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Carers Rights Day 22^nd November 2021 Category: General

Carers Rights Day

Thursday 25th November 2021 is Carers Rights Day which aims to ensure carers know their rights, are aware of the support services available to them and to raise awareness of their needs. Even at the best of times caring for someone can feel like a struggle. Read More

Carers Rights Day

Alcohol Awareness Week 16^th November 2021 Category: General

Alcohol Awareness Week

Alcohol awareness week is taking place from the 15th to the 21st November 2021. Caring for someone who is struggling with alcohol issues can be incredibly difficult. Heavy drinking can lead to misunderstandings, arguments and fights. When someone is dependent on alcohol they may forget about commitments, miss appointments, get into debt and let loved ones down in other ways. Read More

Alcohol Awareness Week

Thank You Runners! 4^th November 2021 Category: General

Thank You Runners!

On 12th September 3 top blokes ran 13 miles to help raise funds to support Carers here in West Cumbria. We would like to say a great big Thank You to Andrew Bromley, Alan Murray and Martyn Wilson who ran the Great North Run for us. The guys had a great day, Andrew, who completed the run in 1 hour and 31 minutes said “It was a great experience and I'm already looking forward to next year. Read More

Thank You Runners!

Need tech help at home? 22^nd 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 9^th 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 20^th 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 12^th 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 5^th 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 12^th 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 18^th 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 14^th 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! 7^th 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!

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Cumbria, CA13 0QT

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