Modern general practice access: What people across our region told us

Over recent months, Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness has been out in local communities listening to people’s real experiences of accessing their GP, using the NHS App, and…

Read more about this article

Concerns around delays in support for high blood pressure in Westmorland & Furness

"I can’t get a face-to-face GP appointment I have waited 3 weeks for a telephone call." A local patient shared their experience of consistently raised blood pressure readings over…

Read more about this article

How far we've come: The rise of the advocate

In our last blog, we looked at the Mental Capacity Act 2005, a truly empowering law that said we have the right to make our own choices, even if others think they are ‘unwise’. …

Read more about this article

Goodbye February, Hello March!

The days are getting ever so slightly longer, and we're convinced we saw a peak of sunshine this week!🌞Spring is on the horizon, and there is no slowing down at…

Read more about this article

Eden's story: From first placement, to lasting employment

Eden first came to Creating Careers through a work experience placement with Carlisle Brass in the summer of 2024. Carlisle Brass is a well-established ironmongery business based…

Read more about this article

Getting creative to boost wellbeing

On Friday, 6th March, the Healthwatch Cumberland team launched our first ever creative Wellbeing Drop In at Restore Carlisle. This session was centred around light and Seasonal…

Read more about this article

Charlotte went to a volunteering fair

A few weeks ago, Chloe and Charlotte went to Cumbria CVS’s Volunteer Fair to chat to members o the public about the volunteering on offer at Healthwatch Cumberland. Chalotte is…

Read more about this article

Your thoughts: End of Life Care

Healthwatch Cumberland (HWC) and Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness (HWWAF) were recently commissioned by the NENC ICB to complete an important piece of work regarding…

Read more about this article

Charlotte's student placement experience

This week, the team caught up with the lovely Charlotte, a local student who has been on placement with Healthwatch Cumberland for the past few months. Charlotte is currently…

Read more about this article