 | Opiates, Spotlight, Teams
Meet some of the brilliant faces behind our Birkenhead Opiate Team. When we snapped this photo, several team members were already out in the community—doing what they do best: offering compassionate, person-centred support to the people who need it most. Our Opiate...
by jacobjones | 31/3/2025 | Community, HIV, LGBTQ+, Partnerships, Sahir, STI, Testing
Last week, we were proud to host a launch event for our brand-new HIV & Sexual Health Partnership with the incredible team at Sahir House. The event brought together staff, volunteers, and community members to celebrate the start of this important collaboration....
by jacobjones | 28/3/2025 | Community, Hostels, Outreach, Spotlight, Support, Teams
Not all journeys to recovery start at a service hub—and that’s where our Outreach Team steps in. Working at the heart of the community, they take support directly to people who might otherwise struggle to access it. Whether someone is living in a hostel, sleeping...
by Maria Gonzalez | 08/3/2025 | Advice, Awareness Days, Case studies, Celebrations, Community, Events
This International Women’s Day, we caught up with Sarah McIntyre, our Women’s Wellbeing Coordinator. Sarah’s passion and commitment to supporting women in our community are truly inspiring. In her role, Sarah works tirelessly to ensure that women receive...
