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Kind-Hearted-Cumbrians Support People First in Carlisle Half Marathon
On Sunday 11th March, for the first time, People First were represented by runners in the annual Carlisle Half Marathon. On your marks... It all started in early 2022 when…
People First return to the Carlisle Skills Fair for 2022
Two years since our last appearance, this January, the People First team were excited to take part in 2022’s Carlisle Skills Fair. Established by John Stevenson MP, the Carlisle…
Thank you boxes from the People First Cafe
In 2021, People First launched a new and unique café based in the heart of Carlisle’s new Northern Centre for Cancer Care. Serving locally sourced food and drink, The People First…
Advocacy: What it is and how it helps
Advocacy is something that people will experience every day, yet many people are unfamiliar with the term. This Advocacy Awareness Week we, in partnership with many other advocacy…
People First Take Part in First Charity Run
For the first time since becoming a charity in 2019, People First has been represented in a charity run. Four Cumbrians have taken up the challenge of running the Great Manchester…
Youth Projects: A summer trip to Bendrigg Lodge
Every month, our Youth Projects team run a host of exciting and interactive activities. From cooking to painting; from photos to crafts; coding to tennis; there's always a lot…
Marras in Maryport: Youth projects head to Maryport
Each and every month our Youth Projects team run interactive and dynamic activities for young people in Cumbria. From digital experiences to physical experiences. From exploring…
Refugee Week 2021: Speaking Up Training
During this year's Refugee Week, People First Health and Social Care Advocates got out and about delivering training across Lancashire. All about 'Speaking Up', the training was…
A tribute to Helen Horne, a force of good for Cumbria
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Helen Horne, former Chair of Healthwatch Cumbria, has passed away. After fighting advanced lung cancer since February, Helen…