today I have been to visit A Stitch Different , based in Walney Community centre. A past winner of the High Sheriff Award, they cater for those with Neurodiversity and Learning Difficulties through a variety of activities Look at what they made me.

If you see someone sleeping rough make a StreetLink alert to connect them to support services. Your action could save a life. To make an alert go to: thestreetlink.org.uk #BeTheLink

📢 Reminder: The Children’s Commissioner is recruiting a new youth advisory board for Government Office for Science for children aged 14 to 18 to share their views on how childhood is changing and ideas on how to make children’s lives better. More details here 👇 childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/blog/a-new-you…

I received this irresistible postcard from Tilda about PANS PANDAS

So PANS PANDAs is a rare neuropsychiatric condition mainly effecting children. Here is Tilda's mum with some information

I was priviledgwd to go behind the scenes at Greengate Junior school Barrow in Furness. They are doing so much to support Children and their families with neurodiversity, I applaud them. Deirdre Brennan

An historic building in the Cumbrian Market Town of Kendal Stricklandgate House I visited today, to see what they do and plan to do. The purpose is to house and support Independent- mainly third sector organisations to provide wellbeing services.. Plans are progressing for more.

A huge thank you to the nurses & doctors surgery/ward 33 MorecambeBayNHSTrust Aaron Cummins Jane Scattergood QN HonMFPH RN for the care & compassion given to my son over the past week, he's now home & starting the recovery

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This #TrusteesWeek we celebrate charity trustees, shine a light on all your service and commitment, and say a heartfelt thank you. 👏

Barrow AFC Community Foundation is offering complimentary tickets to veterans, serving personnel, war widows, cadets and reservists for their upcoming home fixture against Grimsby Town on Saturday 8 November. 👇🎖

Have you ever heard the term ‘sandwich carer’? This means someone who's caring for a parent, or other older relative, while also raising children – and often working a job, too. An estimated 2.4 million people in the UK care for both older and younger generations, so if this

Moved house or switched energy firm in the last 5 years? You may be due a share of £240 million sat in closed energy accounts. Read more here: moneysavingexpert.com/news/2025/10/r… #MartinLewis

BishopSarah Helen Walker As the Mary Webster Lecture draws to a close, we want to thank our amazing speakers and guests for joining us for such an insightful and inspiring event.

Have you heard about our online solution #AccessAva? You can find out about the rights you have and the rights of those you care for at just the click of a button 👉 go.carersuk.org/45zKe6V?utm_so…

Are you following the rules in your governing document when holding charity meetings? 📝 ✅ Take time this #TrusteesWeek to read our guidance:👇 gov.uk/government/pub…

This message is just a little reminder for you to take time out to unwind, don’t be harsh on yourself, know you’re special and to treat yourself kinder.

Conservative ministers as well as the government should apologise to the thousands of carers treated disgracefully under a failing, broken Carer’s Allowance system. As things stand, carers may face many more months of being hounded by the DWP.

Recently we held our annual Archaeology Conference in Ambleside. Despite the awful weather, we had a full house - over 130 people. It's great to see so many people interested in the heritage of the Lake District and talks on work that has been happening over the last year.

Did you know as a carer you are entitled to free flu jabs? Contact your GP or local pharmacy and get your jab booked in! For more information: carersuk.org/help-and-advic…