The Same Day Emergency Care centre at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle is to be expanded as part of the Government’s drive to end corridor care. It is one of […]
Category: Care sector
The Cumberland donates £18,000 to Hospice at Home West Cumbria
Hospice at Home West Cumbria has received more than £18,000 as part of The Cumberland’s latest round of donations to local charities and causes which amount to £100,000. From supporting […]
Fundraising for wheelchairs in remote communities around the world in Keswick
A global wheelchair and mobility equipment manufacturer and its Cumbrian-based partners held a fundraising walk in Keswick this week for the firm’s Move For Mobility campaign. World-leading wheelchair manufacturer Invacare […]
Eden Valley was my lifeline when we couldn’t cope at home, says Tony Hopper’s widow Sue
When former Carlisle United player Tony Hopper developed motor neurone disease, there was huge public support for his battle against the disease. But what people probably don’t know is the […]
Cumbrian residents rate New Care & Lovett Care in top 20
New Care and Lovett Care have both been included in the Top 20 UK Care Home Groups report, as voted for by residents and their families at Eden Manor in […]
Five in a row for Alcedo Care Group
Cumbria’s Alcedo Care Group Home has been recognised as one of the Top 20 Large Home Care Groups in the UK for the fifth consecutive year. Selected from 856 home care groups […]
Carer charity celebrates supports this Volunteers’ week
Carer Support Cumbria are celebrating their volunteers who help unpaid Carers across Cumbria to mark Volunteers Week (June 1-7) – and highlighting the opportunities for others to help people across […]
Support available for unpaid Carers worried about over payment
Carer Support Cumbria (CSC)are working to provide help, advice and support for unpaid Carers who have been received Carers’ Allowance overpayments by the Department of Work and Pensions. The Carer Support […]
Local nurse, physio assistant and carer assistant celebrate long service with Lanercost House Care Home
A Nurse, Physio Assistant and Care Assistant at Lanercost House Care Home in Carlisle have received prestigious 30 Year Service Award and 15 Year Service Awards in celebration of working at […]
Alcedo Care introduces complex mental health support services
Home care specialist Alcedo Care Group has launched a much-needed Complex Mental Health division to its ever-growing portfolio of services. A sub-division of its Complex Care provision, Complex Mental Health […]
Calvert’s Lynne celebrates 25 years of hard work in a caring Cumbrian community
A Cumbrian lady has marked a very special work anniversary this month. Lynne Walker has celebrated 25 years of working as Assistant Housekeeper at the Lake District Calvert Trust. This […]
New CEO for Cumbrian Carers’ charity
Carer Support West Cumbria, which provides advice and support for unpaid Carers has a new Chief Officer, Sharon Sewell. After 20 years service with Allerdale Borough Council, working in the […]
Sought after 24-hour care packages launched by Cumbrian home-care provider
One of Cumbria’s leading domiciliary care providers has announced a new 24-hour care package which will allow more individuals to stay in their own homes while receiving the care that […]
Action Day calls to support Cumbria’s 8,000 Young Carers
More than 8,000 people under 18 years old in Cumbria are providing unpaid Carer for a family member or friend – and this Young Carers Action Day (March 13) Carer […]
Cumbrian Carer organisations backing Martin Lewis call for changes to Carer’s Allowance in Spring Budget
Unpaid Carer organisations across Cumbria are backing the call by Money Expert Martin Lewis for a review of the Carer’s Allowance following his interview with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. In a […]
Alcedo Care wins top 20 Home Care Group Award
The Alcedo Care Healthcare Group Home, with branches in Kendal and Ulverston, has won an award for being one of the Top 20 large home care groups in the UK. With 762 […]
Local care home gives back to their local emergency services
Staff at Lanercost House Care Home in Carlisle have opened up their doors to welcome the emergency services personnel in their local area. As a way of saying thank you […]
Funding for Volunteers allows Carers much-needed breaks to carry out vital tasks
A GROWING number of Carers are unable to attend appointments or carry out essential tasks such as popping to the shops because they are unable to leave their loved ones […]