What do our statutory sector structures look like here in Cumbria – who provides what and how can our sector get more involved?

Social care and public health

Both of these function are delivered through our local councils  – Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness.

Cumberland

Follow this link to find out more about:

• Adult social care
• care services
• children and families
• public health
• much more

Westmorland and Furness

Follow this link to find out more about:

• Adult social care
• care services
• children and families
• public health
• much more

Health – Regional

Delivered at a REGIONAL level by 2 different statutory bodies:

North Cumbria

Covering the districts of Allerdale, Carlisle, Copeland (excluding Millom & surrounding area) and Eden:
https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/about-us/

As a third sector organisation you can get involved through the VCSE Partnership Programme.

Or contact our Health Partnerships Team – details are on our main Health & Wellbeing page

South Cumbria

Covering the districts of Barrow in Furness and South Lakeland and Millom & surrounding area in Copeland: https://www.healthierlsc.co.uk/

As a third sector organisation you can get involved through the Lancashire and South Cumbria VCSE Alliance.

Health – local

Delivered through a series of different organisations, including NHS Foundation Trusts, Mental Health Trust, Primary Care Networks and GP Practices.

As a third sector organisation you can also get involved at a more local level through our Networks (Action for Health and Mental Health Provider Forum) OR through Integrated Care Communities (ICCs). ICCs are neighbourhood level teams working across boundaries to help improve the health and care of people in local communities.

North

There are 8 ICCs in North Cumbria

You can connect with your local ICC Third Sector Representatives by completing the form here