DMWS is a registered charity providing practical and emotional support to the Armed Forces community since 1943. Mark Kenny is the newly appointed DMWS Welfare Officer based within the Furness General Hospital discharge team. His role is to ensure that all serving personnel, veterans, and their immediate family members receive the dedicated welfare support they […]

Building of Bridges Community Garden Project & Cumbria Animal and Hen Rescue CIC is a community project, helping to support all religions and disabilities, offering a place of quiet and growing. You can get involved through helping to build structures, pens, and clean out the animals, help with day to day health care and feeding, […]

This service is for stroke survivors (including TIAs/mini-strokes), and families and carers of people affected by stroke. The Stroke Recovery Service will work with you to identify your personal support needs and priorities. A coordinator will contact you to organise a phone call and/or home visit to find out how you’re managing with daily activities, […]

This is a branch of Headway - the brain injury association - covering South Cumbria, an area that stretches from Shap and Appleby in the east of the county through to Kendal and Barrow in Furness in the South. They support over 70 families whose lives have been affected by acquired brain injury. They offer […]

CancerCare supports adults and children affected by cancer, life-shortening illness and bereavement. Visit them in our their modern centre in the heart of Barrow town centre. Opened in September 2020, the purpose-renovated centre on Duke Street offers counselling, complementary therapy and specialist children's services for people affected by cancer and bereavement. Opening hours: Monday - Thursday […]

The Furness Branch of the National Autistic Society is free to join, and all members receive a monthly newsletter and invitations to local meetings and events. They: - provide support through a regular Adult Befriending Group. - offer information and signposting to autistic people of all ages and their families and carers. - offer training […]

*Minibus transport is available from the Furness area* Growing Well Kendal is a mental health service set on an organic farm. You can get involved in growing and horticultural activities while working on improving your mental health. You can get involved in as little as two weeks from the point of getting in touch. You […]

Quit together in Westmorland and Furness! Get free expert help from our local stop smoking service and start your personalised smoke-free journey today. Smoking remains to be the single biggest cause of preventable death - the stop smoking service offers a 12-week programme to support you from pre-quit to being a non-smoker. Free stop smoking […]

A new service for people in the Furness area who struggle with sleep. In partnership with the Sleep Charity, A Stitch Different are delighted to be able to support people locally with a dedicated sleep helpline. You will be able to talk to trained, local sleep advisors. The sleep helpline operates on Fridays 12:00-4:00pm. Tel […]

Recovery Steps Cumbria is free, confidential and here to help you – you can tell them as much or as little as you like. They're here to help - a local organisation where support is provided by staff and volunteers who have lived experience of drug and alcohol use. They know that everyone is different […]

A community hub on Walney that offers a warm hub, space to hire and more. The warm hub runs year round on Mondays from 11:00am to 1:00pm, with Bingo starting at 1:00pm for those who wish to stay and have a game. Tea and toast are offered for free in the hub, with bacon buns […]

The Abbotsvale Community Centre group is a community-driven space where members can connect, share events and support local initiatives. Find out about classes and events running at the centre by visiting Abbotsvale Community Centre's Facebook page by clicking "visit site" below or email abbotsvale@gmail.com.

The St Mary’s Hospice Community Hub, located at 299–301 Duke Street in Barrow-in-Furness, serves as a welcoming space for individuals living with long-term or life-limiting illnesses. It offers a variety of activities and support services aimed at promoting independence and well-being. The hub is open to patients and their families dealing with conditions such as […]

Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness is an independent, community-based organisation dedicated to ensuring that health and social care services meet people’s needs. Backed by national support from Healthwatch England and the Government, we amplify your voice to make services better, more accessible and patient focused. We are here to: Listen: Collect feedback on health and social […]

We are a group of men, along with our families, living with prostate cancer, and those interested in improving the care and support of those affected by cancer.We are an established Prostate Cancer Support Group (since 2007) based in the Barrow–in–Furness area. We meet every week to get together and offer shared support. Find details […]

WorkWell is a light touch, early-intervention service available to anyone aged 18 plus, working in Barrow with a health condition who: needs support to remain in work, needs support managing a health condition in order to return to work from a sickness absence. Or living in Barrow with a health condition who: needs support to […]

