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Need tech help at home? 22nd September 2021 Category: General Need tech help at home? Over the last 18 months many of us have found ourselves thrust into the world of virtual events and technology. Whether you have embraced this new world with open arms, or been dragged into it kicking and screaming, there has definitely been a steep learning curve for many people. Read More Need tech help at home?
Running for Carers 9th September 2021 Category: General Running for Carers This weekend the 40th Great North Run is taking place in Newcastle and we have three remarkable runners taking part in this milestone event. Andrew Bromley, Alan Murray and Martyn Wilson will be undertaking the challenge to raise awareness and funds to support unpaid carers in West Cumbria. Read More Running for Carers
We are hiring 20th August 2021 Category: General We are hiring We are currently recruiting a Volunteer Co-ordinator who will manage, co-ordinate and develop West Cumbria Carers volunteer project.  The post holder will be responsible for the Volunteer Project Support Worker and volunteers. Hours: 22 hours (Initial 12 months contract) Salary: £21,386 rising to £22,183 (pro rata for 22 hours) Location: This post will cover the districts of Allerdale and Copeland will be based from West Cumbria Carers Cockermouth office (a mix of home and office working is available). Read More We are hiring
Carers Week in Review 12th August 2021 Category: General Carers Week in Review Carers Week took place in June this year, as it does every year, however for the second year in a row we had to keep our campaign efforts simple, safe and socially distanced. Carers Appreciation Kits The theme for 2021 was “Make Caring Visible and Valued” and to celebrate our fantastic carers and how valuable they are to the local community, we sent out a small gift with our May 2021 Adult Carers newsletter. Read More Carers Week in Review
Young Carers Summer Activity Programme 5th August 2021 Category: Young Carers Young Carers Summer Activity Programme Our 2021 Young Carers Summer Activity Programme starts next week! When: Monday 9th August 2pm to 3pm What: Wellbeing session Where: Online with Kooth via Zoom Who: Young Carers aged 11+ This session will cover the following: What is wellbeing? Developing a self-care routine Exploring the Five Ways to Wellbeing When: Wednesday 11th August 3pm to 4pm What: Paint a Piece of Pottery (private session) Where: Crafty Workshop, Corporation road, Workington Who: Young Carers of all ages When: Thursday 12th August 1. Read More Young Carers Summer Activity Programme
Support us with AmazonSmile 12th July 2021 Category: General Support us with AmazonSmile You can now support West Cumbria Carers every time you shop with Amazon by activating AmazonSmile. When you shop with AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as amazon.co.uk, with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the purchase price to us. Read More Support us with AmazonSmile
LPA re-opens office doors 18th June 2021 Category: General LPA re-opens office doors Janet and David are pleased to welcome you back for office visits to make or plan Lasting Powers of Attorney. Appointments are strictly limited to keep you safe. Only one visit per day and we will be sanitising before and after, wearing masks and with a screen and ventilation to protect you. Read More LPA re-opens office doors
FREE Dementia Carers Course 14th June 2021 Category: Adult Carers FREE Dementia Carers Course Dignity in Dementia works with families, health and social care staff and Community groups in Cumbria and Lancashire to help them respond confidently and positively to people with dementia in a way that maintains and enhances their dignity. They are offering a FREE Zoom Course for family carers who are supporting someone with dementia. Read More FREE Dementia Carers Course
It is Carers Week! 7th June 2021 Category: General It is Carers Week! Monday 7th June sees the return of Carers Week. This year carers are continuing to face new challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people are taking on more caring responsibilities for their relatives and friends who need support. The theme for Carers Week 2021 is “Make Caring Visible and Valued”. Read More It is Carers Week!
Lets celebrate volunteering 1st June 2021 Category: Volunteers Lets celebrate volunteering It’s Volunteers Week! This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate our fantastic volunteers, who give their time and skills to support the work we do here at West Cumbria Carers.  Things have looked very different for us all over the past year as a result of Covid restrictions, but we can still celebrate our volunteers and the contribution they make. Read More Lets celebrate volunteering
Dementia Action Week 19th May 2021 Category: Adult Carers Dementia Action Week This week is Dementia Action week. Taking place from 17th to 23rd May, this is a national event led by Alzheimer’s Society that sees the public coming together to take action to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. This year they are campaigning to #curethecaresystem and have created a petition calling on the government to commit to the: Publication of a clear, budgeted, plan with milestones, with reform underway this year  Ensuring their reforms consider not just funding, but also improving the quality of care that people receive. Read More Dementia Action Week
Great North Run 2021 24th March 2021 Category: General Great North Run 2021 During 2021 we will be joining the celebrations marking the 40th Great North Run. If you want to be a part of this major milestone we have 5 places up for grabs! The Great North Run is one of the most popular half marathons in the world, with 57000 runners taking part every year. Read More Great North Run 2021
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Cumbria, CA13 0QT
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