February's exciting events with Young People First

Dive into an array of engaging activities tailored for young individuals ages 10 to 25 with learning difficulties and/or autism, brought to you by the Young People First team.…

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Shaping our Advocacy service

In January 2022, People First was awarded the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark from the National Development Team for Inclusion. The Quality Performance Mark is available to…

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Charlotte's Story: Communicating your views

Our Care Act Advocates support people to raise their concerns and complaints, and to ensure that people are fully represented in the decision-making processes that impact their…

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Patricks' Story: Standing by your side.

Our advocates work to ensure that people are fully represented in the decision-making processes that impact their lives. Our NHS Complaints Advocates support people to raise their…

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Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness: January news from your local health and social care champion!

It's January! The Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness team are rested and raring to go.  This month we are talking about Volunteer Responders and also the impact of taking part in…

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5 Reasons why you should volunteer at the People First Cafe

Volunteering at our café isn’t just about serving up delightful treats; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community. We asked Vic, our Hospitality Team…

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Care Act Advocacy: How we can help

At People First, we have a team of advocates that are ready to help you if you feel that you need some advocacy support.  Advocacy helps you to understand your rights and have…

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Paul's Story

Embarking on a journey of generosity and community spirit, our cherished volunteer, Paul, shares his heartfelt experience at the People First Cafe. In his own words, he unveils…

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Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors sign up for Jolly Jumper Day

Guess what's back and better than ever? It's the second annual People First Jolly Jumper Day! You can support young people with learning difficulties by donning your finest…

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