by Maria Gonzalez | 15/4/2025 | Uncategorised
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...
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. It’s named after the cuckoo bird, which lays its...
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 jacobjones | 04/3/2025 | Case studies, Stories of hope
For most of his adult life, Steven battled addiction. Crack, heroin, and benzodiazepines consumed 28 years, leaving him with chronic health conditions, stints of homelessness, fractured relationships, and repeated spells in prison. His only clean periods were during...
by jacobjones | 01/3/2025 | Case studies, Stories of hope
A 57-year-old veteran found crucial support from the Flourish Hub at a time of extreme crisis. Recently evicted and facing homelessness, he arrived at Wirral Ways feeling anxious and overwhelmed. He uses a wheelchair and lives with ongoing respiratory, mobility, and...
by jacobjones | 27/2/2025 | Community, Outreach, Partnerships, Spotlight, Support, Visits
Today, we had the privilege of welcoming several key figures from Wirral Council to Wirral Ways. It was an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the work we do every day to support people in their recovery and to demonstrate how integrated, person-centred services are...
by jacobjones | 10/2/2025 | Case studies, Stories of hope
“I started drinking when I was 12. It got even worse when lockdown hit – that’s when I knew I needed to ask for help,” says Peter, reflecting on the moment they realised things had to change. With over a decade of heavy drinking behind them, the isolation and...
