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Championing the views of health and social care users across Cumberland!
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Are you experiencing gender dysphoria?

Our Trans Voices project is looking at the experiences of trans and gender diverse people in Cumberland, with a specific focus on health and social care.🏳️‍⚧️✨

We would love to hear from you.

Click here to fill in our survey:
https://bit.ly/trans-voices-survey
Image shows a white background with a pink and blue striped rainbow curve design. Text reads Trans Voices. Experiencing gender dysphoria? You’re not alone. We would love to hear from you about your experience and find out your thoughts about the support available in our area.
January 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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If you live in a coastal or rural part of Cumbria, your experiences and views can help shape the future of end of life care.

The survey is anonymous and open to everyone.

👉 Take part here: https://bit.ly/4sxueMb
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January 22, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Are you trans or identify as gender diverse?🏳️‍⚧️✨

We would love to know your thoughts on health and social care services.

You can let us know by filling in our survey:
https://bit.ly/trans-voices-survey
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January 21, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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Did you know that yesterday was Blue Monday?🩵

We visited some local businesses across Carlisle to spread some Blue Monday cheer with our goody bags containing a tea bag and a chocolate heart.✨
Image shows a group of people stood at the top of some steps outside Bourne Business Centre in Carlisle. The group of people are smiling and holding up goody bags containing yellow postcards. Image shows two people stood outside Subway with a pink trolley. One of them is facing the camera and smiling. At the front of the photo is a goody bag containing a yellow postcard. Image shows a group of people smiling and stood next to a pink trolley. One of the group is holding up a goody bag in one hand, and doing a thumbs up gesture with the other hand. Image shows a group of people stood smiling and holding goody bags. Behind them is a building in Carlisle with a mural of a young child walking through long grass.
January 20, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Join us for our first Wellbeing Drop In on Friday 6th February, 10am-12pm at Restore Carlisle. ✨🎨

Come and make a clay tealight holder and have a chat with the Healthwatch Cumberland team about your wellbeing.

We can't wait to see you there!
Image shows a light blue, pink and white background with an illustration of a brain with flowers growing out of it. Text reads Wellbeing Drop in's with Healthwatch Cumberland. Free. At Restore Carlisle, 1st Friday of every month. Join us for mindful activities, crafts, connection and a chat about your wellbeing. Image shows a photo of two tealights with accompanying text and coloured stars. Text reads let the light back into the darker months. Decorative tea light holder making wellbeing session. Friday 6th February, 10am-12pm, Restore Carlisle. Wellbeing Drop In's with Healthwatch Cumberland.
January 20, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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We’re supporting the NHS in North East and North Cumbria to understand what matters to people when it comes to palliative and end-of-life care.

Talking about death can feel difficult but your views can help improve care and support in Cumbria.

👉 Share your views here:
https://bit.ly/4sxueMb
Image shows a healthcare worker sitting beside a patient in a bed. Text reads write a better ending. Share your views on palliative and end-of-life care in Cumbria.
January 20, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Wishing everyone a Happy Brew Monday!🩵☕

We know that January can be a difficult month, particularly for those affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder. 

Last week we prepared some "Brew Monday" goody bags that we will be dropping off today to give local people a boost. Have a cuppa on us!
January 19, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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What information would you like to hear when contacting an urgent treatment service?💬

Fill in this short survey, and your feedback could be used to shape future patient care: https://bit.ly/Comfort-Call-Survey
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January 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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We would love to hear from members of the LGBTQ+ Community about what you think about end of life care.

Your experiences and thoughts are unique and you deserve care that reflects this.

Let us know what you think in an anonymous survey.

👉 Take part here: https://bit.ly/4sxueMb
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January 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Join us for a creative wellbeing session!

Healthwatch Cumberland are launching our first Wellbeing Drop In on Friday 6th February, 10am-12pm at Restore Carlisle. ✨🎨

Come and make a clay tealight holder to help let the light back into February.
Image shows a photo of two tealights with accompanying text and coloured stars. Text reads let the light back into the darker months. Decorative tea light holder making wellbeing session. Friday 6th February, 10am-12pm, Restore Carlisle. Wellbeing Drop In's with Healthwatch Cumberland. Image shows a light blue, pink and white background with an illustration of a brain with flowers growing out of it. Text reads Wellbeing Drop in's with Healthwatch Cumberland. Free. At Restore Carlisle, 1st Friday of every month. Join us for mindful activities, crafts, connection and a chat about your wellbeing.
January 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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How would you like to be informed about your care from an urgent treatment service?☎️

Fill in this short survey, and your feedback could be used to shape future patient care: https://bit.ly/Comfort-Call-Survey
Image shows a light blue background with an image of a healthcare worker on the phone to a patient. Text reads keeping in touch. How would you like to receive updates about your care from an urgent treatment service?
January 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Did you know that you can track your alcohol-free days on Alcohol Change UK's Try Dry app?

