Help & Support

Cumberland Council are inviting members of the public to take part in a survey with a chance to win a £100 Amazon gift card. Their aim is to better meet the needs of children, young people and...

Cumberland Council have circulated a Winter Help Leaflet with telephone numbers for a range of help services, including Emergency Help, Domestic Abuse, Food Help, Mental Health, Financial Support and...

From 2 January 2024, eligible working parents can apply for 15 hours of childcare for their two-year-old. Parents have until 31 March 2024 to apply for a code, with mid-January to the end of February...

Help Cumberland Council understand the extent of food insecurity and related issues in the area, by completing their survey. The council has been working with the University of Liverpool to develop...

The Green Doctor is available to offer free advice on energy saving measures. See below their newsletter for more information and contact link. Green Doctor North...

CUMBERLAND Council is offering free vitamins to help families get the healthiest possible start in life. The supplements - available to all young children and pregnant and new mothers in...

A Heat Health Alert been issued for the North West region (along with many other parts of the UK).  This was upgraded yesterday from a Yellow Alert to an Amber Alert (more info here)...

Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council and are delighted to announce that they have been successful in their bid for a minimum of £12.4 million in funding from the Department of...

Copeland Age and Advice Service (CAAS) currently have a Winter Warmth Grant, which has been funded by both Cumbria Community Foundation and GDF Mid Copeland.  It's for people within the GDF Mid...

Cumbria County Council's Ways to Welfare helpline offers help and emergency support with basics and essentials, for people struggling to cope with their current situation. They can also advise on...