Meet our Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocates

With the recent launch of our Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senor Advocacy pilot, we would like to introduce the team behind this pioneering service.  Annette, Ellie, and Jan…

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Disability Voices: Understanding the lives of disabled people in Cumbria

Back on the 3rd December 2022, Healthwatch Cumbria announced its new project; ‘Disability Voices’. Since then, the team have met local communities all across the county,…

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Helping people speak up about their NHS birthing and neonatal care.

Generally, when women and birthing people receive care from the NHS it's high quality and compassionately delivered, however this isn't always the case.  Following the highly…

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Changes to our Benefits Service

We would like to let our past and present customers know that the Benefits Advice and Support Service at People First will be coming to a close at the end of March 2024. We will…

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Carl's Story: Navigating Independence with a Learning Disability

Carl's Story Carl(not his real name)has a learning disability and has had series of safeguarding reports because of people trying to abuse him and take advantage of him. He lived…

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NHS Complaints Advocacy: How we can help

At People First, we have a team of advocates who are ready to help you if you feel that you need some advocacy support. Advocacy helps you to understand your rights and have your…

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Direct Payments: Independent Living Coordinator (ILCs)

Empower your choices with Direct Payments: your gateway to greater independence Direct Payments offer a pathway to enhancing your control and choice over the way your care…

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Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy: How we can help

At People First, we have a team of advocates who are ready to help you if you feel that you need some advocacy support. Advocacy helps you to understand your rights and have your…

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Oscar's Story: Living the life you want

Our advocates support people to raise their concerns and complaints, ensuring people are fully represented in the decision-making choices that impact their lives We provided…

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