WorkWell Barrow

26/11/2025

We will be based in Barrow Library tomorrow (Thursday 27th November) from 10am-12pm for our drop-in service 📚 No appointment needed, just pop in for an informal chat about how we could support you to start or stay in work.

Westmorland and Furness Libraries

20/11/2025

💜 World Pancreatic Cancer Day - Standing Together in South Cumbria

Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, a moment to raise awareness of a disease that affects not only those diagnosed but also the families and loved ones who support them through every step.

We’ve been in touch with Barrow Town Council and Ulverston Town Council, who have confirmed that Barrow Town Hall clock and Sir John Barrow Monument will be lit purple tonight as part of the campaign. You may see other landmarks or homes across South Cumbria glowing purple too, each one a reminder of the lives affected and the importance of early awareness.

At Workwell South Cumbria, we support people facing health-related barriers to work, and we understand how deeply serious illness can impact whole families. Today, we’re thinking of everyone touched by pancreatic cancer - those fighting, those we’ve lost, and the families who carry their stories.

💜 If you spot a purple light tonight, take a moment to reflect and stand with our community.

Pancreatic Cancer UK Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

19/11/2025

Great opportunity!

Be part of this great research study at Royal Holloway, University of London!

Can music help with chronic pain? 🎵

Join their 3-week online study: you’ll use their app to listen to your favourite songs and tell them how it affects your pain. No in-person visits, just music + simple questions. Prize draw: £50 voucher!

👉 https://rhulpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DN1RWjMARKWnMa

19/11/2025

Today we will be celebrating 💙 A day dedicated to the health and wellbeing of men.

If you find yourself in need of support, WorkWell South Cumbria are here to support you- referring yourself couldn't be easier. Just fill out this quick form and a member if the team will get in touch https://dcrsinterface.azurewebsites.net/REFERRAL?R=145E9CFF

Andys Man Club Barrow-in-Furness are also there to support any man who needs it- you don’t have to be in crisis. You don’t have to have the words to explain how you’re feeling. You’re under no pressure to talk. You just have to turn up

Under data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we are only permitted to collect and process sensitive personal data with explicit consent from the individual.

13/11/2025

Today we attended 'Flourish- A Work & Health Event' hosted by Westmorland and Furness Council and Barrow Rising. It was lovely to speak to other providers in the area and spread the word about how WorkWell South Cumbria can support them and their service users. Thank you for having us!

13/11/2025

13/11/2025

It's World Kindness Day 🌸

World Kindness Day first started in 1998 by the 'World Kindness Movement', the main goal was to inspire individuals and nations to create a kinder world.

A simple act of kindness could include:

✨️ Holding the door open for someone
✨️ Helping a colleague or neighbour
✨️ Offering a smile to a stranger

Today we remember that kindness goes both ways, and we must take time to be kind to ourselves as well- take time to enjoy a break, read a book or do something you enjoy.

Studies show that acts of kindness can even boost your immune system, reduce stress, give you energy and they can also be good for your heart.

12/11/2025

10/11/2025

Today we were invited to take part in a 'Winter Wellbeing' event hosted by Job Centre Plus Barrow ⛄️ There was a great turn out with lots of lovely providers and brilliant goodies to take home to keep you safe this winter

Department for Work and Pensions - DWP

06/11/2025

❓️Did you know ❓️

The Office for National Statistics reports that 15 communities in the borough of Barrow are in the 20% most income deprived in England.

The team at WorkWell South Cumbria are all registered with The Trussell Trust and can issue Foodbank vouchers for any of our participants who may benefit from some additional support.

Participants who receive support from the Foodbank may also be able to access support to top up gas and electricity meters too 💡

Please speak to your Work & Health Coach if you would like to know more 🥕💚

Barrow Foodbank Windermere & District Foodbank

05/11/2025

International Stress Awareness week is well underway, the theme this year is 'Optimising Employee Wellbeing through Strategic Stress Management'.

Did you know that in 2023/24:

✨️There were 776,000 cases of work-related stress, anxiety or depression.

✨️Stress, anxiety and depression accounted for 46% of all work-related ill-health causes

✨️The main factors for causing work-related stress, depression or anxiety include demands of the job, work relationships, lack of information and lack of support.

If you or someone you know is struggling with work related stress, WorkWell South Cumbria are here to help. Our partners at Mind in Furness have some fantastic resources through their 'guided self-help' programme, including support with managing workplace stress.

You can contact us via email workwell@cumbriahealth.nhs.uk, or pop us a message on this page.