Cumberland HDRC

05/08/2026

📣Cumberland HDRC Research Skills Training Programme: new dates available!

Combining short, practical sessions across four key skills areas, build on what you use every day like asking good questions, gathering insights, learning from what’s already out there and turning this into impactful outcomes.

Open to all Cumberland Council staff, elected members, and community organisations. No research background necessary.

Head over to our Eventbrite for full details and to book your space
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/cumberland-hdrc-96124271553

If you work for Cumberland Council, find us in the iLearn directory under Professional Skills: Research, Evidence, Evaluation and Learning

04/08/2026

If you are a researcher or work for an organisation delivering and undertaking public health research in settings outside of the NHS, check out the new support available from NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health delivered by Newcastle University and partners 👇

Tailored to your individual needs, their support ranges from signposting through to hands-on support to set up, deliver or undertake public health research once you have been awarded funding.

🔗Follow the link for more information and how to get in touch

What is the pilot public health research delivery support service? The pilot public health research delivery support service provides appropriate and high-quality support for researchers and organisations delivering and undertaking public health research in settings outside of the NHS. The pilot

03/08/2026

17/07/2026

⭐Nominate a young person aged 8 to 25 in Cumberland for the Flying High Awards⭐

Celebrate their achievements in making a positive difference in Cumberland. For more details, check out the Cumberland Family Hubs post below

🔗https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BgkodAbjz/

16/07/2026

💬 Petteril Bank event - what does your community need?

People who live and work in Petteril Bank are invited to tell Cumberland Council exactly what is needed in their community.

📅 Saturday 25th July
⏰ 11am
📍 Petteril Bank Community Hall

Join council staff and local councillors on to talk about what you love about the area, how it works for you and what could be done differently to make things better.

The event includes an exploratory 'walkabout' and a workshop in the community hall to get everyone’s feedback and make sure it is fed into future decision making and should last around 2.5hrs. The walkabout is optional and will take about an hour starting just after 11am.

This event is hosted by the Petteril Community Panel and is a fantastic opportunity for you to make your voice heard.

Anyone who would like to take part should email [email protected], call 0781 801 4966, or just come along on the day. Any access requirements can also be directed to the above email address.

15/07/2026

💻 The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine CumbriaMed Research Webinar: Local and National Allied Health Research

📅 Thursday 23rd July 2026
⏰ 12.30pm-1.30pm
📍 Online

The session will feature two expert speakers and a live Q&A:

💬 “Research as Part of Everyday Practice” with Prof Sarah Elliott

💬 “Occupational Therapy in Translational Research and the Digital Transformation of Dementia Care” with Sarah Daniels

Register for your ticket here: tinyurl.com/pcsm-webi12

Open to staff, patients, relatives, and the public, the series explores how local
research is shaping the future of care.

The CumbriaMed Research Webinar Series showcases leading health researchers working in and with Cumbria. Open to staff, patients, relatives and the public, the series explores how local research is shaping the future of care. Includes a Q&A session.

14/07/2026

💬Help shape Adult Social Care and Housing in Cumberland

Cumberland Council are looking for people with lived experience of Adult Social Care, including those who receive support and unpaid carers, to join their new 'Making It Real Board' to work with senior leaders, share your experiences, and help improve services for people across Cumberland.

Payment available to recognise your contribution and no previous board experience needed.

Find out more here on ways you can get involved:
🔗https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/have-your-say-adult-social-care-services?

📧Express your interest by emailing [email protected]

Help shape Adult Social Care and Housing in Cumberland

We're looking for people with lived experience of Adult Social Care, including those who receive support and unpaid carers, to join our new 'Making It Real Board'

This is your chance to work with senior leaders, share your experiences, and help improve services for people across Cumberland.

✅No previous board experience needed
✅Meetings every 3 months
✅Payment available to recognise your contribution

Express your interest by emailing [email protected]

Find out more 👉 www.cumberland.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/have-your-say-adult-social-care-services

14/07/2026

💬 Direct Payments: Your Experience Matters

Cumberland Council are looking for people who use Direct Payments now, have used them before, chose not to use them, carers, family members and Personal Assistants. No qualifications needed – your experience is what matters.

The working group meets online (with in-person options), in friendly, informal sessions where people can share what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change. Payment is offered for your time. If you’d like to get involved or find out more, please email [email protected]

13/07/2026

📣 Free health literacy courses!

Want to support better health outcomes? Head over to the Boost Learning and Improvement Community Academy where you can find a range of free health literacy training sessions. Designed for anyone working in health and care, sessions include health literacy: what it is and why it matters, how to write simply and speaking skills.

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13/07/2026

✍ Upcoming Volunteer Open Day at Revive Furniture Recycling

Come along to meet the team and learn more about how they restore and reuse furniture to support their local community.

📅 Date: 31 July 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am–2:00pm
📍 Location: Revive, Meadow Road, Whitehaven CA28 9HX

Whether you’re interested in volunteering, developing new skills, or simply finding out more about what we do, they would love for you to drop by. Revive will be joined by Cumberland Council Social Prescribing Team to connect you to local groups and services.

✅ No booking required – just drop in at a time that suits you.

If you’d like more information, contact them directly at:

📧 [email protected]