WorkWell South Cumbria

06/08/2026

WorkWell South Cumbria are excited to be attending the Health & Wellbeing Fayre!

If you are looking for support to stay in work, return to work, or manage a health condition while working, come and say hello! Our Work and Health Coaches, Joe and Becca, will be on hand all day to chat about how our free, fully funded service can support you.

📅 When: Friday 21st August
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: The Rec Car Park, Millom (Next to Tesco)
There will be plenty of free health stalls, advice, information, and even a visit from the NHS HARRI Bus! 🚌✨

Pop by our stand for a friendly chat- Work & Health coaches Joe and Becca look forward to meeting you!

04/08/2026

📍 Grange-over-Sands - Come and say hello! 📍

Our Work and Health Coach, Joe, is at The Square in Grange Town Centre alongside the Jobcentre Plus BUS 🚌

Whether a health condition or disability is making it tricky to stay in work, you're planning a return after illness, or you're looking for support to start a new role, Joe is here for an informal, confidential chat.

Pop down today for:
• Free 1-to-1 guidance tailored to your health and work goals.
• Workplace adjustment advice and health-related employment support.
• Information on local services to help you thrive in the workplace.
No appointment needed — just drop by the bus!

24/07/2026

School Holidays: Juggling It All?

If you are feeling the pressure of the school holidays- you are not alone.

The summer break can be a wonderful time for families, but it can also bring extra stress, especially when you're trying to juggle caring responsibilities alongside work and everything else life throws at you.

Remember, support is available. If things are starting to feel a bit much, WorkWell South Cumbria is here to help. Whether it's managing stress, improving wellbeing, or simply having someone to talk things through with, we're here for you.

Looking for ways to keep the children entertained over the holidays? Here are some great local resources:

✅ HAF Club at Barrow Park Leisure Centre – offers activities and nutritious meals for eligible children during the school holidays, helping keep young people active, engaged and fed throughout the summer break 01229 87114

✅ Family Hubs – activities, support, events and resources for families across Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness.
https://cumberlandfamilyhubs.org.uk/childrens-learning-and-development/holiday-activities-and-food-haf-programme

https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/schools-and-education/holiday-activities-and-food-haf-programme

✅ Check your local Council, Community Centre, and Family Hub social media pages for free family fun days, holiday clubs and local events happening throughout the summer.

✅ Active Cumbria – school holiday activities, sports sessions and the Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) programme.

✅️Kendal Leisure Centre- school holiday activities & HAF programme.

https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/westmorland-and-furness/kendal/holiday-activities

Barrow Park Leisure Centre Better Health Westmorland & Furness Westmorland and Furness Council Family Hubs in Barrow-in-Furness Family Hubs in South Lakeland Cumberland Council Active Cumbria

15/07/2026

📢 We'll be at the Employer Engagement Event this Thursday at Barrow Town Hall.

Come and meet Kiera and Verity, who'll be delivering a short presentation about WorkWell South Cumbria and how we can support employers to help staff stay in or return to work.

If you're attending, come and say hello – we'd love to chat! 👋

08/07/2026

07/07/2026

🎬 If you're coming along to Together at the Movies – Community Connections Hub today, make sure you stop by and say hello to Joe, WorkWell South Cumbria's Work and Health Coach.

Joe will be there to chat about how WorkWell South Cumbria can support people with health conditions or disabilities to stay in work, return to work, or find employment. He'll also be available to discuss referrals and explain the support available within the community.

📍 Royalty Cinema, Bowness
🕜 Today, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Come along to find out more, ask any questions, and discover the range of local services on offer. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

30/06/2026

Come and meet our Work and Health Coach, Joe!

He'll be on hand to chat about WorkWell South Cumbria, answer your questions, and explain how to make a referral. 😊

Next Tuesday, join St Mary's Hospice Community Hub for Together at the Movies 🎬

📅 Launch Event: Tuesday 7th July
🕜 1.30pm – 3.30pm
📍 Royalty Cinema, Bowness-on-Windermere
🎟️ Free entry – everyone is welcome!

Together at the Movies is a Community Connections Hub that brings local people, organisations and services together in one welcoming space.

Following the launch, the hub will take place on the first Tuesday of every month.

Alongside opportunities to socialise, each session will feature music, activities, and the chance to meet representatives from local organisations offering advice, services and support.

Huge thanks to Age Friendly South Lakeland Community Fund and Cumbria Community Foundation for your support 💛🌻

For more information, please visit: https://www.stmaryshospice.org.uk/events/together-at-the-movies/

27/06/2026

We are so excited to be attending the Love Barrow Awards Community Celebration event today ☀️

It’s always inspiring to see our local community come together to celebrate the incredible people, organisations and achievements that make Barrow such a supportive and vibrant place to live and work. Events like this really showcase the strength and kindness within our community.

Verity and Kiera will be here all evening – please do pop over and say hello, we’d love to chat!