How our friends can help
Breast Cancer Now
Location: National
Growing Well
Location: South Cumbria (Barrow-in-Furness, Ulverston, Kendal, South Lakeland, Windermere and Ambleside)
Carer Support, South Lakes
Location: South Cumbria (Barrow-in-Furness, Ulverston, Kendal, South Lakeland, Windermere and Ambleside)
Lookin' Good and Feelin' Great
Location: Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston
Bluebirds Cancer Prehab
Location: Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston
Morecambe Bay Respiratory Network
Location: Morecambe and Lancaster
Furness Prostate Cancer Support Group
Aim to provide emotional and practical support to men with prostate cancer and their families, and to raise awareness about the disease, including campaigning for the PSA blood test for early detection. They offer a non-medical environment for individuals and their partners to share experiences, gain reassurance, and connect with others who are going through or have been through a similar journey.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston
Location: Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston
St Marys Hospice Community Hub
Offering support to individuals living with long-term and life-limiting conditions, their families, carers, and those who are bereaved, by providing a welcoming space focused on maintaining independence, enhancing well-being, and connecting the community.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston
Location: Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston
Lets be friends
Providing a befriending service to people in the Lancaster and Morecambe district who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or recently rehoused after a period of homelessness.
Location: Lancaster and Morecambe
Location: Lancaster and Morecambe
Birchall Trust
Empowering people affected by rape, sexual abuse, or sexualised violence to recover from their trauma so they can lead safe and fulfilling lives.
Location: Lancaster, Morecambe and Cumbria
Location: Lancaster, Morecambe and Cumbria
Positive Futures
Positive Futures is a mental health and mental illness charity for the people of Lancaster and its surrounding areas. We are a friendly and experienced team who supports people with a range of mental health needs.
Location: Lancaster and Morecambe
Location: Lancaster and Morecambe
The Well Communities
Supporting people in their recovery and wellbeing by providing a range of services for those dealing with addiction, mental health issues, and other challenges, helping them build a healthier, happier life.
Location: Lancaster and Morecambe
Location: Lancaster and Morecambe
Out in the bay
Offering support and empowerment the LGBTQIA+ community and the wider community within the Lancaster district by promoting equality and diversity for the public benefit.
Health Watch
The aim of Healthwatch is to champion the public's voice in health and social care by gathering feedback on people's experiences to help improve services. It aims to ensure that the views of the public are heard by decision-makers, provide information to people about accessing services, and work towards making care better for everyone.
Location: National
Location: National
MS Society
The aim of the MS Society is to create a world without the effects of MS by funding research for better treatments, providing support to those affected by the condition, and campaigning for improved care and awareness.
Location: MS Society
Location: MS Society