Coming soon - the Stronger Together Awards

The Stronger Together Awards event is like no other in Lancashire. Over 120 guests from across the county’s public, private and third sector will come together at Barton Manor…

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Insights Network: Discharge from hospital

People First are supporting the Insights Network, which is a new project, to hear your views. In our first piece of work, we want to hear from autistic people, people with…

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Healthwatch Lancashire: June 2025 Newsletter

 Working collaboratively, and launching new projects🎉 This month has been as busy as ever at Healthwatch Lancashire as we have announced our Phase 2 Disability,…

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Healthwatch Cumberland's June 2025 News

Welcome to our June Newsletter! June has been another busy month, with lots to discover and celebrate. We’ve been promoting our Paternal Wellbeing Project, and making plans for…

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Reflection into action: A personal note from David Blacklock, CEO

This Learning Disability week, I’ve seen something powerful, and I hope you have too; people with learning disabilities, their families and allies standing up and saying together…

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Launching our new Inclusive Design service

Have you ever received a letter from the bank or a lawyer that left you confused? Or tried to follow instructions for a device or process that just didn’t make sense? Remember how…

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Not charity. Equality: Why real jobs for people with learning disabilities matter

This Learning Disability Week, the theme for Thursday is work. It’s an opportunity to talk about what that really means for people with a learning disability and autistic people;…

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Why the benefits system must change: By Kellie Woodley

Some people with learning disabilities rely on the benefits system for support, stability and independence. But right now, that system feels like anything but supportive. It’s…

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Share and Learn Event: Benefits Now

This Share and Learn Event is all about the planned changes to benefits.  The event will be held on Thursday 12th June, 1pm-3pm at Plungington Community Centre.  Check back here…

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