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Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 14h

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]

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.

Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 1d

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.

Image shows a stage lit up with warm orange tones. On a big screen it says Welcome 25 Anti-Racist Summit.

Image shows a tree filled with photos haning from strings. A board in fornt of the tree says 'I did not come here alone, I carry my people in my bones.' ARC's family tree.

Image shows a photo wall with the words Black Joy painted in between photo frames.

Image shows an exhibition showing a photoshoot with Anti-Racist Cumbria's community members and young people.

Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 2d

Wishing you a bright and happy Diwali from the Healthwatch Cumberland team.✨🎉

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Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 4d

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

Image shows a light pink background with an illustration of a phone showing a colourfully striped A-Z of Menopause guide on the screen. There is also a laptop with a photo on the screen of the Healthwatch Cumberland team recording a video about menopause advice. Text reads today is World Menopause Day. Check out our website and Youtube channel for menopause tips, including our A-Z of Menopause!

Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 5d

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.

Image shows the Healthwatch Cumberland team posing behind a blue Healthwatch selfie frame.

Image shows Chloe posing behind a blue healthwatch selfie frame with Lucinda from Happy Mums Foundation and Kat, a baton bearer for the Baton of Hope.

Image shows Carlisle College students and a tutor posing behind a blue Healthwatch selfie frame.

Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 6d

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]

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Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 7d

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.

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Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 8d

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.🎉💚

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Image shows guest speaker Greg stood in front of a screen and talking to guests at our World Mental Health Day event.

Image shows guest speaker Kat stood in front of a screen and talking to guests at our World Mental Health Day event.

Image shows guest speaker Lucinda stood in front of a screen and talking to guests at our World Mental Health Day event.

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Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 9d

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!

Image shows a white and dark blue background with a photo of a group of people sat in front of a Healthwatch Cumberland banner. There are also speech bubbles and an illustration of a yellow steaming coffee mug. Text reads Join us at our Listening Café: In Keswick Library. 3rd Thursday of every month, 10am-12pm. Come and tell us your thoughts on local health and social care services! Visited your GP recently? Come and tell us your thoughts

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Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 12d

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! 👀)

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Image shows a display of photos of the Healthwatch Cumberland team.

Image shows a display of yellow and light blue boards covered in stories and word clouds from our Behind the Addiction project. There are some members of the public reading the boards.

Image shows Healthwatch Cumberland Senior Engagement Officer Chloe smiling whilst putting World Mental Health Day tattoos on people's arms.

Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 12d

Last Wednesday, Chloe and Suzannah joined Carlisle International Women's Group for a coffee morning at the colourful Afrikana Centre in Botchergate. ☕✨

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Image shows a table filled with biscuits and coffee mugs. There is also a piece of paper covered in hand written messages.

Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 13d

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]

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Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 14d

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?

Image shows people sat and stood around tables, painting large ceiling tiles with colourful patterns and designs.

Image shows Senior Engagement Officer Chloe smiling and looking towards the camera. in the background there are people sat painting ceiling tiles.

Image shows Comms and Admin Coordinator Suzannah painting a ceiling tile with bright orange and pink flowers.

Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 15d

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

Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 15d

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

Image shows a green and dark blue background with an illustration of a blue face with flowers growing out of the brain at the top. Text reads Join us for: World Mental Health Day. Friday 10th October 10:30am-12:30pm. The People First Conference Centre, Milbourne Street, Carlisle. Refreshments provided. Get your free tickets on Eventbrite!

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Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 16d

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!

Image shows a white and light blue background with a photo of Clandon and Caitlin standing behind a stall covered in leaflets and information. There are speech bubbles and an illustration of a yellow steaming coffee mug. Text reads Join us at our Listening Café: In Workington Library. Friday 10th October, 10am-12pm. Continues on 2nd Friday of every month, 10am-12pm. Come and tell us your thoughts on local health and social care services! Visited your GP recently? Come and tell us your thoughts!

Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 19d

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

Image shows a white and pink background with an illustration of a blue face with flowers growing out of the brain at the top. Text reads Join us for: World Mental Health Day. Friday 10th October 10:30am-12:30pm. The People First Conference Centre, Milbourne Street, Carlisle. Refreshments provided. Get your free tickets on Eventbrite!

Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 21d

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]

Image shows a dark blue background with an illustration of a person holding a trans flag. Behind them is a ribbon with light blue, pink and white stripes of the trans flag.

Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 22d

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!

Image shows a pink and white background with a photo of Chloe atanding outside restore carlisle shop and pointing at the shop sign above. There are two speech bubbles and an illustration of a yellow steaming coffee mug. Text reads Visited your GP recently? Come and tell us your thoughts! Join us at our Listening Café: In RESTORE Carlisle. Friday 3rd October, 10am-12pm. Continues on 1st Friday of every month, 10am-12pm. Come and tell us your thoughts on local health and social care services!

Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 23d

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 @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 23d

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]

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Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 24d

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!

Image shows a white and yellow background with a photo of Millom Methodist Church. There are also speech bubbles and an illustration of a dark blue steaming coffee mug. Text reads Join us at our Listening Café: In Millom Methodist Church. Wednesday 1st October, 10am-12pm. Continues on 1st Wednesday of every month, 10am-12pm. Come and tell us your thoughts on local health and social care services! Visited your GP recently? Come and tell us your thoughts!

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Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 24d

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

Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 25d

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

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Healthwatch Cumberland @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social · 26d

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

Image shows Caitlin sitting in an armchair in front of a blue toned painting, holding a copy of Healthwatch Cumberland's Annual Report.