Ulverston Table Tennis Club run 3 sessions a week: Bat and Chat Table Tennis - Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm. League and social table tennis - Wednesdays 7:00 - 10:00pm Bat and Chat Table Tennis (for the over 55s) - Fridays 2:30 - 4:30pm. They also offer coaching (free) to juniors on a Wednesday from 6:00 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Are you caring for a partner, relative or friend who needs your help with everyday living? Carer Support Furness offers free information and support on all aspects of your caring role. Are you a Carer? Carers look after family, partners or friends in need of help because they are ill, frail or have disability. The […]

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. […]

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 […]

Fridays 1.30 - 3.30pm. Dementia Carer Connect offers carers of people a safe and supportive space to access advice, guidance, and peer support. These sessions are designed to empower and support carers and will be delivered by Sophie The Admiral Nurse, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Click here to view a flyer […]

Alzheimer’s Society is working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. They do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future. As a Society, they are here for everyone living with dementia. They are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers […]

Advantage! Barrow Raiders Community Foundation, a registered charity, is the community arm of Barrow Raiders RLFC. It is designed to support people who suffer disadvantage in some way, within the heart of Barrow. Thanks to the initial and sustained support from BAE Systems, Cumbria Community Foundation and Sir John Fisher Foundation, plus many more partners […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]