Welcome to our July Newsletter!
July has been a very exciting month for us as we have welcomed two new members to the Healthwatch Cumberland team. Andy, our new Engagement Officer and Suzannah, our new Communications and Administration Coordinator, who you'll get to meet soon.
In this month's edition, we're embracing all things 'Try Dry July' as we run up to our event on 30th July. As well, you'll read about the partners that will be involved on the day and you'll also read about Andy's reflections on the Addictions project and how addiction doesn’t discriminate.
Join us for our Try Dry July event in Carlisle on Tuesday 30th July
Want to know how to boost your wellbeing? Are you interested in finding out about local health care services? Fancy a day of activities for all the family?
Why not join us at our Try Dry July event, on Tuesday 30th July, to learn about the outcomes and recommendations from our Addictions project, enjoy fun activities (including a smoothie bike!) and find out lots of information on keeping healthy this summer.
Joined by organisations from across Cumbria, including CADAS, Recovery Steps and more, you can speak to the experts about the importance of looking after our minds and bodies. Find out more here.
Who will be joining us at our Try Dry July event?
We are excited to have organisations from across Cumbria to join us for our recovery-focused 'Try Dry July' event on Tuesday 30th July.
From 10am till 4pm, professionals, charities and community groups will be there sharing and promoting what they are up to.
To find out who will be joining us, click here.
Andy: The importance of the Addictions report
‘What does the word 'Addiction' mean to you?’ As a new member of the Healthwatch Cumberland Team this was a question I was posed on my very first day in the job.
Between March and June 2024, the team investigated the impact addiction has on an individual, their loved ones and their community.
Read Andy's reflections on the importance of this project.
