‘People want to stay local’: our findings from care home consultation engagement

From concerns about being moved away from family and friends to fears about the future of care provision in rural communities, people shared strong and deeply personal views with…

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People First Awards celebrates the Keys to Citizenship and the power of inclusive communities

Remarkable people, stories of strength and moments of celebration filled The Halston as People First hosted its fourth consecutive Awards. Guests from across Cumbria,…

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Healthwatch County Durham October 2026 Update

News update - October 2026In this edition, we're looking at the introduction of a two-week period of leave for anyone experiencing a miscarriage and we're also covering World…

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Helping Shape Better Healthcare for People with Learning Disabilities

At People First, we're proud to support a ground-breaking research project that aims to improve healthcare experiences and outcomes for people with learning disabilities across…

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Proposed Government Changes to Local Healthwatch

You may be aware of the reports about proposed changes, including the abolishment of Healthwatch within the Government’s Health Bill. Although it is an unsettling time, we want to…

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Proposed Government Changes to Local Healthwatch

You may be aware of the reports about proposed changes, including the abolishment of Healthwatch within the Government’s Health Bill. Although it is an unsettling time, we want to…

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Proposed Government Changes to Local Healthwatch

You may be aware of the reports about proposed changes, including the abolishment of Healthwatch within the Government’s Health Bill. Although it is an unsettling time, we want to…

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The countdown is on for the 2026 People First Awards

The People First Awards is returning once again this October, inviting together People First Academy Learners, their families and businesses from across Cumbria, to celebrate…

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