Behind the Addiction: Women in Recovery

The Healthwatch Cumberland team caught up with two incredible women living in recovery in Cumbria, two years after taking part in our Behind the Addiction project. Our Behind the…

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Healing and community: overcoming mental health challenges

We can all struggle with mental health challenges at different stages of our lives. Learning how to look after ourselves, finding healthy coping mechanisms and building support…

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Engagements in Westmorland and Furness

On the 17th and 19th of March, Steve joined the team at Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness to host pop-ups at Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital in…

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Changes to the councils in Lancashire consultation

The local government in Lancashire is changing. The government wants councils to be simpler, so it’s clear who is in charge of local services. This will help councils be more…

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Creating collages for empowerment and self expression

On Friday 6th March, the Healthwatch Cumberland team held a Wellbeing Drop In with an International Women’s Day theme. The session involved creating self-expressive collages…

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Help us be the service you need.

Help us shape the future of Carers support in Cumberland. At Cumberland Carers, we know that being a carer isn’t just a role, it’s part of who you are. Whether you are looking…

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Former Government minister backs King's fund study on importance of independent patient voice in health and social care

Government plans to end the existence of an independent voice for patients and service users in health and social care have come under challenging scrutiny today with the…

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New report highlights importance of independent patient voice in health and social care

A new report by The King’s Fund has highlighted the importance of maintaining an independent patient voice within health and social care. The report comes as government plans…

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How far we've come: Understanding Seni’s Law

As we continue our journey through 35 years of legislation, we’ve arrived at a piece of law that is as heartbreaking as it is hopeful. If you’ve been following this series, you…

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