Spotlight Archives - Wirral Ways

No Smoking Day 2026 | Nikki’s Story: One Day You Might Surprise Yourself

by Nikki Heywood | 10/3/2026 | Advice, Case studies, Community, Drop ins, External Services, Harm Reduction, Lived Experience, Partnerships, Public Health, Recovery, Smoking, Spotlight, Staff Stories, Stories of hope, Support, Vaping

Stopping smoking is something I had tried before. Like a lot of people, I had more than one go at it over the years. Sometimes I managed for a while, sometimes I didn’t. Each time it knocked my confidence a little bit, and eventually I started to wonder...

International Women’s Day: 18 Months Supporting Women with Wirral Ways

by Sarah McIntyre | 08/3/2026 | Awareness Days, Case studies, Celebrations, Community, Family & Friends Support, Health Huddle, Homelessness, Outreach, Outreach Services, Recovery, Reflections, Spotlight, Staff Stories, Support, Uncategorised

Honestly…where has the time gone? In what feels like the blink of an eye, I’ve now been at Wirral Ways for a year and a half, and it’s already been such a journey. When I look back at the last 18 months, one of the things I’m most proud of...

A year of impact at Wirral Ways. 2025 wrapped 💚

by Jacob Jones | 24/12/2025 | Awareness Days, Celebrations, Community, Partnerships, Reflections, Spotlight, Volunteering

As we look back on 2025, we are incredibly proud of the scale, reach and quality of support delivered by Wirral Ways. Every figure represents people being supported, conversations that mattered and steps taken towards improved health, stability and wellbeing. It is...

We’ve Been Re-Accredited with the Investing in Volunteers Award

by Jacob Jones | 08/12/2025 | Celebrations, Press Release, Spotlight, Volunteering

I’m really proud to share that Change Grow Live has been re-accredited with the Investing in Volunteers award. This is the national quality mark for volunteer management, and being recognised again shows just how much we value our volunteers and the incredible...

Festive Events and Safer Night Out Tips

by Jacob Jones | 04/12/2025 | Advice, Alcohol, Drugs, Education, Family & Friends Support, Festive Support, Resources, Spiking, Spotlight, Support, Top Tips

Nights out are a big part of the festive season. Whether you are heading to a pub, club, gig or house party, it can feel good to celebrate, connect with friends and enjoy a change of routine. You deserve to have fun in a way that keeps you safe. A little planning can...

Naloxone Saves Lives

by Jacob Jones | 04/12/2025 | Advice, Community, Drugs, Education, Family & Friends Support, Festive Support, Naloxone, Opiates, Resources, Spotlight, Support, Top Tips

Naloxone is a medicine that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It works by helping someone breathe again, buying vital time until an ambulance arrives. It is safe, simple to use, and completely free. Carrying Naloxone is an act of care. You do...