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You told us… and we listened. In March, we heard from 347 people across Westmorland & Furness. Your feedback helps us: ✅ Shape our focus ✅ Raise issues with providers ✅ Signpost to support Share your story 👇 f.mtr.cool/bbyabrzbvx #HWWF #Healthwatch #YouToldUs

Come see us tomorrow at Westmorland General Hospital from 9:30am to 12:00pm. Our Engagement Officers, Lisa and Leila, will be there to listen to your experiences with health and social care - good or bad.  If you're passing through, stop by and say hello 👋

Cancer is one of the biggest concerns we've heard from people in Westmorland and Furness. We understand waiting times can be frustrating but if something doesn’t feel right, please don’t ignore it! Contact your GP💙 #NHS #CancerAwareness

“I’m worried about my memory getting worse, but I feel silly asking for help…” Someone shared their concerns with us and we listened. We signposted them to the Alzheimer’s Society and NHS Choices 💜 No worry is too small. Need support? We’re here: healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say

“I knew they were safe while there. They loved it.” A family member praised the care at Parkview Gardens in Barrow after their partner’s hospital discharge. Good experiences matter too. Seen great care in action? Tell us 🌟

Concerned about care conditions? So are we. A South Cumbrian resident told us about: 🔴 Rats 🔴 Overflowing bins 🔴 Cigarette butts from staff We escalated it to the CQC. If you’re worried about a service, we’ll make sure your voice is heard - confidentially and respectfully.

The first few weeks of motherhood can be tough. This week, Healthwatch Together is sharing resources to raise awareness of the 6-8 week postnatal check available for new mothers in the UK. Find out more here: bit.ly/43UKYmZ #PostnatalCheck #HealthwatchTogether

Have you had your 6-8 week postnatal check? This checkup is offered to mothers and families 6-8 weeks after giving birth to ensure that both mum and baby are doing well. They are crucial for understanding your recovery and your baby’s development👶 #Postanatal #NewMother

Really important info🙌 Knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference #SeizureFirstAid #HealthAwareness #BePrepared

A postnatal check is crucial for assessing your development and well-being as a mum🤱 It ensures that your health is being taken care of as you enter this new chapter and that your baby is developing both physically and socially. Find out more in this post #PostnatalCheck

It was a pleasure to host! Grateful to everyone who came to share their experiences. We’re proud to support conversations that really matter 💜

Have you been part of a safeguarding enquiry in the last year? Whether you work in social care, health, housing or another support role — your voice matters. 🧷 Take our survey and help improve safeguarding across Cumbria: f.mtr.cool/fifcpfiidk #Safeguarding

Returning all used inhalers in the UK for safe disposal could save 512,330 tonnes of CO2 a year. That’s like driving a VW Golf around the world 88,606 times! 🌍 Don’t throw them away – take them to your pharmacy for safe disposal! 🏥♻️ #SustainableLiving #RecycleInhalers

Whether on the frontlines or in a #Safeguarding role, your experience matters. We want to hear from you! Please take 5 mins to complete our survey👇 🔗 smartsurvey.co.uk/s/PES786/ #Cumbria #Police

Struggling to cope? You’re not alone. 📱 Text CALMER to 85258 for free, confidential, 24/7 mental health crisis support. Funded by North East and North Cumbria NHS and powered by Shout help is just a text away. Texting can feel easier than talking 💬

Can you spare 2 mins to help change a mum’s life? 💛 The Happy Mums Foundation is expanding support groups across Cumbria & needs YOUR voice. Your feedback = better services & vital funding. 📝 Take the survey here: happymums.org.uk/research-impac… #SupportForMums #Cumbria

Child Bereavement UK has released a powerful new animation called 'Room for an Elephant', aimed at supporting bereaved teenagers. 🐘 It takes less than 2 minutes to watch > youtube.com/watch?v=hzSGwB… 🫴 Check out our Bereaved by Addiction project > cadas.co.uk/bereaved-by-ad…

🔴Live from Barrow! Leila is at the Thriving Communities Together Women’s Health Workshop today in Barrow, discussing ideas for a new Women’s Health Hub We're here to amplify local voices and improve services for women. #WomensHealth #Barrow #Healthwatch #HWWF

Our latest research shows that people are still facing persistent problems accessing the medication they need. This includes medication shortages, delays or errors in their prescription and unexpected pharmacy closures. healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-06-3…