Connecting in The Wirral
In which we hear how MacIntyre people in the Wirral have been intentional about reaching out in their neighbourhood.
Communities
MacIntyre’s Big Plan was co-produced and co-authored with people who draw on our support, their families and our staff teams. The Big Plan articulates an important question:
How can we all meet people near where we live to make things better for everyone?
Everyone Everywhere
Our answer to this question is Everyone Everywhere.
We know there are many MacIntyre people who are part of their local neighbourhoods and we know that good things happen when we connect with others around us.
June, who draws on MacIntyre's support, has a great example of connection in action:
Before, I felt really secluded and unhappy. I love art and I wanted to meet people. With some help and support it expanded from just getting out and about again and meeting people to actually bringing people together to do art. I am getting out and helping others. I definitely want to continue and help more people with my group.
Everyone Everywhere is about making these connections a more intentional part of our day-to-day, knowing and being known locally, challenging ourselves to do better and sharing stories to inspire each other.
How Can We Help?
One of the key messages of Everyone Everywhere is about seeing ourselves, our organisation and the people who draw on our support as contributors to our local neighbourhoods. We know that when we help others, participate and get involved, we feel part of something wider and feel valued.
Making connections
So how can we make Everyone Everywhere a reality? We are asking our staff and people who draw on MacIntyre’s support to find out what’s happening locally; to identify one thing they are interested in, then go and find out more. To see what it’s all about and whether there are opportunities to help and work together.
It’s in Our DNA
We already value friends, family and neighbourhoods. And we want to make those connections stronger and more purposeful. We know some people already work in this way. We know some people find it easier than others. But Everyone Everywhere is a chance for us all to make good things happen, to create a ripple effect running through our communities, making them more inclusive and to help them see our charity and the people who draw on our support in a different way.
This seemingly simple way of working is radically transformative for everyone involved. It helps people drawing on MacIntyre’s support to change how they see themselves – from someone needing help to someone who has something to give that is of real value to the people in their neighbourhood. It helps change the community’s perception of MacIntyre, the people who work there and the people who draw on their support.
We publish regular Everyone Everywhere stories on our website – take a look to find out more
More Everyone Everywhere stories
16 Dec 2024
9 Dec 2024
When things make sense
In which Rhiannon's learning makes sense in the wider community context.
2 Dec 2024
Santa, strawberries and connection
In which we hear how Strawberries and Santa have contributed to a growing community in Bedfordshire.
25 Nov 2024
Snowflakes, Santas and gnomes!
In which the team in Abingdon seize the opportunity of a pop-up shop to create Christmas in the neighbourhood
Upcoming events
22 Jan 2025
Loss and Bereavement Training with ARC England
An ARC England online virtual training workshop in association with MacIntyre’s award-winning Dying To Talk team.
28 Feb 2025
Reminiscence Café, Chesterfield
At the event:Live musicPicture bingoRaffle prizesMemory boxes
18 Mar 2025
Dementia Special Interest Group
The Dementia Special Interest Group is open to anyone who would benefit from sharing experiences arising from the changing needs of people with dementia.
27 Apr 2025
London Marathon 2025
Our places for the 2025 event are fully allocated, but please complete the form on this page to either be a reserve for 2025, or to express your interest…