We had fun learning some Makaton

On Tuesday 16th December, the Healthwatch Cumberland team had a great time learning some Makaton with Pamala Odell from The Makaton Charity. We learned some key signs and symbols,…

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Building Community Care Together: Becky's reflections from the last few months at the Cumberland Collective

Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of stepping into the role of managing The Cumberland Collective, and what an inspiring start it has been. At its heart, the…

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Do you have a right to a second opinion?

A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or treatment plan. What are the new rules about…

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Advice and Support: Winter Time

Low mood and symptoms of depression during Christmas time is more common then you might think. Cold weather, short days, no sun and the Christmas stress can actually take a toll…

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Counselling Support for Unpaid Adult Carers

At Cumberland Carers, we know how much strength, compassion, and resilience unpaid carers give every single day. Caring for a loved one can be deeply rewarding, but it can also…

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Business Team's community day at Oak Tree Animal Rescue

On 12th November, the Business team swapped their laptops for wellies as together they spent their community volunteering day at Oak Tree Animal Rescue, putting in over 35 hours…

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Healthwatch Cumberland: 16 Days of Activism: Digital Abuse Against Women and Girls

The 25th November – 10th December marks 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. This year, the focus of this global campaign is on ending digital abuse against women…

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Healthwatch Cumberland: Trans Voices Update

It’s been a few months now since we launched our Trans Voices Project, and we wanted to give you an update on where we’ve got to and our plans for future months. Trans Voices: In…

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Protecting Rights: The role of Care Act Advocates in safeguarding

During Adult Safeguarding Week, we celebrate the essential role of Care Act Advocates in protecting the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of adults at risk. Their work ensures that…

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