Support For You
Helping your local hospital do more – close to home, thanks to you
We're a charity that helps your local hospital do more. Tarporley War Memorial Hospital Trust supports and funds extra services that go beyond what the NHS can offer. Initiatives that we enable include mental health programmes, dementia support, health & wellbeing initiatives, and health screenings – right here in the heart of Tarporley. Thanks to your generous donations and local volunteers, we help people access the health and social care services and support they need by working closely with you, our community, to meet the evolving health needs of rural Cheshire.
Looking for support?
See below to find out more about our community partners and the health and wellbeing services available to support you.
There are also a number of NHS outpatient clinics based at the hospital, which are facilitated by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Access to these services is arranged by your GP practice or following a hospital referral. Click here for a list of current NHS services.
Services supported by TWMH Trust and its partners
Mental health support
Men's social group (Port Men In Sheds)
A place where men can meet, chat and enjoy companionship through woodwork and other activities.
The Ellesmere Port group is open Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 3.30pm.
For more information, click here: https://www.theportmeninsheds.org.uk/
Dementia and carer support
Dementia-friendly social group (The Poppy Club by Eternity Care Services)
The Poppy Club is a dementia-friendly social club offering fun, companionship and respite for the elderly members of our community.
Every Thursday and Friday, from 10am to 3pm at Tarporley War Memorial Hospital.
For bookings and enquiries, please contact the ECS team directly on 01829 458288 or email thepoppyclub@eternitycareservices.co.uk
Free MP3 players for people living with dementia (Purple Angel Charity)
We're supporting the Purple Angel Music campaign, arranging free MP3 players with personalised playlists for people living with dementia.
To request an MP3 player, email Gil at g.martin@twmh.org.uk or call 07815 086365.
Carers' support group (by OPAL Services)
"Putting Carers First" is a local support group for those who are caring for a loved one with dementia, including activities for both the carer and the cared-for person.
On the last Friday of every month, 2 – 4pm, at Tarporley Baptist and Methodist Church.
Get in touch: https://www.opalservices.org.uk/contact-opal-services/
Education and support for those caring for people near the end of life
Resources and courses from the End of Life Partnership to help you build the skills and confidence to look after those nearing end of life.
Providing help with end of life planning and coping with bereavement.
For details of support groups near you and how to book, click here: https://eolp.co.uk/help-for-you/
Memory art classes
Guided arts and crafts sessions for people with memory loss or dementia.
Tuesdays from 2 – 3pm at Kelsall Wellbeing Hub.
Enquire here: https://www.kelsallwellbeinghub.org.uk/contact-5
Dementia-Friendly Tarporley village initiative
We're working in partnership with the Purple Angel charity and Tarporley Independent Traders to raise awareness and implement dementia-friendly practices in local shops and businesses.
For more information or to get involved, contact Gil at g.martin@twmh.org.uk or call 07815 086365.
Health and wellbeing
Tarporley Tinnitus Group
A peer support group led by the Deaf and Sensory Network for those living with tinnitus.
The first Tuesday of every month, 2.30 – 4pm, at Tarporley War Memorial Hospital.
Get in touch: https://tinnitus.org.uk/support-for-you/service-finder/tarporley-tinnitus-group/
Buddy and Befriending scheme
A telephone support scheme run by Changing Lives Together to reduce loneliness and social isolation.
Weekly calls with the opportunity for face-to-face befriending through one of their community groups.
See their dedicated buddy and befriending page for more details: https://www.changing-lives-together.org.uk/buddy-and-befriending
Social group for disabled adults
Tarporley Social Circle is a new adult social group run by Disability Positive for people aged 18+ with lived experience of disability and long-term health conditions.
Join the group and try all kinds of activities, including crafts, sports, meals out, or just a hot drink and a chat.
Meets every Tuesday at 1pm in and around Tarporley.
Sign up here: Tarporley Social Circle – Disability Positive
CPR and Defibrillator training
Free training provided by the Tarporley Community First Responders.
Sessions usually take place on the second Saturday of the month at Tarporley War Memorial Hospital.
To book a place, contact Malcolm on 08721 867144 or malgeorge520@gmail.com
Health screenings
Heart screenings for young people aged 14-35
Available through the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity.
Free public screening events for young people, including electrocardiograms (ECGs) as a simple way to diagnose most cardiac abnormalities.
View the current list of available screenings here: https://www.testmyheart.org.uk/
Mobile health checks, immunisations and mental wellbeing support
Delivered within the community by Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
The Living Well Service operates on a drop-in basis and the bus is accessible to wheelchair users.
To view the current timetable, click here: https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/livingwellservice