Warrior Down LERO CIC is a community interest company dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journey from addiction, incarceration, or mental health challenges. The organisation offers a comprehensive recovery support calendar featuring meetings, workshops, wellness activities, and peer support gatherings to help individuals stay connected and empowered throughout their recovery process. By participating in […]

Westmorland and Furness Family Hub provides a comprehensive support system for families locally, offering a wealth of resources tailored to each stage of your child's development. From pregnancy through to young adulthood, their services are designed to guide and assist you every step of the way. At the Barrow Library Family Hub, you can access […]

Cumbria Deaf Association has been supporting deaf people since 1894. They are a local independent charity that have been supporting D/deaf people throughout Cumbria for 130 years. They welcome you to get in touch to find out how they can help you. They offer one-to-one support for individuals, children, young people and families, BSL interpreting […]

Feelings of anxiety and depression can affect us all. Talking Therapies help people to explore their thoughts and feelings to make positive changes in their life. By understanding what is going on in your mind and how this makes you feel, you can notice patterns that may be helpful to change. Talking Therapies take place […]

Do you, or someone you know, need help to find or keep a job? The IPS supported employment service is now available in the Furness area, as well as the South Lakes,and the Bay areas (Lancaster and Morecambe). This NHS-funded (Integrated Care Board) initiative offers long-term (typically 12 to 18 months) face-to-face support to individuals […]

BID Cumbria is commissioned by the council to provided specialist equipment to deaf and hard of hearing service users across Cumbria. They also provide a confidential information, advice and guidance service for any welfare needs, including benefits. Please get in touch by using the visit site link above or contact them on: Tel 01768 868510 […]

Get off the beaten track with a Tramper - an all-terrain mobility scooter from Morecambe Bay Partnership. Our free Tramper hire service, run by volunteers, is helping people to rediscover the joy of nature and the outdoors. It's a service that can literally transform peoples' lives for the better and it's completely free of charge. […]

Food Clubs - The Warrior Down team has teamed up with Fareshare. Join them every Monday from 1:00pm at one of two places:  - Barrow District Disability Association, School Street, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 1EJ  - Bram Longstaffe Community Hub, Farm Street, Barrow Island LA14 2RX Every week there will be a variety of fresh produce to […]

Barrow Integrated Care Community is here to ensure that the people of Barrow are supported to improve their own health and wellbeing, and that when people are ill or need support, they receive the best possible joined up care. The ICC helps empower people to take an active role in their health and wellbeing and […]

Youth Ability aims to provide a variety of services for young people with disabilities or who are socially isolated. Our aim is to work with these individuals over a long period of time to assist their social and emotional development on their journey to adulthood. As part of a weekly delivery programme, they offer groups […]

You'll have a warm welcome from Vision Support Barrow and District which works to enable and support people with sight loss to lead independent lives. They provide a wide range of services and practical support for them and their families across South West Cumbria. Vision impairment can present barriers which seem difficult to overcome. They […]

Travel Actively is Active Cumbria’s new programme which aims to support, encourage and enable people to be more active by cycling, walking and wheeling for everyday journeys in Barrow (and Carlisle). The Travel Actively website is now live and has lots of information to help you travel actively - including this section on the benefits […]

The Well Communities creates a supportive environment with a community of peers, professionals, and partners, providing continued encouragement and reinforcement to help build confidence, strength, and most importantly, inclusion—back at the centre of where you’ve always wanted to be. Building healthy lives is what The Well is all about. For over a decade, we’ve been […]

The Bay is a Nature and Wellbeing Programme, offering people living in Morecambe Bay the opportunity to get outdoors, connect with nature, and take part in a range of activities which cover the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. It has been set up to tackle the feelings of isolation and loneliness in Morecambe Bay. Created by […]

The home of the Trust, and the base for most of our activities, is the Spring Mount Walney building on Amphritrite Street, Walney. The Trust provides a wide range of activities, which can be roughly split into “youth based” and “community based”, often with considerable overlap between the two. Youth activities include Youth Club sessions […]

Anji, Nicki, Kimberly, Shelby and Zoe are the link worker social prescribers for the eight GP practices across Barrow-in-Furness. They are here to support the community with non-medical related situations and to improve health and well-being, and can spend more time with patients looking at the wider issues affecting someone’s health and wellbeing. They can […]

