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A Day in a Carer's Shoes 12^th June 2014 Category: General We are really excited that Helen Statham from Cumberland Newsgroup is spending the day 'In a Carer's Shoes' today, Thursday, 12th June. Helen will be providing a commentary on life as a Carer and highlighting some of the issues and difficulties that Carers can face. Read More

Jacqui "flies" for West Cumbria Carers 13^th May 2014 Category: General

Jacqui "flies" for West Cumbria Carers

On 24th June our intrepid transition worker Jacqui Miller is braving the heights of Snowdonia to raise money for West Cumbria Carers. Jacqui will be taking the plunge down the longest and fastest zip line in Europe, located in North Wales, where she will reach speeds of 100mph! Jacqui is asking for sponsors to raise money for WCC. Read More

Jacqui "flies" for West Cumbria Carers

Carers Week 2014 - Activity Details 13^th May 2014 Category: General

Carers Week 2014 - Activity Details

Carers Week is nearly upon us and we have a week of exciting activities planned, the full details of which are below. Don't forget that this year the theme of Carers Week is the Carers Week Quest - with the aim to find as many hidden carers as possible during the week commencing the 9th June. Read More

Carers Week 2014 - Activity Details

Young Carers Easter Ice Skating Trip 24^th April 2014 Category: General

Young Carers Easter Ice Skating Trip

The young carers recently enjoyed a trip to Carlisle’s new ice skating rink in Bitts Park. We hired out the rink just for us and everyone had loads of fun whizzing around! This was a very popular trip with all 35 places being filled almost straight away and we had a very large waiting list! However don’t worry if you wanted to come and didn’t get the opportunity as John Head from Workington Rotary Club has organised for the Rotary club to fund another trip to the Ice Skating Rink in the Summer Holidays! A big thank you to the Rotary Club for your support. Read More

Young Carers Easter Ice Skating Trip

Young Carer Triumphs at Celebrating Youth Awards 17^th April 2014 Category: General

Young Carer Triumphs at Celebrating Youth Awards

On the 27th March Cumbria County Council held a Celebrating Youth event at the Lakes College. Our Young Carers project manager, Michelle Watson, nominated Ellie Ryan, a young carer. Michelle said: "I nominated Ellie, a young carer who cares for her brother who is 9. Read More

Young Carer Triumphs at Celebrating Youth Awards

Have Your Voice Heard 17^th April 2014 Category: General

Have Your Voice Heard

Would you be interesting in helping members of the public understand what it is like to be in a caring role? Perhaps you would like to dispell some myths, or simply raise awareness on behalf of the one in eight of us who care for a family member or friend. Read More

Have Your Voice Heard

Keeping Your Back Safe A Success. 25^th February 2014 Category: General

Keeping Your Back Safe A Success.

Lifting and carrying are an everyday part of life for many carers and for some this can lead to significant back pain and problems. Recognising this, we recently ran a course for carers that covered safe moving and handling techniques and asked them to provide us with some feedback at the end of the session. Read More

Keeping Your Back Safe A Success.

Fun, Fancy Dress, and Fundraising. 20^th February 2014 Category: General

Fun, Fancy Dress, and Fundraising.

We are very pleased to announce that West Cumbria Carers has been chosen by The Lakeland Belles events company to be supported through their next event - a Britpop 90's night. The 90's themed night takes place on Saturday 1st March 2014 at 7.30pm - 11. Read More

Fun, Fancy Dress, and Fundraising.

Latest Newsletter Now Available! 18^th February 2014 Category: General Our latest newsletter is now available. It's packed full with information on how to improve your well being and finances, and details about our new Lasting Power of Attorney Service. You can download a copy here. Read More

New Year, New Service! 7^th January 2014 Category: General

New Year, New Service!

West Cumbria Carers would like to wish you all a Happy New Year, and we are pleased to announce that we are now offering a new service. Our new Lasting Power of Attorney Service can help you to get your affairs in order, ensuring you are prepared for the future. Read More

New Year, New Service!

West Cumbria Carers
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Cumbria, CA13 0QT

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