Finding Local Support in Merseyside

Primary care and social prescribing

In 2026, residents in Merseyside can access joined‑up health and disability support through regional Primary Care Networks (PCNs), which link GP practices with community, mental health, social care, hospital and voluntary services close to home. PCNs are overseen locally by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, which coordinates planning and delivery of care across the region.​

Local PCNs such as Central Liverpool PCN (https://clpcn.co.uk), North Liverpool PCN (https://www.northliverpoolnetwork.nhs.uk) and Healthier South Wirral PCN (https://healthiersouthwirralpcn.co.uk) offer services like social prescribing or “wellbeing link workers”, who can connect people with long‑term conditions or disabilities to community activities, housing‑related support,

For a wider view of local options, you can use the Live Well Directory (https://www.thelivewelldirectory.com) and Wellbeing Liverpool (https://wellbeingliverpool.co.uk) to search for health, care and community support groups tailored to your needs across the Liverpool City Region.

As of 2026, adult disability support at the FireFit Hub is provided via the Restart programme, a specialised four-month initiative for individuals facing physical or mental health challenges. The program offers personalised fitness plans and professional guidance in an inclusive environment, to help participants build activity levels and confidence. Access is primarily through referral from health professionals or the Torus Foundation Health & Wellbeing team. 

For more information, or to inquire about eligibility, contact the hub at 0300 123 5809, email enquiries@firefithub.org.uk, or visit the FireFit Hub adult fitness page. The facility is located at 115 Upper Warwick Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, L8 8HD.  .

If you live in social housing in Merseyside, check your tenancy agreement or rent letter for your landlord’s name, then visit their website and look for sections called ‘community’, ‘wellbeing’, ‘tenant support’ or ‘get involved’. These teams can help you access community groups, adaptations, money and energy advice, training and sometimes specialist supported housing related to disability and long‑term conditions. If you are unsure who your landlord is, your local council’s housing pages can help you find out 

Across Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens, Wirral, Sefton and Halton, there are several large housing associations with community and wellbeing roles. If you are a tenant, their teams can often help you find local activities, adaptations, supported housing and grants linked to disability and long‑term conditions.

- Livv Housing Group – https://livvhousinggroup.com.

- Onward Homes – https://www.onward.co.uk.

- Plus Dane Housing – https://www.plusdane.co.uk.

- Regenda Group – https://www.regenda.org.uk

- Prima Group – https://www.primagroup.org.

- One Vision Housing (The Sovini Group) – https://ovh.org.uk.

- South Liverpool Homes – https://www.southliverpoolhomes.co.uk.

- Alpha Living (specialist older people’s housing) – https://www.alpha-living.co.uk..

Some fabulous organisations:

Greenbank Disability Charity – provides education, sport and recreation opportunities for disabled people and other disadvantaged groups through Greenbank College and Greenbank Sports Academy in south Liverpool. Website: https://www.greenbank.org.uk.

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People First Merseyside – user‑led charity run by and for adults with learning disabilities, offering groups, training, advocacy and speaking‑up projects across Merseyside. Website: https://peoplefirstmerseyside.co.uk.[79]

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 Daisy Inclusive UK – disability‑led organisation offering inclusive activities, confidence‑building, vocational training and volunteering for disabled people and families. Website: https://www.daisyuk.com (also listed via Victim Care Merseyside).

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 L’Arche Liverpool – community supporting adults with learning disabilities to live more connected and creative lives, with shared community activities. Website: https://www.larche.org.uk/pages/category/larche-liverpool.  

Natural Breaks – Liverpool‑based charity supporting adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues and acquired brain injuries through community support and activities. Website: https://www.naturalbreaks.co.uk.

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Options for Supported Living (Options Empowers) – Merseyside charity working with people with autism, acquired brain injuries and learning disabilities, with a strong focus on community inclusion. Website: https://optionsempowers.org.uk.

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United Response – Merseyside – supports people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs with day‑to‑day living and community participation across the region. Website: https://www.unitedresponse.org.uk/support-area/merseyside/..

NHS and Community Wellbeing Support in Merseyside

Alongside housing associations and social prescribers in GP practices, there are local NHS and community services that support mental health, learning disability and long-term conditions. The services offered by these organisations include social groups, one‑to‑one support and signposting for disabled people, carers and those living with chronic illness:

• Mersey Care NHS – Learning Disability Community Team (Liverpool) Support for adults with learning disabilities and families, usually via GP or health‑professional referral (ask your GP surgery for “Mersey Care Learning Disability Community Team”).

• PSS Wellbeing Centres (Liverpool) Peer‑support, groups and creative activities around mental health and long‑term conditions. Website: https://psspeople.com (search “Wellbeing Centres”) – Tel: 0151 702 5555 – Email: info@psspeople.com.

• The Life Rooms (Mersey Care) Hubs in Liverpool, Bootle, Crosby and Southport for social prescribing, courses and community activities. Website: https://www.liferooms.org      – Tel (switchboard): 0151 478 6556 (listed on their contact page).

• Citizens Advice For benefits, debt, housing and wellbeing advice that links into local support. Visit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk and enter your postcode, or search “Citizens Advice” plus your borough (e.g. Liverpool,      Wirral, Sefton) to find local phone and email details.

If you are not sure where to start, you can also use:

• Live Well Directory (Liverpool City Region) – https://www.thelivewelldirectory.com

• Ableize– Merseyside Disabled Clubs and Groups – https://www.ableize.com/disabled-groups-and-clubs-by-county/merseyside/