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Welcome to the Providers Unite Briefing pack for our Day of Action – 29.9.25 We hope you will be able to find the details within this pack useful to plan and enjoy the day.

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

A few practical suggestions before you leave home, please do make sure you bring:

  • 1. Water, Snacks, Food and any Medication you may need.
  • 2. Strong shoes we will be on our feet for up to 3 – 4 hours!
  • 3. Layers and waterproof clothes, we know how unpredictable the weather is!
  • 4. Amplification Equipment - Microphones, PA system, or loudhailers.
  • 5. Minimal valuables – please keep phones and money safe.
  • 6. A picnic blanket or portable chairs.
  • 7. Your banners, flags, posters, instruments and voices!

Please DO NOT BRING

  • 1. Umbrellas, as we would not want to cause any injury, and there will be potentially a thousand of us standing in close proximity.
  • 2. Any materials with swear words or images of any Member of Parliament, such as the Prime Minister or Chancellor.

Where we will be meeting Liverpool:
Please find overview and transportation information here:

Nearest Transport Links
Railway Station/Coach Station; Liverpool Lime Street, Lime Street, L1 1JD
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/liverpool-lime-street/

Initial Meeting Point for ALL Rally Participants – 11:00 AM

Liverpool Catherdral – see circle on map below 

Please note Banners or placards may not be displayed while in the Cathedral grounds.

  • A taxi from Liverpool Lime Street train station will take approx 5 minutes.

Parking near Liverpool Cathedral

You’ll also find information about nearby on-street parking on the Liverpool City Council website (opens in a new window).

  • 2. Initial Meeting Point: Supported People and their Carers

All are welcome to come into the Sir Giles Gilbert Scott Suite at the Cathedral

  • Time from: 10:30am to 15:00pm and use this throughout the day.
  • Address: Liverpool Catherdral, St James’ Mount, Liverpool L1 7AZ

The entrance to accessible parking for Liverpool Cathedral is via Upper Duke Street. The car park includes designated disabled bays for visitors who require them. If you need assistance, support is available at the Constables Lodge. To arrange this in advance, please contact the team on 0151 702 7260 before your visit.

  • 3. Initial Meeting Point: For Stewards & First Aiders

We also invite you to come from 10.30 am Sir Giles Gilbert Scott Suite at the Cathedral (same as above address)

Hotels options close to city centre

RALLY INFORMATION

Supported People will lead our procession to the Albert Dock.

Walking Route Map:

Total Distance: 1.3 miles circa 40 minutes
Nature of Walk: Peaceful march
Purpose: Peaceful gathering and advocacy

Form up from 11.50am – Form up this is the time we beginning to assemble in order to start our rally.

All Rally Participants are invited to St James Road exit - see star on map

12.10am Rally Starts:
  • We walk onto Upper Parliment Street
  • Turn into Wapping towards the Dock
  • approx 12.40pm – Stand and talk with press at grassed area by Blundell St jct – see rectangle on the map
  • Cross to other side of road continue walk up Wapping to Strand St approx 1.10pm
  • Turn point 1 Mann Island – walk back to Blundell St/Queens Wharf Jct
  • Disperse approx 2.15pm

Highlight the Value of Social Care

Frame your messages around the importance of quality care in supporting people and communities. Avoid focusing solely on financial struggles.

See our demands https://www.providersunite.co.uk/demands/

Address Misconceptions

Proactively counter arguments, such as the misconception that the sector is profitable or capable of absorbing increased costs.

Reminder – Strike a balance by conveying the urgency of the crisis while emphasising the sector’s positive contributions. Avoid undue alarm and focus on solutions and impact.

End of RALLY

  • From 2.15pm Dispersal begins from Blundell St/Queens Wharf Jct
  • Please note we must be clear from this areas by 2.30pm.