Formby Support Resources

The Sefton Support Hub is an essential digital One Stop Shop for Formby residents seeking local help, advice, and guidance. Developed by Sefton Council and its partners, this resource puts the needs of Sefton communities first, providing vital support services for residents and businesses. Access everything from emergency financial support to resources for healthy living and social support. This is a central guide to help available across the Formby, Sefton area.

Sefton Support Group offers accessible Community Wellbeing Sessions right in the heart of Formby. Located just a one-minute walk from Formby Train Station, our doors are open for Formby residents seeking local support, a friendly face, or a warm place to connect. We provide a relaxed atmosphere and mix of wellbeing therapies to support mind, body, and spirit. There's no need to book; simply drop into our Formby Hub anytime for easy access to care.

The Formby Food Pantry run by Compassion Acts offers local residents affordable, ongoing food support as a dignified "top up shop." For a weekly contribution members can select food and essential items, ensuring choice and value, also benefitting from immediate advice, including referrals to Formby partner services like the Uniform Hub or Welfare Advice. It is hosted in Our Lady of Compassion Formby Parish Centre. Access to the Formby Food Pantry is by referral only; please contact Compassion Acts to arrange your welcome induction and start receiving support from this vital Formby community resource.

Citizen's Advice Sefton offers free, confidential, and impartial advice to all residents across the Sefton borough, including Formby. As a vital local resource, they help with common stressors like benefits, debt, housing, tax, and relationship issues. Also the dedicated wellbeing team can connect Formby and Sefton residents experiencing stress and anxiety with beneficial wellbeing activities, fostering confidence and control to improve overall quality of life and ensure they are connected with other relevant essential community support that may be needed to help you live well in Formby.

The Formby Befriending Scheme offers vital companionship and support, directly addressing elderly isolation among older people in Formby, Hightown, and Ince Blundell. Our primary aim is to match dedicated volunteers with Formby seniors needing regular contact to reduce loneliness and anxiety caused by declining mobility or loss. We actively strengthen the Formby community by building confidence and hosting regular Formby Coffee Clubs, providing an essential meeting place for participants and local residents looking to make new friends and connect with local elderly support services across Formby, Merseyside.

Living Well Sefton is a FREE health and wellbeing support service dedicated to Sefton residents, including those in Formby. They offer accessible, community-based help through a collaboration of expert Sefton organisations and partners (including Active Sefton, Citizens Advice Sefton, and Sefton Carers Centre). The Living Well Mentors provide crucial one-to-one support to identify small changes to improve quality of life, covering areas like exercise, cooking, stopping smoking, debt and benefits advice, and stress management. We provide the essential community support needed to help you live well in Formby and throughout Sefton.