On Wednesday the Healthwatch Cumberland team had a team development day! ✨ We used this time to get to know each other better with some personality colour testing. Read our article to find out the results of our team members and what we got up to: bit.ly/HWC-team-day-A…

Have you visited your GP recently? 💬 Why not let us know how it went by visiting our Feedback Centre? Click here to tell us all about it: bit.ly/feedback-centre

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

If you see someone having a seizure or fit, these 6 simple steps are useful to know. This advice applies to adults only. You may also need to call an ambulance, so it’s important to know when to call 999. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/wha…

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

Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? Spending time with friends and doing an activity which you find fun is a great way to ease stress. Read our article for more advice on stress: bit.ly/hwc-stress-awa…

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

Do you have an experience with a health and social care service you'd like to tell us about? 👋 Or maybe you'd like some advice about making a complaint? Come along to our Carlisle Listening Café on Friday, 2nd May, 10am-12pm at The People First Conference Centre!

Dads, we need you! We want to know all about your experiences of paternity, from traumatic births to the challenges of parenting and changes in your relationship with your partner. Click here to find our survey and more information: bit.ly/paternal-wellb…

Have you been struggling to find an NHS dentist? 🦷 Do you feel like your teeth are not receiving the care that they need? We've answered some of your questions in our first ever Agony Aunt article. You can read our advice here: bit.ly/hwc-agony-aunt…

Do you live in Millom?👋 Why not come and see us tomorrow, Wednesday 7th May, at Millom Methodist Church, for our Listening Café? You can tell us all about your recent health and social care experiences!

Have you been involved in a Safeguarding Enquiry? Healthwatch Westmorland & Furness and Healthwatch Cumberland are working together to review the involvement of people within a Section 42 safeguarding enquiry. Let us know your thoughts in our survey: bit.ly/Safeguarding-S…

Yesterday we said goodbye to Michelle our Volunteer Coordinator. Thank you so much for all your amazing efforts! You have contributed so much to our team during the years you have worked with us. We will really miss you, and we wish you good luck in your new new role. ❤️

This week is Deaf Awareness Week. We've prepared some tips on how to be more deaf aware, along with some of the Deaf community's thoughts on their experiences with health and social care services. You can find out more by reading our article: bit.ly/deaf-aware-2025

We know that birth can be a difficult time, and maternal mental health affects the whole family. Our project, ‘How are you today, Dad?’ looks at the experience of dads during paternity. We would love to hear about your experience: bit.ly/paternal-wellb…

Last week Andy met the Cockermouth Soroptimist Group to tell hear about the work they do, and tell them a bit more about Healthwatch Cumberland and our current projects.👋

Are you a social worker? If you've been involved in a Section 42 safeguarding enquiry in the last 12 months, Healthwatch Cumberland and Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness want to know your thoughts. You can fill in our survey here: bit.ly/Safeguarding-S…

Do you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? Know what to do in these emergencies and help spread the word.

Remember to take a break and give yourself time to recharge Image: Healthline

It’s #NationalEpilepsyWeek. Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures. Find out more about the symptoms of epilepsy, how to get a diagnosis and what treatment is available: nhs.uk/conditions/epi…