Healthwatch Westmorland & Furness
@hwwestfurn.bsky.social
Your voice matters! 📣
We’re here to listen and improve health & social care in Westmorland & Furness - one story at a time
#HWWF
https://bit.ly/3QLoxZw
We’re here to listen and improve health & social care in Westmorland & Furness - one story at a time
#HWWF
https://bit.ly/3QLoxZw
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Do you struggle to get to GP, hospital, or other health appointments?
We’re collecting your experiences to push for better transport in Westmorland & Furness.
📝 Take our 5-min survey: https://bit.ly/3HoIzbd
💬 Your voice matters.
#Cumbria #HealthcareAccess #PatientTransport #PublicTransport #UK
We’re collecting your experiences to push for better transport in Westmorland & Furness.
📝 Take our 5-min survey: https://bit.ly/3HoIzbd
💬 Your voice matters.
#Cumbria #HealthcareAccess #PatientTransport #PublicTransport #UK
Have you recently visited your pharmacy for a health concern? 💬
Do you find it easy to access your GP for appointments?
What do you think about the NHS app?
Let us know in this survey, and you can help improve the services that you use:
https://bit.ly/NHS-Access-Survey
Do you find it easy to access your GP for appointments?
What do you think about the NHS app?
Let us know in this survey, and you can help improve the services that you use:
https://bit.ly/NHS-Access-Survey
November 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Have you recently visited your pharmacy for a health concern? 💬
Do you find it easy to access your GP for appointments?
What do you think about the NHS app?
Let us know in this survey, and you can help improve the services that you use:
https://bit.ly/NHS-Access-Survey
Do you find it easy to access your GP for appointments?
What do you think about the NHS app?
Let us know in this survey, and you can help improve the services that you use:
https://bit.ly/NHS-Access-Survey
Today marks the start of National Safeguarding Adults Week 2025.
The theme of this year's event is 'Prevention - Act Before Abuse'.
Want to know more about what safeguarding is, and how to raise a concern?
Visit the Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board website at https://bit.ly/4i4xlGJ
The theme of this year's event is 'Prevention - Act Before Abuse'.
Want to know more about what safeguarding is, and how to raise a concern?
Visit the Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board website at https://bit.ly/4i4xlGJ
November 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Today marks the start of National Safeguarding Adults Week 2025.
The theme of this year's event is 'Prevention - Act Before Abuse'.
Want to know more about what safeguarding is, and how to raise a concern?
Visit the Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board website at https://bit.ly/4i4xlGJ
The theme of this year's event is 'Prevention - Act Before Abuse'.
Want to know more about what safeguarding is, and how to raise a concern?
Visit the Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board website at https://bit.ly/4i4xlGJ
NEWS📢
Resident doctors began a 5-day strike today, which will continue until 6:59 am on November 19th.
NHS England has asked trusts to keep services running as close to normal as possible.
👉 If you have an appointment, please attend as normal unless you’ve been told otherwise.
Resident doctors began a 5-day strike today, which will continue until 6:59 am on November 19th.
NHS England has asked trusts to keep services running as close to normal as possible.
👉 If you have an appointment, please attend as normal unless you’ve been told otherwise.
November 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
NEWS📢
Resident doctors began a 5-day strike today, which will continue until 6:59 am on November 19th.
NHS England has asked trusts to keep services running as close to normal as possible.
👉 If you have an appointment, please attend as normal unless you’ve been told otherwise.
Resident doctors began a 5-day strike today, which will continue until 6:59 am on November 19th.
NHS England has asked trusts to keep services running as close to normal as possible.
👉 If you have an appointment, please attend as normal unless you’ve been told otherwise.
Join the Maxillofacial skin cancer drop-in group!
A supportive space to talk, listen or simply enjoy a cup of tea with others who understand. Everyone affected is welcome!
All info on the poster 👇
A supportive space to talk, listen or simply enjoy a cup of tea with others who understand. Everyone affected is welcome!
All info on the poster 👇
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Join the Maxillofacial skin cancer drop-in group!
A supportive space to talk, listen or simply enjoy a cup of tea with others who understand. Everyone affected is welcome!
All info on the poster 👇
A supportive space to talk, listen or simply enjoy a cup of tea with others who understand. Everyone affected is welcome!
All info on the poster 👇
Have your say on volunteering in South Cumbria!