You can check out our article to find out more information about support, resources and the benefits of consuming less alcohol:
https://bit.ly/why-not-try-dry-january
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January 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Living in a rural or coastal area can affect where and how people receive palliative or end-of-life care. 

Your experiences and views can help shape future services.

The survey is anonymous and open to everyone.

👉 Take part here: https://bit.ly/4sxueMb
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January 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Are you a trans or gender diverse person living in Cumberland?🏳️‍⚧️✨

We would love to know your thoughts on your experience, and what changes you would like to see in local health and social care services in our survey.

To fill in the survey, click here:
https://bit.ly/trans-voices-survey
Image shows a pink and white background with an image of a couple smiling at the camera with their arms around each other. One of the two people has a trans flag draped over their shoulder. There is a phone showing a QR code on the screen with the words Trans Voices Survey. Text reads Trans Voices. Tell us your thoughts on being trans or gender diverse in Cumberland. Fill in our survey.
January 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Help shape future palliative and end-of-life care.

We’re supporting the NHS in North East and North Cumbria to understand what matters to people when it comes to palliative and end-of-life care.

The survey is anonymous and takes just a few minutes.

👉 Share your views here: https://bit.ly/4sxueMb
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January 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Just before our festive break, we met up with other local Healthwatch teams for a development day in Kendal.✨👋

We had an amazing time getting to know each other better, and working together to come up with some ideas for our future work, and how we can support each other.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Our website has moved.👋

You might have noticed some changes recently!

Our website has moved to the People First website.

Don't worry, you can still find out what we've been up to and learn more about our projects here:
https://wearepeoplefirst.co.uk/healthwatch-cumberland/
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January 11, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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There are loads of health benefits you can experience by cutting down on your alcohol consumption.

You can find out more information about Dry January and Alcohol Change UK's Try Dry app in our news article:
https://bit.ly/why-not-try-dry-january
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January 9, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Did you visit a healthcare service over the holidays?💬❄️

Let us know what you thought by email:
info@healthwatchcumberland.co.uk
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January 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Are you a trans or gender diverse person living in Cumberland?🏳️‍⚧️✨

We would love to know your thoughts on your experience, and what changes you would like to see in local health and social care services.

You can let us know what you think in our survey:
https://bit.ly/trans-voices-survey
Image shows a light blue and white background with an image of a trans couple smiling and sat looking at each other. There is a phone showing a QR code on the screen with the words Trans Voices Survey. Text reads Trans Voices. Tell us your thoughts on being trans or gender diverse in Cumberland. Fill in our survey.
January 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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What can you expect from the Healthwatch Cumberland team in 2026?✨

We'll be continuing our Trans Voices project and beginning a new phase of our Paternal Wellbeing project. We've also got plans to launch a Youth Mental Health project soon.
Image shows a yellow background with images from our projects. text reads our plans for 2026. Trans Voices. Our project will continue as we hope to hear from more trans and gender diverse people living in Cumberland. Paternal Wellbeing . Hear more from our Paternal Wellbeing Project, and discover what support new dads would like to see. Coming soon: We hope to launch a new project with a focus on young people and mental health.
January 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Happy New Year from the Healthwatch Cumberland team!🎉

We're still here for you in 2026.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Our final memory in our countdown to 2026 is the Baton of Hope Tour.🩵

In September, the Healthwatch Cumberland team supported baton bearers at the Baton of Hope Tour across Cumbria. The event raised awareness for mental health support and suicide prevention, and was a day filled with emotion.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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This festive period, it's important to take a break.❄️☕

Why not grab a cuppa and spend time with a friend? (even if it's a flamingo!)
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December 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Our next memory of 2025 was our World Mental Health Day event in October.✨

This event was such an important opportunity to discuss mental health and what support is available to local people.
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December 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM