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Westmorland and Furness residents are being urged to share their views in The Big Conversation on Care, a major national engagement programme to shape the future of adult social care in England.
Adult social care plays a vital role in supporting older people, adults with disabilities, unpaid carers and families across Westmorland and Furness every day.
Through The Big Conversation on Care, people are being asked to consider important questions about how care should be delivered in the future, who should be eligible for support, the role of families and communities, and how the system should be funded.
Find out more about the The Big Conversation on Care and take part online
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The Red Ensign was flying from Barrow Town Hall, Kendal Town Hall, Voreda House in Penrith and Ferry Nab in Bowness-on-Windermere.
The council is investing more than £400,000 in the Grade 2 listed Barrow Library, with new rooflights, roof covering and other repairs and
repainting.
The scheme will help local businesses across Westmorland and Furness to understand how to reduce their carbon footprint and cut costs, promoting a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future for the area.
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Is your child due to start school, or transfer to a junior or secondary school in September 2027? Applications are now open.
Westmorland and Furness Council took the action in response to requests from ward councillors, Ulverston Town Council, schools, and the wider community.
Visitors to Westmorland County Show next week will get a chance to see an international cycling trophy ahead of one of the world's greatest sporting spectacles coming to Westmorland and Furness in 2027.
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After a successful launch in and around Ulverston in July, the service will now launch in the Penrith area on Monday 14 September, with bookings open from 7 September.
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World Suicide Prevention Day is an annual reminder that our actions, no matter how big or small, may provide hope to those who are struggling.
Every Life Matters - Suicide Safer Cumbria are hosting events in Barrow, Kendal and Penrith to light candles and share a minute’s silence, joining people around the world in reflection. This is a chance to remember those we’ve lost to suicide, to stand beside those who are struggling, and to show that no one is alone.
Westmorland and Furness Council is proud to support the Orange Button Scheme, which equips colleagues to recognise suicide risk and signpost people to support. If you would like to access the free training and make a difference in your community, it is available at Every Life Matters.
Urgent NHS mental health help can be found at 111 or by dialing 111 Option 2. You can also access support through the Samaritans on 116 123.
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Are you looking for a voluntary position where you can make a difference, or perhaps a new challenge? If so, an opportunity has arisen for a committed member of the public in Cumbria to help shape the safeguarding arrangements for adults with care and support needs.
Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board, which works in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council, is looking for a voluntary Lay Member to join the Board.
This is a rewarding opportunity to influence decision-making at a strategic level, contribute to meaningful change and ensure local people’s voices are heard. No previous safeguarding experience is required, and the role involves up to two days per month.
Find out more and apply: Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board (CSAB) Lay Member of the Board
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If you’ve ever wondered whether fostering could be right for you, Cumbria Fostering is inviting local residents to join one of its upcoming online information sessions.
These friendly and informal events are a great opportunity to learn more about the rewarding role foster carers play in supporting children and young people across Cumbria. Whether you are just beginning to explore the idea of fostering or are ready to take the next step, the sessions will provide valuable information and the chance to ask questions in a relaxed setting.
During the online event, attendees will watch a short presentation about fostering with Cumbria Fostering, learn about the different types of care available, and discover the training and support offered throughout the fostering journey.
Upcoming online information sessions take place at 7pm on Wednesday 23 September and Wednesday 21 October.
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