Founder Rosie Whittington Interviewed on Liverpool Live Radio
On 26th July, Rosie joined the team in the Liverpool Live studio to fill them in on all the happenings at Me2U Centre as well as talking vocations and dementia care.
A Typical Day at Me2U Centre
You’ve signed your loved one up to spend a day at the Me2U Centre, so what can you expect? We’re not surprised you’re curious, as leaving your special people with us is a brave step. It’s normal you want to make sure they’re happy and relaxed. In this blog post we take you through what…
Me2U Centre Back Open… With a Difference
We’re really delighted to be back open for business. From 4th July we were allowed to open our doors albeit with safety measures in place. We’ve now installed a lift so now our upstairs is available giving our clients extra space for social distancing. We’ve also opened a bar, a games room, a bistro and…
We’re Still Here to Lend an Ear
We’re all struggling in our own unique ways during this lockdown. The struggle is especially real if you’re a full-time carer locked in with your loved one. You may well be experiencing a range of emotions due to the feeling you’re unable to escape for an hour or two just to be you. The feelings…
Rosie Whittington is Interviewed On BBC Breakfast
On Saturday 5th October, I received an exciting phone call. It was from the BBC inviting me onto their BBC Breakfast show for one of their features talking about dementia. Of course, I jumped at the chance, and the very next day, I was picked up in a taxi and taken to their Salford-based studios,…
Me2U Centre Featured on Liverpool TV
It’s wonderful that so much interest is being shown in the Me2U Centre from media outlets. This allows us to amplify our reach and let people know about the work we are currently doing and what projects we’ve got going on in the future. We were blessed when Liverpool TV approached us to do some…
Radio Merseyside Comes to Me2U Centre
It’s been a fast-paced eighteen months since we first opened our doors to the residents of Kirkby and beyond, and each day we are confirmed in our decision to create the Me2U Centre. When Me2U was in its infancy, we were lucky enough to be featured on Radio Merseyside and talk to Tony Snell about…
Me2U on Just Giving: Dementia-Friendly Sleeping Area
Our community hub and dementia care service only opened its doors a little over a year and a half ago and has gone from strength to strength, training up new care staff, building a sensory garden and installing the first dementia-friendly Men’s Shed. Me2U Centre endeavours to provide a safe, stimulating and supportive environment for…
New Opening Times + Special Events In September
It’s been a crazy month for the Me2U Centre with media appearances on our beloved Radio Merseyside and yesterday on Liverpool Local TV. We’re very excited to spread the word about what we are doing as we are passionate that people with dementia and their carers deserve better. 7 Day Opening That’s why we’ve decided…
Eldonians Benefit Night Raises £3,500 for Me2U Centre
A big thank you is due to the wonderful Mr Tony McGann and Eldonian Community who hosted a benefit for Me2U Centre last Saturday and helped raise £3,500 towards our centre. It was a great night out with live music, raffles, dancing and entertainment plus a fantastic speech from the Lord Mayer of Liverpool, Cllr…