Whorlton Hall: Our Response

The horrendous abuse that was taking place at Whorlton Hall in Durham has shocked us all. Unfortunately it has not surprised us. Our organisation, like many others, were just…

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The ‘People First Takeover’ promotes inclusion

This week 17th – 23rd is Learning Disability Week and the theme for this year’s campaign is inclusion. People First are celebrating by highlighting the amazing contribution people…

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People First presents: The Big Lunch

The Big Lunch brings millions of people together across the UK to share food and fun. People are the key ingredient, and everyone was invited because great things happen when we…

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A People First’s Guide to Self Advocacy

People First, in collaboration with a range of hardworking groups and individuals, today hosted “A People’s Guide to Self Advocacy” event. The first in a series of similar events,…

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Talk-Active: The first year of a life-changing programme

In September 2018 People First successfully secured funding from Children in Need for a new three year youth project which operates throughout North and West Cumbria. Talk-Active…

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Independent Advocate Student Shares her People First Experience

At People First, we’re proud that we work with local education providers to offer student placements within our Advocacy team. Since we started, we have met outstanding and…

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We Are All People First

This month, People First launched an exciting new programme, We Are All People First. Designed to enhance community self advocacy groups; to ensure they cater for people involved…

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Workington Self Advocacy Group Get Cancer Aware

Everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer. A family member. A friend. A colleague. However, not everyone knows how to check themselves for cancer. This can be…

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Experts by Experience Work in Partnership to Improve Cancer Services

This week, our Experts by Experience, Pam and Lou, attended a peer support session to share good practice and provide feedback to improve Cancer services for people with a…

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