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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Writing a better ending: Healthwatch Network talks end of life care
Over a five-week engagement project, Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness and Healthwatch Cumberland heard from rural and under-represented communities on one of life's most…
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How far we've come: Your life, your choice
In the first story of this series, we shared HL’s case, after the European Court of Justice’s ruling the government realised they could not just patch up the old rules and instead…
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How far we’ve come: A journey through 35 years of rights
Think back to 1990 for a moment if you can; the world felt a very different place, especially if you were living with a learning disability. The law at the time focused on…
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Update on Autism and ADHD Assessment Pathways in Lancashire and South Cumbria
We are aware of a further update regarding Autism (ASD) and ADHD assessment pathways provided by Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. What is happening now We…
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Cumberland: Update on Autism and ADHD Assessment Pathways in Lancashire and South Cumbria
We are aware of recent concerns following communication about changes to Autism (ASD) and ADHD assessment pathways provided by Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation…
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