Timetable January 2023

WHAT’S ON AT WHISC – January 2023

WHISC. The Women’s Health Information & Support Centre (WHISC) is a charity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and their families throughout Liverpool and the surrounding areas.

Established in 1984, our experienced and professional team guarantee a warm and friendly welcome, offering an extensive range of information, support and guidance services designed to improve health and wellbeing for women in its broadest sense.

We support women who are living with anxiety, depression stress-related illness and those who are feeling isolated or simply in need of a Listening Ear.  Women can join free workshops, classes and training courses at our warm and welcoming city-based centre.

Our Listening Ear service is available for women, telephone to make an appointment or drop in to WHISC Centre. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10am – 4pm

CALL: 0151 707 1826 TO FIND OUT MORE & TO BOOK.

COVID If you are unwell or have any symptoms of Covid, please postpone your visit until you’re better.

HATE CRIME WHISC are a Hate Crime Reporting Centre. We are here to support you.

IT SUPPORT Wednesday’s at WHISC, please call to book with our volunteer Elena.

MASSAGES We are offering massages, all are £25 (ear candles are an additional £5) a deposit of £10 is requested to secure an appointment.

MENOPAUSE, GYNAECOLOGICAL, POSTPARTUM & PERINATAL HEALTH SUPPORT.

Call to book a one to one appointment on 0151 707 1826

 MONDAY

•  10am-12pm ‘Toasty Time’ group – morning group with tea/coffee and toast, receive financial advice and gain support. Drop in or book on 0151 707 1826

 

• 10am -12pm KNITTING AND CROCHETING 6-week course for both beginners and the more advanced. To book a place call WHISC on 0151 707 1826

 

• 10.45am – 11.45am FUN EXERCISE CLASS in North Liverpool, VNC Vauxhall Neighbourhood Council Silvestrian Suite, 1-3 Augustine Street (Off Silvester Street) L5 8YD Email: lisamcloughlin@whisc.org.uk for further info.

 

• 12.30pm – 1.30pm TAI CHI at St.Lukes (Bombed out church) with Lis D, email to book on lisdavidson@yahoo.co.uk 

 

• 2.15pm – 3.15pm TAI CHI with Lis D at WHISC. Book on 0151 707 1826.

 

• 4.30 m – 5.30pm TAI CHI Unitarian Church, Ullet Road, Liverpool Email: lisdavisdson@yahoo.co.uk  

 

• 8.30 pm – 9.00pm Bed Time MEDITATION VIA ZOOM: nourish and recharge your mind before going to sleep. Email gurudham_kaur@yahoo.it to get the ZOOM link.

TUESDAY

• 00am – 11am – BUMPS AND BABES For new mums and mums to be

 

• 11.30am – 12.30pm – SOUL SPA IS BACK!

 

• 1pm – 2pm – MENOPAUSE SUPPORT – group sessions

WEDNESDAY

• 10am-12pm MINDFULNESS COURSE Mindfulness techniques and how mindfulness can be used as an everyday practice. Call to book on 0151 707 1826.

 

• 10.30am – 11.30 am FUN EXERCISE CLASS in North Liverpool, VNC Vauxhall Neighbourhood Council Silvestrian Suite, 1-3 Augustine Street (Off Silvester Street) L5 8YD Email: lisamcloughlin@whisc.org.uk for further info.

 

• 1pm – 2.30 pm WELLBEING AT WHISC – new peer support group for women with mild to moderate mental health difficulties including anxiety and depression. Please call Whisc on 0151 707 1826 to book a place.

 

• 1.30pm – 3pm MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING SUPPORT GROUP. Via ZOOM. To attend, please call on 0151 707 1826 or email ruthwhitfield@whisc.org.uk

THURSDAY

• 10am-2:30pm- Women’s Health Training Course – Starts 12^th January 2023; 8 Week course for women to gain an insight into health issues relevant to them. To apply please collect an application form from WHISC or telephone 0151 707 1826.

 

• 10:30am-12am Craft Class – 19^th January with Denise

 

• 1pm WALK ‘N’ TALK (To confirm starting date) – Group for women with anxiety, depression or experiencing isolation connect whilst we walk & talk to attain and maintain your health and wellbeing. (Princes Park, Toxteth Meet at the Picnic bench close to the Children’s Playground). To book your place, please email liznorth@whisc.org.uk Please provide your name, contact number and let us know if you have used WHISC’s Services before.

 

• 2pm – 4pm CUPPA AND A CHAT – All women welcome, every Thursday afternoon.

 

• 2:30 – 4:30pm Bach Workshop, 24^th January – £10 per class, learn about the origins and benefits of the flowers. Create your own formulas to take away.

FRIDAY

• Closed

SATURDAY

• 11am – 2 pm SATURDAY CLUB For the integration of all women. Refugee, Asylum-seeking and migrant women particularly welcome. Contact: lisamcloughlin@whisc.org.uk for further info.

WORKSHOPS & TRAINING

New offers will be advertised as soon as they are available. Places on all courses and workshops are limited, so please email as call to book your place or Call: 0151 707 1826

www.whisc.org.uk

FINANCIAL AND CRISIS SUPPORT

If you are struggling due to the cost of living crisis or for any other reason, please speak with a member of the team in confidence and we can refer you to our partners across the city.