Join our interactive workshops to share experiences, challenges & ideas 💬
📍Barrow, 14 Nov: https://bit.ly/3JzsFfd
📍Penrith, 20 Nov: https://bit.ly/47Q6A5j
All welcome!
Join our interactive workshops to share experiences, challenges & ideas 💬
📍Barrow, 14 Nov: https://bit.ly/3JzsFfd
📍Penrith, 20 Nov: https://bit.ly/47Q6A5j
All welcome!
November 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Have your say on volunteering in South Cumbria!
Join our interactive workshops to share experiences, challenges & ideas 💬
📍Barrow, 14 Nov: https://bit.ly/3JzsFfd
📍Penrith, 20 Nov: https://bit.ly/47Q6A5j
All welcome!
Join our interactive workshops to share experiences, challenges & ideas 💬
📍Barrow, 14 Nov: https://bit.ly/3JzsFfd
📍Penrith, 20 Nov: https://bit.ly/47Q6A5j
All welcome!
Do you experience incontinence?
The Spinal Injuries Association are working with the Urology Foundation and the Urology Trade Association to find out people's thoughts on continence care.
You can let them know your thoughts by filling in this survey:
https://bit.ly/continence-care-survey
The Spinal Injuries Association are working with the Urology Foundation and the Urology Trade Association to find out people's thoughts on continence care.
You can let them know your thoughts by filling in this survey:
https://bit.ly/continence-care-survey
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Do you experience incontinence?
The Spinal Injuries Association are working with the Urology Foundation and the Urology Trade Association to find out people's thoughts on continence care.
You can let them know your thoughts by filling in this survey:
https://bit.ly/continence-care-survey
The Spinal Injuries Association are working with the Urology Foundation and the Urology Trade Association to find out people's thoughts on continence care.
You can let them know your thoughts by filling in this survey:
https://bit.ly/continence-care-survey
Calling all volunteer managers!📢
We want to hear from those who support and manage volunteers in South Cumbria.
Your insights will help shape an inclusive and sustainable volunteering strategy 💬
📋 Take our 6–8 min survey: https://bit.ly/4nUujX3
We want to hear from those who support and manage volunteers in South Cumbria.
Your insights will help shape an inclusive and sustainable volunteering strategy 💬
📋 Take our 6–8 min survey: https://bit.ly/4nUujX3
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Calling all volunteer managers!📢
We want to hear from those who support and manage volunteers in South Cumbria.
Your insights will help shape an inclusive and sustainable volunteering strategy 💬
📋 Take our 6–8 min survey: https://bit.ly/4nUujX3
We want to hear from those who support and manage volunteers in South Cumbria.
Your insights will help shape an inclusive and sustainable volunteering strategy 💬
📋 Take our 6–8 min survey: https://bit.ly/4nUujX3
Every 90 seconds, someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer 💛🎗️
Your story could help improve care for others.
📰 Read @HealthwatchEng’s latest blog: https://bit.ly/4nvNZA1
💭 Share your experience: https://bit.ly/47CPoif
#CancerCare #WomensHealth #Healthwatch
Your story could help improve care for others.
📰 Read @HealthwatchEng’s latest blog: https://bit.ly/4nvNZA1
💭 Share your experience: https://bit.ly/47CPoif
#CancerCare #WomensHealth #Healthwatch
November 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Every 90 seconds, someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer 💛🎗️
Your story could help improve care for others.
📰 Read @HealthwatchEng’s latest blog: https://bit.ly/4nvNZA1
💭 Share your experience: https://bit.ly/47CPoif
#CancerCare #WomensHealth #Healthwatch
Your story could help improve care for others.
📰 Read @HealthwatchEng’s latest blog: https://bit.ly/4nvNZA1
💭 Share your experience: https://bit.ly/47CPoif
#CancerCare #WomensHealth #Healthwatch
#Volunteering is vital to our communities but it’s not always accessible or easy for everyone.
We’re gathering views to help shape a more inclusive and sustainable volunteering strategy for South Cumbria 💬
📋 Take our 6–8 min survey: https://bit.ly/3JHNk0z
We’re gathering views to help shape a more inclusive and sustainable volunteering strategy for South Cumbria 💬
📋 Take our 6–8 min survey: https://bit.ly/3JHNk0z
November 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
#Volunteering is vital to our communities but it’s not always accessible or easy for everyone.
