Liverpool services come together to support recovery and wellbeing 

Liverpool residents are invited to explore how looking after their wellbeing can support recovery during the second week of Recovery Month. 

Free community events will offer opportunities to meet local services, hear lived-experience stories and try activities including walking, gardening, yoga, meditation and peer support. 

Recovery means different things to different people. It could involve making changes around alcohol, drugs, gambling or smoking, improving physical or mental health, rebuilding relationships or finding healthier ways to cope. 

Whatever recovery means to you, support is available for the different challenges that may affect your wellbeing, including health, housing, finances and employment.  

Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Culture, said: 
“Recovery is about the whole person. Feeling connected, looking after your physical and mental health and having something positive to look forward to can all make a real difference. 

“Week two offers residents a chance to meet supportive organisations, connect with others and try activities that could become part of their own wellbeing journey. 

“Whether you are making a change yourself or supporting someone you care about, you do not have to do it alone.” 

Professor Matthew Ashton, Director of Public Health for Liverpool City Council, said: 
“People’s health and wellbeing are shaped by many connected factors, so recovery support should look beyond one issue or diagnosis. 

“Support to stop smoking, address gambling harms or make changes relating to alcohol and drugs can be strengthened by activities that improve emotional wellbeing, physical health, confidence and social connection. 

“There is no single path to recovery. What matters is that residents can find compassionate, non-judgemental support that reflects their individual needs.” 

Led by Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team, Recovery Month brings together people with lived experience, health services, charities and community organisations from across Liverpool and Merseyside. 

Residents can find recovery and wellbeing support across Liverpool and Merseyside at https://linktr.ee/lpool.publichealth. 

Liverpool residents who would like help to improve their physical health and wellbeing can also contact Liverpool City Council’s Health and Wellbeing Service. 

The team provides personalised support to help residents become more active, age well and improve their long-term health. Residents can contact the team for an initial conversation about the support that may be right for them. 

Call 0151 351 3461, email health@liverpool.gov.uk or visit the Liverpool Health and Wellbeing Service website. 

Week two events: wellbeing and recovery 

Residents should check with the provider before attending, as some activities may require booking and details can change.