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

Have you accessed any support from local groups or services?

We'd love to hear from you about your experience as part of our Trans Voices project!🏳️‍⚧️

To tell us your thoughts, email:
[email protected]
On Friday 17th October, Suzannah headed to Keswick for the 2025 Anti-Racist Cumbria Summit.❣️🌄

She had an incredible time learning and looking at beautiful artwork and displays. There were guest speakers and workshops, and a focus on Black Joy, creativity and community.
Wishing you a bright and happy Diwali from the Healthwatch Cumberland team.✨🎉
The 18th October marks World Menopause Day!❣️

If you're experiencing symptoms of menopause, check out some tips and advice on our Youtube channel and in our free A-Z of Menopause, developed with Lynsey Eland from Dandelion Coaching.

Read our A-Z:
https://bit.ly/A-Z-Menopause
What an amazing time we had last week at our World Mental Health Day event at the People First Conference Centre in Carlisle. ✨

Thank you to everyone who came, including the Carlisle College students and tutors.
Are you a member of the trans community or someone who identifies as gender diverse?🏳️‍⚧️✨

We would love to hear from you about your experiences, and your thoughts on what changes you would like to see in health and social care services.

To get involved, email: [email protected]
Chloe and Caitlin had a great time at the People First Awards last night.🎉✨

Well done to all the learners and the empolyers that support the Academy team.

It was lovely to meet some of the family and friends of the learners, and to celebrate everyone's achievements together.
Thank you to everyone who attended our World Mental Health Day event last week on Friday 10th October, including our guest speakers, Greg, Kat and Lucinda.🎉💚
Join us for our Listening Cafe in Keswick Library on Thursday 16th October, 10am-12pm.☕💬

You can tell us all about your recent health and social care experiences.

We'll see you there for a cuppa and a chat!
We had a fantastic time today celebrating World Mental Health Day at the People First Conference Centre in Carlisle. ✨

Thank you to everyone who came, including our wonderful guest speakers!

(Stay tuned for more photos! 👀)
Last Wednesday, Chloe and Suzannah joined Carlisle International Women's Group for a coffee morning at the colourful Afrikana Centre in Botchergate. ☕✨
Are you trans or identify as gender diverse? ✨🏳️‍⚧️

We would love to hear from you!

Healthwatch Cumberland would love to hear about your experiences with local health and social care services.

Let us know your thoughts by emailing: [email protected]
Last week, Chloe and Suzannah went to RESTORE in Carlisle to paint ceiling tiles.✨🎨

They had a great time creating some bright, colourful designs!

Why not pop into RESTORE to have a look?
Don't forget to get your tickets for our World Mental Health Day event on this Friday, 10th October, at the People First Conference Centre in Carlisle.✨

You can get your free tickets here:
https://bit.ly/World-Mental-Halth-Day-2025
Only 3 days to go!✨

On Friday 10th October, 10:30am-12:30pm we're holding an event to celebrate the work being done by Healthwatch Cumberland and our local communities to support local people's mental health. 

Spaces are limited, make sure to get your free tickets here:
https://bit.ly/2025-WMHD
Join us for our Listening Cafe on Friday 10th October, 10am-12pm at Workington Library. ☕💬

We'll be there to listen to your recent health and social care experiences.

Come and join us for a cuppa and a chat!
Join us for World Mental Health Day! ✨

On Friday 10th October, 10:30am-12:30pm we're holding an event to celebrate the work being done by Healthwatch Cumberland and our local communities to support local people's mental health. 

Get your free tickets here:
https://bit.ly/2025-WMHD
Are you trans, intersex, non binary or identify as gender diverse? 🏳️‍⚧️✨

Why not get involved in our Trans Voices project?

We would love to hear about your experiences with local health and social care services!

You can tell us your thoughts by dropping us an email: [email protected]
We're launching our Carlisle Listening Cafe in it's new location this Friday: RESTORE Carlisle. ☕💬

We'll be there from 10am-12pm on Friday 3rd October to chat to you about your health and social care experiences, and about this month's theme: Menopause.

Come along for a hot drink and a chat!
We're so excited to announce that our Carlisle Listening Cafe has a new location: RESTORE Carlisle! ✨

We'll be there from 10am-12pm on Friday 3rd October to chat to you about your recent health and social care experiences, and to discuss our theme of the month: Menopause.

We'll see you there!
Healthwatch Cumberland are looking for trans, intersex, non-binary and gender diverse people to get involved in our Trans Voices project. 🏳️‍⚧️✨

We want to know what changes you would like to see in health and social care services.

To take part, email:
[email protected]
Join us for our Listening Cafe in Millom Methodist Church on Wednesday 1st October, 10am-12pm. ☕💬

Come and chat to us about your recent health and social care experiences, and about this month's theme: Menopause.

We'll see you there for a cuppa and a chat!
Join us for World Mental Health Day! ✨

On Friday 10th October, 10:30am-12:30pm we're holding an event to celebrate the work being done by Healthwatch Cumberland and our local communities to support local people's mental health. 

Get your free tickets here:
https://bit.ly/2025-WMHD
Have you recently visited your GP or another health or social care provider?💬

Let us know what you thought about your experience!

Visit our Feedback Centre:
https://bit.ly/feedback-centre
Caitlin recently celebrated 1 year at Healthwatch Cumberland! 🎉✨

We're so incredibly proud of her, and we took this opportunity to ask her some questions about her experience at Healthwatch Cumberland so far.

You can read what she thought here:
https://bit.ly/Caitlin-1-year-at-HWC