We’re gathering views to help shape a more inclusive and sustainable volunteering strategy for South Cumbria 💬
📋 Take our 6–8 min survey: https://bit.ly/3JHNk0z
We’re gathering views to help shape a more inclusive and sustainable volunteering strategy for South Cumbria 💬
📋 Take our 6–8 min survey: https://bit.ly/3JHNk0z
Curious about the future of Level 3 intensive care at Furness General Hospital?
Join an information session or drop-in.
👇 All the details are on the poster or check here: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/critcareFGH
Join an information session or drop-in.
👇 All the details are on the poster or check here: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/critcareFGH
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Curious about the future of Level 3 intensive care at Furness General Hospital?
Join an information session or drop-in.
👇 All the details are on the poster or check here: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/critcareFGH
Join an information session or drop-in.
👇 All the details are on the poster or check here: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/critcareFGH
Have your say on WorkWell!🌟
This new service in the North East & North Cumbria helps people with health conditions stay well and in work.
🗓️ Complete the survey by 3 Nov 2025 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PNCT5GC
📩 nencicb.involve@nhs.net
This new service in the North East & North Cumbria helps people with health conditions stay well and in work.
🗓️ Complete the survey by 3 Nov 2025 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PNCT5GC
📩 nencicb.involve@nhs.net
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Have your say on WorkWell!🌟
This new service in the North East & North Cumbria helps people with health conditions stay well and in work.
🗓️ Complete the survey by 3 Nov 2025 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PNCT5GC
📩 nencicb.involve@nhs.net
This new service in the North East & North Cumbria helps people with health conditions stay well and in work.
🗓️ Complete the survey by 3 Nov 2025 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PNCT5GC
📩 nencicb.involve@nhs.net
Eden residents – we want your feedback on local NHS services!
💊 Pharmacy First – advice & treatment for minor illnesses
🩺 GP Extended Access – evening & weekend appointments
📱 NHS App – book appointments, order prescriptions, view records
Share your thoughts: http://bit.ly/430TRtQ
💊 Pharmacy First – advice & treatment for minor illnesses
🩺 GP Extended Access – evening & weekend appointments
📱 NHS App – book appointments, order prescriptions, view records
Share your thoughts: http://bit.ly/430TRtQ
October 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Eden residents – we want your feedback on local NHS services!
💊 Pharmacy First – advice & treatment for minor illnesses
🩺 GP Extended Access – evening & weekend appointments
📱 NHS App – book appointments, order prescriptions, view records
Share your thoughts: http://bit.ly/430TRtQ
💊 Pharmacy First – advice & treatment for minor illnesses
🩺 GP Extended Access – evening & weekend appointments
📱 NHS App – book appointments, order prescriptions, view records
Share your thoughts: http://bit.ly/430TRtQ
A new system called PEP+ from #UHMBT is helping patients manage appointments, access letters instantly and use accessibility tools for all abilities 💻
This innovation has already saved the #NHS millions through automation and reduced admin time.
Read more 👉 http://bit.ly/4oAZCXB
This innovation has already saved the #NHS millions through automation and reduced admin time.
Read more 👉 http://bit.ly/4oAZCXB
October 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A new system called PEP+ from #UHMBT is helping patients manage appointments, access letters instantly and use accessibility tools for all abilities 💻
This innovation has already saved the #NHS millions through automation and reduced admin time.
Read more 👉 http://bit.ly/4oAZCXB
This innovation has already saved the #NHS millions through automation and reduced admin time.
Read more 👉 http://bit.ly/4oAZCXB
Leila & Charles will be at the Eden Volunteering Fair on Wed 22 Oct 💬
📍 Penrith Leisure Centre | 🕚 11am–1pm
Come chat about volunteering with us!
We’ll also be talking about our transport project 🚗
Survey open till 31 Oct 👇
🔗 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/TransportSurveyHWWF/
📍 Penrith Leisure Centre | 🕚 11am–1pm
Come chat about volunteering with us!
We’ll also be talking about our transport project 🚗
Survey open till 31 Oct 👇
🔗 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/TransportSurveyHWWF/
October 20, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Leila & Charles will be at the Eden Volunteering Fair on Wed 22 Oct 💬
📍 Penrith Leisure Centre | 🕚 11am–1pm
Come chat about volunteering with us!
We’ll also be talking about our transport project 🚗
Survey open till 31 Oct 👇
🔗 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/TransportSurveyHWWF/
📍 Penrith Leisure Centre | 🕚 11am–1pm
Come chat about volunteering with us!
We’ll also be talking about our transport project 🚗
Survey open till 31 Oct 👇
🔗 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/TransportSurveyHWWF/
How can organisations meet the Accessible Information Standard (AIS)?
The AIS self-assessment framework helps health & social care providers make sure everyone can access and understand health information
(1/4)
The AIS self-assessment framework helps health & social care providers make sure everyone can access and understand health information
(1/4)
October 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
How can organisations meet the Accessible Information Standard (AIS)?
The AIS self-assessment framework helps health & social care providers make sure everyone can access and understand health information
(1/4)
The AIS self-assessment framework helps health & social care providers make sure everyone can access and understand health information
(1/4)
The Accessible Information Standards are a legal requirement and commit to ensuring that services are more inclusive for all🧏
Ensure your services are compliant with these steps.
Assess your level of compliance on the NHS website🔗 https://bit.ly/46wcpnX
Ensure your services are compliant with these steps.
Assess your level of compliance on the NHS website🔗 https://bit.ly/46wcpnX
October 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Accessible Information Standards are a legal requirement and commit to ensuring that services are more inclusive for all🧏
Ensure your services are compliant with these steps.
Assess your level of compliance on the NHS website🔗 https://bit.ly/46wcpnX
Ensure your services are compliant with these steps.
Assess your level of compliance on the NHS website🔗 https://bit.ly/46wcpnX
Getting to appointments along the #A590?
We’re listening to your experiences - whether you drive, take the bus or use community transport.
💬 Share your story before 31 Oct: https://bit.ly/3HoIzbd
We’re listening to your experiences - whether you drive, take the bus or use community transport.
💬 Share your story before 31 Oct: https://bit.ly/3HoIzbd
October 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Getting to appointments along the #A590?
We’re listening to your experiences - whether you drive, take the bus or use community transport.
💬 Share your story before 31 Oct: https://bit.ly/3HoIzbd
We’re listening to your experiences - whether you drive, take the bus or use community transport.
💬 Share your story before 31 Oct: https://bit.ly/3HoIzbd
📢 The NHS Accessible Information Standard ensures everyone gets health, support & care info in a format they can use.
Despite being in place since 2016, many accessibility needs are still unmet.
Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/AISNHSWebsite
#Accessibility #AccessibleInformation #HealthEquality
Despite being in place since 2016, many accessibility needs are still unmet.
Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/AISNHSWebsite
#Accessibility #AccessibleInformation #HealthEquality
NHS England » Why it’s important
NHS England » Why it’s important
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October 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
📢 The NHS Accessible Information Standard ensures everyone gets health, support & care info in a format they can use.
Despite being in place since 2016, many accessibility needs are still unmet.
Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/AISNHSWebsite
#Accessibility #AccessibleInformation #HealthEquality
Despite being in place since 2016, many accessibility needs are still unmet.
Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/AISNHSWebsite
#Accessibility #AccessibleInformation #HealthEquality
We’re out and about again this weekend. Come and say hello! 🚗
Leila, our fab Engagement Officer, will be joining a few brilliant community events to hear your views on local health and care services.
Follow the thread to see where you can find her (1/5)
Leila, our fab Engagement Officer, will be joining a few brilliant community events to hear your views on local health and care services.
Follow the thread to see where you can find her (1/5)
October 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We’re out and about again this weekend. Come and say hello! 🚗
Leila, our fab Engagement Officer, will be joining a few brilliant community events to hear your views on local health and care services.
Follow the thread to see where you can find her (1/5)
Leila, our fab Engagement Officer, will be joining a few brilliant community events to hear your views on local health and care services.
Follow the thread to see where you can find her (1/5)
Ever struggled to get health or care info in a way you can understand?
That’s what the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) is for.
It’s the law making sure people with disabilities, sensory loss or communication needs aren’t left behind.
Got an experience? Share it with us.
#AIS #Accessibility
That’s what the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) is for.
It’s the law making sure people with disabilities, sensory loss or communication needs aren’t left behind.
Got an experience? Share it with us.
#AIS #Accessibility
October 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ever struggled to get health or care info in a way you can understand?
That’s what the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) is for.
It’s the law making sure people with disabilities, sensory loss or communication needs aren’t left behind.
Got an experience? Share it with us.
#AIS #Accessibility
That’s what the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) is for.
It’s the law making sure people with disabilities, sensory loss or communication needs aren’t left behind.
Got an experience? Share it with us.
#AIS #Accessibility
It should be easy to understand your health & care needs.
That's why, in collaboration with Healthwatch Lancashire, we’re working to make info accessible for people with disabilities, sensory loss or communication needs.
Have a story? We’re listening! 💬
#AIS #Accessibility
That's why, in collaboration with Healthwatch Lancashire, we’re working to make info accessible for people with disabilities, sensory loss or communication needs.
Have a story? We’re listening! 💬
#AIS #Accessibility
October 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It should be easy to understand your health & care needs.
That's why, in collaboration with Healthwatch Lancashire, we’re working to make info accessible for people with disabilities, sensory loss or communication needs.
Have a story? We’re listening! 💬
#AIS #Accessibility
That's why, in collaboration with Healthwatch Lancashire, we’re working to make info accessible for people with disabilities, sensory loss or communication needs.
Have a story? We’re listening! 💬
#AIS #Accessibility
Come and see us at the A590 Roadshow! 🚗
We'll be at Rampside Hall on 7th October, 9:30–11:30.
Partnering with Barrow ICC who'll be offer blood pressure checks for attendees.
Pop by to share your experiences, ask questions and get involved!
We'll be at Rampside Hall on 7th October, 9:30–11:30.
Partnering with Barrow ICC who'll be offer blood pressure checks for attendees.
Pop by to share your experiences, ask questions and get involved!
October 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Come and see us at the A590 Roadshow! 🚗
We'll be at Rampside Hall on 7th October, 9:30–11:30.
Partnering with Barrow ICC who'll be offer blood pressure checks for attendees.
Pop by to share your experiences, ask questions and get involved!
We'll be at Rampside Hall on 7th October, 9:30–11:30.
Partnering with Barrow ICC who'll be offer blood pressure checks for attendees.
Pop by to share your experiences, ask questions and get involved!
Proposals to change Level 3 critical care at Furness General have raised lots of questions.
The #NHS is holding public sessions across #SouthCumbria in October (face-to-face and online) to hear your views.
Find out more and see how to book a session here:
The #NHS is holding public sessions across #SouthCumbria in October (face-to-face and online) to hear your views.
Find out more and see how to book a session here:
Have your say: Future of Furness General Level 3 intensive care - Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness
The announcement about proposals to change Level 3 intensive care provision at Furness General Hospital has understandably received a strong … Read more
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September 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Proposals to change Level 3 critical care at Furness General have raised lots of questions.
The #NHS is holding public sessions across #SouthCumbria in October (face-to-face and online) to hear your views.
Find out more and see how to book a session here:
The #NHS is holding public sessions across #SouthCumbria in October (face-to-face and online) to hear your views.
Find out more and see how to book a session here:
Last Wednesday we joined the Macmillan Coffee Morning with Drop Zone Youth ☕💚
There was a sea of amazing treats and it was a great chance to meet everyone, introduce ourselves and chat about our transport project 🚍
Big thanks to all who welcomed us!
There was a sea of amazing treats and it was a great chance to meet everyone, introduce ourselves and chat about our transport project 🚍
Big thanks to all who welcomed us!
September 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Last Wednesday we joined the Macmillan Coffee Morning with Drop Zone Youth ☕💚
There was a sea of amazing treats and it was a great chance to meet everyone, introduce ourselves and chat about our transport project 🚍
Big thanks to all who welcomed us!
There was a sea of amazing treats and it was a great chance to meet everyone, introduce ourselves and chat about our transport project 🚍
Big thanks to all who welcomed us!
For many adults, #autism diagnosis isn’t about a “cause” - it’s about recognition, understanding & the right support.
In our Adult Autism Pathways report, people told us about long waits, unclear referrals & struggles navigating the system.
📖 Read the full report: http://bit.ly/46zxPiB
In our Adult Autism Pathways report, people told us about long waits, unclear referrals & struggles navigating the system.
📖 Read the full report: http://bit.ly/46zxPiB
September 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
For many adults, #autism diagnosis isn’t about a “cause” - it’s about recognition, understanding & the right support.
In our Adult Autism Pathways report, people told us about long waits, unclear referrals & struggles navigating the system.
📖 Read the full report: http://bit.ly/46zxPiB
In our Adult Autism Pathways report, people told us about long waits, unclear referrals & struggles navigating the system.
📖 Read the full report: http://bit.ly/46zxPiB