Milestone report calls for longer term investment in charities and community groups in North Cumbria

Vital support for people in Cumbria risks disappearing if better funding is not found for charities and community groups. A report published today (April 30th) highlights the work done by health and wellbeing workers, who connect people with community support across the county. Roles such as health and wellbeing coaches and social prescribers spend time […]

Meet your new Barrow Development Officer

My name is Emily Wilson, and I’m the new Barrow Development Officer, here to support voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Barrow. My role focuses on: Supporting local groups to develop skills, strengthen governance, and improve long term resilience Providing tailored support, including funding advice, business planning, volunteer management, and monitoring and […]

Community Co‑Researchers Leading the Way in Cumberland

Shirley Murray, our Community Co-researcher Support Officer for the NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Cumberland, gives us a project update, including news on training, a Research Groups launch event, research topics chosen and more.   I’m really excited to share the latest update on our work with the NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) […]