WHAT’s On at WHISC – The Women’s Charity

by | Feb 12, 2021 | What's On

WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON FREE AT WHISC – FEBRUARY 2021

 

We apologise that, due to the ongoing pandemic, we have had to reorganise our activities at WHISC and move most of them online. We promise this will be reviewed weekly and reassure you we are still providing services for women at the Centre despite it being temporarily closed due to the latest COVID-19 restrictions.

Please feel free to phone us at WHISC Monday to Thursday, 10am – 3pm on 0151 707 1826 or 07708 381568

TO ATTEND ANY OF THE TRAINING, WORKSHOPS OR ONLINE GROUPS, OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE TELEPHONE WHISC OR EMAIL US AS BELOW.

WHISC are continuing to provide services for women. We have Zoom rooms, online services and support over the phone. Please check our website and other social media for up-to-date information or give us a call. Read our blog in the News section of WHISC’s website.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION

Up to 30 minute, one-to-one sessions on the phone for any woman looking to improve their English. Please call WHISC to book with Annie.

CRISIS

For crisis support, listening ears, walk ‘n’ talk, and solution focused therapy. Call us to book.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

For Financial Crisis Support, please call and book with Kelly on either number above.

MENOPAUSE, GYNAECOLOGICAL, POSTPARTUM & PERINATAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Call to book phone support with volunteer Dr Ishrat Urmi on either of the above numbers.

HATE CRIME

WHISC are a Hate Crime Reporting Centre. A hate crime is any incident which the victim, or anyone else, thinks is based on someone’s prejudice (e.g because of race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or gender). We are here to support you.

MONDAY

  • 3 pm YOGA WITH JODIE in WHISC’s Zoom Room – Accessible class from the comfort of your own home. Good for beginners. Please click on this link to book your place: Book Yoga With Jodie
    *We ask that you keep your camera on for this session please.

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

  • 10 am – 12 midday DO IT COURSE – email Moyra at moyramahoney@whisc.org.uk to find out more.
  • 10.30 – 11.30 am CHAIR BASED EXERCISE – Incorporating gentle yoga. Contact Lisa at lisamcloughlin@whisc.org.uk for the ZOOM ROOM link.
  • 1.30 – 3 pm MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP VIA ZOOM – If you wish to attend the group please email Liz at liznorth@whisc.org.uk so that she can email you with a Zoom invitation for the group.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

  • 10.30 – 11.30 am FUN ZOOM EXERCISE CLASS – Please email Lisa at lisamcloughlin@whisc.org.uk for the ZOOM link.
  • 12 midday – 3 pm DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT – Appointments with Lisa for support, signposting and referrals. Please call to book.
  • 3 – 4 pm UKULELE Via ZOOM – Please email Moyra at moyramahoney@whisc.org.uk for the ZOOM link.

 

OTHER WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING

SELF ESTEEM WORKSHOP – BUILDING RESILIENCE IN DIFFICULT TIMES

  • Has the pandemic affected your self-esteem?
  • Are you suffering with loneliness, isolation, fear, anxiety or depression?
  • Would you like to explore this topic in a supportive environment with like-minded women?

This workshop aims to explore your own level of self-esteem and how external and internal factors impact your life. Together, we will develop a toolkit for coping in these challenging times.

Tutor: Anne Quinton
Where: Via ZOOM
When: Either THURSDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2021 12.30PM – 2.30PM OR THURSDAY 25TH MARCH 2021 12.30PM – 2.30PM

Places are limited so please email women@whisc.org.uk to book your place or call: 0151 707 1826

 

DIRECTIONS – TRAINING COURSE
How are you coping during these difficult times? Have you lost confidence or suffering with low-self-esteem?

Our Directions project aims to support women in the Liverpool City Region who are unemployed or economically inactive, and over 18 years of age. The course aims to help you explore your levels of confidence/self-esteem and help you move towards job searches and the workplace. We will support you in developing skills to look for work, education or training, create your CV, practice and expand your interview skills.

This course is partly funded by the ESF.

Tutor: Anne Quinton
Where: Via ZOOM (Face2face, when/if permissible)
When: THURSDAYS FROM 15TH APRIL 12.30 – 2.30PM
Duration: 6 weeks (with 1-2-1 support sessions, if needed)

Places are limited, so please email women@whisc.org.uk to book your place or call: 0151 707 1826

 

UPDATED 12TH FEBRUARY 2021
Any errors or omissions please let Kirsteen know via kirsteensheppard@whisc.org.uk

Please click the link to find out how you can Help WHISC Help Women https://whisc.org.uk/donate/

We are available across many social media platforms as follows:

Twitter: @whisc / Facebook: whisc / Instagram @whisc_liv

WHISC are continuing to provide services for women.

We have Zoom rooms, online services and support over the phone. Please check our What’s On.

The Centre is currently closed as a temporary measure due to the latest Covid-19 restrictions. This will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

In our effort to keep everyone safe, in line with the new lockdown across England, we are following strict Covid-19 restrictions to keep everyone safe & because of this we are working a little differently.

Please check our website and other social media for up-to-date information or give us a call.

We are continuing to use two numbers as follows:
Centre number is 0151 707 1826 or 07708 381 568

WHISC services are staffed 10am – 3pm Monday through to Thursday.
Stay safe & see you soon. x