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Issue:- Thursday, 29 September 2016

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Wirral NHS trust showcases 'what good looks like'

delegates at CWPs Best Practice event

OVER 200 patients, staff, partners and members of the public joined local mental health trust CWP at a recent healthcare exhibition at Wirral's Floral Pavilion theatre. The 'Best Practice' event, hosted by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's (CWP), was an exhibition of the most innovative, exciting and inspiring work done by the trust over the past year to ensure the best possible outcomes for people who access services, their carers and families. Over 35 different services from across CWP's footprint showcased their achievements at the event, with projects including a Complex Needs Service significantly reducing self harm and admissions to A&E and the successful roll out of mental health awareness training in a number of Wirral secondary schools. The event also saw the launch of CWP's annual Big Book of Best Practice publication. Dr Anushta Sivananthan, CWP Medical Director, said:- "I'm absolutely thrilled that we have an event that allows our nurses, doctors and therapists to share our achievements with the wider community. Knowing what good looks like is vital to improving all areas of the NHS, and it's so important that we are able to share learning gained from the achievements of others. That's what our Best Practice event is all about."

CWPs Best Practice exhibition

To help kick off the event, CWP were joined by VIP guests Angie and Tony Russell, Co-Directors of the Positive Practice in Mental Health Collaborative; a multi agency organisation, with a membership of over 80 professional bodies who aim to raise the national profile of mental health. Tony Russell said:- "We believe it's important to identify and share best practice in mental health. We therefore commend CWP for their excellent work and are proud to have them as key members of the Positive Practice in Mental Health Collaborative."

CWPs Best Practice exhibition

CWP's Best Practice event was inspired by the Trust's Zero Harm campaign. Zero Harm's key message is 'Stop. Think. Listen', which involves supporting everyone to deliver the best care possible, as safely as possible to reduce avoidable harm. CWP delivers mental health and learning disability services to the people of Wirral. The Trust's Big Book of Best Practice 2016/17 is available online.

Supplier switching scheme opens for another round of savings

A Merseyside resident has spoken of how he managed to save his elderly mum more than Ł1,000 off her energy bills by taking part in an innovative Merseyside wide scheme.

Bromborough resident David Bailey signed his mother Margaret up for the last round of the Merseyside Collective Switch after reading about the savings that could be made on fuel bills.

The idea behind:- 'collective switching' is that the greater the number of people looking to switch the greater the negotiating power to secure exclusive tariffs from energy suppliers.

Mr Bailey, who saved his mum Ł1,067 through switching, said:- "I'm thrilled with the big savings made for my mother and think it's great we are coming together as a community to get a cheaper deal on our energy bills. It was so simple and quick to do, I would recommend it to anyone.''

The Merseyside Collective Switch has saved local people in excess of Ł1million on their energy bills through switching to a cheaper energy tariff.

To date, the scheme has delivered 6 rounds of collective switching. The last collective was the biggest yet, with over 7,000 people taking part and average savings of Ł311 a year. The 7th round is now open for registration.

Residents will need to register before midnight on the 31 October 2016 in order to access the exclusive collective switch offers tariffs.

Cllr Bernie Mooney, Wirral Council Cabinet member for Environment, said:- "Switching your energy tariff is a really quick and simple way to save money. If you haven't switched for more than 12 months, you may be on your supplier's most expensive tariff. The Merseyside Collective Switch is run by a local charity, is open to everybody, and there's lots of support available. The deals are often market beating and therefore cheaper than you can find elsewhere. I want everyone to register and find out how much you could save."

Organised by local charity, Energy Projects Plus, in partnership with the 6 Merseyside local authorities, the Merseyside Collective Switch was set up in 2013 to help local people to save money on their energy bills.

Collective switching works by using collective buying power to negotiate exclusive tariffs from energy suppliers.

Previous rounds of the switch have attracted exclusive offers from both the large and smaller suppliers, including:- British Gas, E.on, and Ovo. The offers have included fixed tariffs, tariffs for 'payment on receipt of bill' customers and tariffs for prepayment meter customers.

In addition to the Collective Switch offer, participants are welcome to switch to any tariff on the market to find the deal that's right for them, with tariffs shown against each other for comparison.

The scheme aims to make it easier to switch supplier and advisors are on hand to offer free and impartial help every step of the way.

To join the Collective Switch visit:- LCREnergySwitch.Co.UK or call the local Save Energy Advice Line on freephone:- 0800 043 0151.

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Deceased estates notice - Lilian May Jackam

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925, any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of Lilian May Jackam (also known as Lillian May) Jackam (Deceased), late of Birch Abbey Rest Home, 55 Alexandra Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9HD, UK, who died on 04/10/2018, are required to send particulars thereof in writing, to the undersigned Solicitors, on or before 24/05/2019, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice. Churches Solicitors, 12 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BL, UK. Ref:- 'T553015.'

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