Carer Support Eden

04/03/2026

Are you a kinship carer in Westmorland & Furness?
Your voice matters, and Westmorland & Furness Council wants to hear from you.
The council is developing a new Kinship Care Local Offer, and they’re asking for feedback from anyone with experience of kinship care, including:
Grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, cousins, step relatives
Family friends or others caring for someone else’s child
Children, young people, or adults raised by kinship carers
This includes those involved in:
• Informal kinship care
• Private fostering
• Kinship foster care
• Special Guardianship Orders (SGO)
• Child Arrangements Orders (CAO)
Your insight will help shape better support for kinship families across our area.
📋 Share your views in the short survey:
👉 Kinship Care Feedback Form: https://forms.office.com/e/YDC7T5433j
📱 Or scan the QR code on the poster below.
Please share with anyone who might like to contribute.

04/03/2026

Please see the two webinar dates for parents, carers and family members who are supporting children through exams this year.

26/02/2026

Our March Carers Hub Dates Are Here!
Looking for connection, understanding, and a welcoming space to share experiences?
Join us at one of our Carers Hubs this March.
☕ Friendly conversations
☕Peer support
☕ A warm, relaxed environment
Take a look at our March schedule below to find the hub closest to you, including Court Thorn, Penrith, Men’s Hub, Parent Carer Hub, Coffee/Lunch Hub, and Alston.
We’d love to see you there! 💚

24/02/2026

New Courses Now Available in Eden!
The North Cumbria Recovery College has released its February–March timetable, and enrolment is now open!
Where: Penrith Library & Online
For: Adults aged 18+
Cost: Completely FREE
What’s on this term?
• Emotional Resilience – Learn to understand emotions and overcome challenges
• Assertiveness – Build confidence and communicate your needs
• Alumni Group – Connect with others who’ve completed previous courses
• Grief Café – A safe space to talk, share, and feel supported
• Decider Life Skills (Online) – Practical tools for managing stress and emotions
🕒 Sessions run weekly from late Feb to early April.
📝 Enrol now: https://ow.ly/UAE850YkXGz
☎️ Or get in touch: 0808 196 1773 | [email protected]
🌐 More info: https://ow.ly/hUfW50YkXGA
If you or someone you know is looking to improve wellbeing, build confidence, or feel more connected, these sessions are a fantastic place to start. 💙

19/02/2026

Thoughtful Tuesdays at Appleby Hub
We’re delighted to share the fantastic Thoughtful Tuesdays programme at Appleby Hub, a warm, inclusive space offering support, creativity, connection and community every week.
Here’s what’s happening each month:
💚 1st Tuesday – Creative Café / Walk & Talk
🕙 10am–2pm
💛 2nd Tuesday – SEN Support Group
🕘 9am–1pm
🧡 3rd Tuesday – Dementia Carers Group
🕙 10am–2pm
💙 4th Tuesday – Men’s Café
🕙 10am–2pm
The Appleby Hub, Chapel Street, Appleby CA16 6QR
No need to book, just drop in when you can and stay as long as you like.
Questions? Pop into the Hub and see Jane, or email [email protected]
These sessions are fully funded and open to all.
Go along, get connected, and feel supported.

11/02/2026

Need help with small jobs around the home?
Westmorland & Furness Council offers a Handy Person Scheme to support eligible residents with everyday tasks such as:
• Changing lightbulbs
• Putting up shelves
• Hanging curtains
• Installing handrails
• Small repairs, like unblocking sinks
• Replacing a washer on a tap
• Fitting minor home security measures (e.g., door and window locks)
The labour is free of charge, you just provide the materials.
🌟 Who can apply?
The service is available to residents over 65, people with a disability, or those who are vulnerable and meet the eligibility criteria.
📲 Find out more or request a job:
Visit: https://ow.ly/ieoR50YcHLT
Or contact the Housing Standards Team on 01539 793161
Email: [email protected]
Keeping your home safe and comfortable just got a little easier 💚

06/02/2026

💚 Grief Café – A Safe Space for Every Kind of Grief 💚

Grief comes in many forms — bereavement, anticipatory grief, changes in health, loss of identity, or any other kind of emotional loss. Whatever you’re carrying, you don’t have to face it alone.

The Recovery College's Grief Café offers a gentle, welcoming space to talk, listen, or simply be with others who understand. Everyone is welcome to drop in and stay for as long as they feel comfortable.
📍 Penrith Library, St Andrews Centre, Churchyard, Penrith CA11 7YA
🕐 1pm–3pm on:

Next session: Wednesday 11th February 2026
Wednesday 11th March 2026

➡️ Register online: www.togetherwe.uk/recovery-college
Click “Enroll here” and choose the Eden area.
For more information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0808 1961773

Please feel free to share this with anyone who may benefit. 💛

05/02/2026

Does your business need office furniture?

Eden Carers is selling off surplus desks, chairs and storage units from their Penrith office, so if you're in need please contact them directly for more information and to arrange a viewing.

📍 The Office, Mardale Road, Penrith, CA11 9EH
☎️ 01768 890280

04/02/2026

📣 Office Furniture for Sale - Penrith
We have a range of office furniture available, including:
• Desks (various sizes)
• Tall storage units
• Metal filing cabinets
• Office chairs & meeting room chairs
• Smaller items such as letter racks, bins, and more
Everything is located in Penrith.
📞 To arrange a viewing, please call: 01768 890 280
Feel free to share!

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

30/01/2026

Our February 2026 Carers Hub Dates Are Here!
Looking for a warm, welcoming space to connect with others who understand the ups and downs of caring? Join us at one of our Carers Hubs this February.
Whether you’re after a friendly chat, some support, or simply a cuppa in good company, our hubs are here for you.
We have a range of sessions across the month, including men’s and parent hubs, plus a relaxed coffee/lunch meet-up.

Venues across Penrith, Low Hesket, Alston, and more.
Take a look at the dates and locations below and pop along — we’d love to see you there!