Crews from Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) will open their fire station doors and host a Christmas lunch for two of Cumbria County Council's Care Homes.
A pilot project which makes it easier to return daily living aids has exceeded expectations, resulting in over 500 items (3 tonnes) of equipment returned in just three months.
For the first time since April there are no Cumbrian care homes experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak. The good news comes as homes prepare to welcome back visitors, meaning residents can once again meet with family and friends.
As of today (17 March) Cumbria Care, the council's in-house care provider, is restricting visitors to its 23 Residential Care homes in response to the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic.
Following an unannounced inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in December, the county council’s Inglewood care home has become the first residential home in Cumbria to improve an existing ‘Outstanding’ rating across both Cumbria Care and independent providers.
Carers organisations in Cumbria are celebrating after being awarded £440,000 by the Big Lottery.
Cumbria County Council is holding an official opening event on Thursday 26 September 2019 for the new state of the art residential care home in Whitehaven; The Gables.
Residents at the recently opened new care home in Whitehaven, The Gables, will be presented with an interactive ‘Tiny Tablet’ today, Friday 19 July.
