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NHS Trust volunteers hold Cathedral ceremony in thanks of therapy dogs
2 volunteers from Wirral based mental health trust CWP took time to paws for thought by hosting an event in celebration of local therapy dogs. Clare Grimshaw and Pete Fleming, who together with a group of passionate pooch lovers started the charity Therapy Dogs Nationwide, often visit Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's (CWP) Wirral mental health unit Springview with their dogs to bring friendship and companionship to service users. The ceremony took place at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and was attended by 34 dogs and their owners from around the region; all of whom are accredited by the charity and volunteer their time to visit people in hospitals and care homes.
The service was led by the Cathedral's Vice Dean Miles Davies, who also blessed each dog individually in recognition of their selfless devotion to supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. CWP Volunteer Clare Grimshaw said:- "It was amazing that so many of us had the opportunity to give thanks to our therapy dogs. Wherever we go they provide so much joy to people. If we could all see the world through the eyes of a therapy dog it would be a much happier place. Thank you to Liverpool Anglican Cathedral for being so welcoming and to everyone who was able to join us on the day."
Research shows that introducing a companion animal to a care environment can result in a rise in patient health and wellbeing, with the presence of a cat or dog often helping service users feeling more comfortable, more communicative and motivated to engage with those around them. Lorraine Van Sluis, CWP Voluntary Services Lead, said:- "Volunteers such as Clare and Pete (and of course their wonderful dogs) are such an invaluable asset for the Trust. By giving their time, energy, skills and experience, they enhance the care that we deliver and add value to the experiences of our service users and carers. I am very proud of all our volunteers and can't thank them enough!" |
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Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series transport information
PUBLIC transport users are reminded
that there will be a number of changes to regular services over Saturday, 27 May and Sunday, 28 May
2017, as the Rock 'N' Roll Marathon Series comes to
the streets of Liverpool.
A number of bus services in the City Centre and north and south Liverpool will
be diverted during the events, while Merseyrail will be running some additional
services early on the Sunday morning to transport runners and spectators to the
start line. ...Wirral Line...
...Northern Line...
Support offered to young people in Liverpool affected by Manchester attack
COUNSELLING is being offered to young people across
Liverpool affected by the terror attack in Manchester earlier this week.
Schools across the City are able to access and guidance via the Young Person's
Advisory Service (YPAS) and CAMHS (Children and Adolescents Mental Health
Service). If anyone needs support they should approach a member of school staff
or they can approach the advisory service YPAS directly for support.
CAMHS have mental health link workers connected to each of the City's secondary
schools while YPAS has community hubs across the City, where young people can pop
in for a chat or to arrange counselling. |
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