Healthwatch Cumberland: We went to the DadPad launch

Did you know 14th-20th November was Baby Week? Baby Week is an annual week that celebrates services that support young children and their parents. On Sunday, 16th November,…

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Bringing our voice to life: Cumbria Confirm and Challenge group

As members of the Cumbria Confirm and Challenge Group, we are passionate about making sure people with a learning disability and autistic people live long and healthy lives. We…

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There’s Nowhere Like Home: John’s Journey with Advocacy

John, an elderly gentleman, found himself living miles away from his family in a care home following a hospital stay for injuries sustained in a fall at home. The distance made…

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Independent Mental Capacity Advocates: Safeguarding choices, rights and best interests.

During Adults Safeguarding Week, we’re shining a light on the vital role of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs) in protecting the rights and wellbeing of people who lack…

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Do you have a safeguarding concern?

What is safeguarding? ‘Safeguarding’ is the term given to measures and actions that are taken to protect specific groups of people, such as children, young people, and adults…

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Jonathan's Creating Careers journey so far

Work experience is an extremely vital learning tool for many of our Creating Careers Candidates. So, when Jonathan was offered the opportunity to begin an initial six-week…

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Building Inclusive and Safe Communities

Article by Lindsay Graham-Director of Lancashire and South Cumbria When I’m not working at People First, or spending time with my family and our two Labradors, you’ll usually find…

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Lindsay Graham: Reflecting on 17 Years at People First

At the time of writing this blog, I’ve been part of the People First team for 17 years, 6 months and 23 days- not that I’m counting! When I started in April 2008, I could never…

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Personal story: Great care at new CDC

We recently spoke to Grace, who lives in Furness, and who recently had a MRI appointment at the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Furness General Hospital, in Barrow. Grace…

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