"We are on your doorstep, on the other end of the phone or online". Whether you're stressed, depressed or in crisis, they will listen, give you support and advice, and fight your corner. They will push for a better deal and respect for everyone experiencing a mental health problem. Their vision is to work proactively […]

A team of Health and Wellbeing Coaches (HAWCs) within the Westmorland and Furness Public Health Team work on public health initiatives and provide health and wellbeing support across the county. Access coaching to help with your mental and physical health, your social situation, addictions or your living conditions. Click HERE to view the leaflet. The […]

Ten partners from across Furness came together to benefit local people struggling with social isolation or loneliness. The partnership covers health and wellbeing, arts and crafts groups, support with benefits, learning new skills and so much more, all for free. We are delighted to build on this strong foundation with the Furness For You online […]

Furness Refugee Support is a small, registered charity run by volunteers without paid staff. They work to support refugees and people seeking asylum that live in our community. They do this in lots of ways. They can help with practical support, such as going shopping, creating a home, going to appointments, learning English and dealing […]

Westmorland & Furness Family Hub is taking care of services previously delivered by Family Action 0-19. Please click here to visit their website, or use the visit site button. You can also find their weekly sessions by searching for "Family Hub" in the Activity Hub of this website. The FamilyLine helpline is operated by Family […]

Every Life Matters is a charity focused on suicide prevention and suicide bereavement support in Cumbria. If people are struggling to cope or are having thoughts of suicide they are there to offer support and advice. It’s okay to ask for upport to see you through difficult times. The organisation provides resources such as suicide […]

A new, inclusive outdoor hub will be created at Earnse Bay, on Walney, to connect local communities and visitors alike with open spaces, nature and education. The hub will forge a link between people of all ages in Barrow with this uniquely beautiful coastal location overlooking the Irish Sea. Connections will be made through physical […]

Barrow Library is a key neighbourhood hub to benefit the entire community. As well as libraries, it offers a cafe area, a sensory room for children with additional needs, and a soundproof pod which provides a private space for services such as blue badge applications. The café area offers space to sit and relax with […]

A long term Art Gene Project, created by Art Gene Artists/Directors Maddi Nicholson and Stuart Bastik with Artist in Residence Hannah Brackston and Ecological Designer Vincent Walsh, developing a community growing space on an acre of scrubland on the Island of Walney.  Allotment Soup is a long-term Art Gene project, actively working with local people […]

Andy’s Man Club is a national movement with a simple but powerful mission: to provide a safe space for men to come together and talk about mental health. The Barrow-in-Furness group meets every Monday evening and offers a supportive, non-judgmental environment where men can share their experiences, talk through their struggles, or simply listen to […]

Stitch Ability is a project under the umbrella of A Stitch Different CIC, aimed at empowering individuals within the community who may experience isolation and loneliness. With training and experience in neural differences, anxiety, behaviour and sensory using through creative and practical activities to start a conversation. This social enterprise focuses on engaging with the […]

Groundwork runs the Furness 4 U Connect Hub which hosts weekly sessions for the community. All their activities feature in the events calendar, or click the "visit site" button to see their Facebook page. A community laundry is also available (click HERE to find out more). As a charity it is dedicated to transforming lives […]

The Furness Multicultural Community Forum is a vital organisation dedicated to promoting cultural integration and supporting diverse communities within the Furness region. Through their comprehensive services, the forum plays a key role in fostering understanding and collaboration between individuals of different cultural backgrounds. They offer a range of services, including advice on immigration, community support, […]

Women’s Community Matters is a charitable organisation based in Barrow-in-Furness, providing a safe and supportive environment for women and young people facing a wide range of challenges. These can include domestic abuse, mental health issues, housing instability, and involvement with the criminal justice system. By using a trauma-informed approach, the organisation empowers individuals through a […]

As a Furness For You partner, Brathay offers a social group for children aged 11 to 16 years, one-to-one youth worker support and individual counselling, all by referral through schools in the Furness area. Brathay Trust ignites the potential within every young person through transformative experiences, learning opportunities, and community support, enabling them to thrive […]

Age UK South Cumbria has recently combined Age UK Barrow and District with Age UK South Lakes, and continues to be dedicated to supporting older people across South Cumbria. They are a vital part of the community, offering advice on welfare benefits, grants, blue badges and general support and guidance as well as assistance, companionship […]