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North Cumbria

ADHD UK, a charity to help those affected by ADHD – either those that have the condition or people close to them: family, friends, employers, and co-workers.

Autism Central - the national peer education programme for families and support networks of autistic people of all ages in England.

Autistica, UK’s leading autism research and campaigning charity 

The Brain Charity supports anyone based in the UK who has a neurological condition, and their family, friends, and carers.

National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service (ADDISS)

National Autistic Society (NAS), UK’s leading autism charity

Student Adjustments Planner - can help students with a disability/impairment or health condition identify adjustments needed to help them progress in higher education or start work

Carer Support West Cumbria – for unpaid carers of all ages

Carer Support Carlisle & Eden – supporting unpaid carers

Westmorland and Furness Council - adult carer support 

Carers UK – help and advice

Cumberland Council – public and community transport

Westmorland and Furness Council - community transport

GOV.UK Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and driving

NHS Every Mind Matters – mental wellbeing tips

NHS Every Mind Matters – mental health issues

Cumberland Council - mental health support

North Cumbria Recovery College - provides a range of different courses or groups designed specifically to increase awareness and understanding of recovery and what it means to each individual.

West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership - Hope Haven provides mental health and wellbeing support for adults in Whitehaven and Copeland.

Live Well, NHS advice about healthy living

Westmorland and Furness Council - health and wellbeing service

Cumberland Council - sports and physical activity

Westmorland and Furness Council – public health

Cumberland Council - leisure centres

Westmorland and Furness Council - leisure facilities

Neurodiverse Sport, leading not-for-profit championing neurodivergent people in sport

NHS Every Mind Matters – Sleep

The Sleep Charity - advice and information

Cumberland Council – get support with Better Health

Eat Well, NHS information and guidance about eating a healthy, balanced diet

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - Nutrition and Dietetics

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - North Cumbria Community Adult Eating Disorder Service

Beat, UK’s eating disorder charity

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - Speech and Language Therapy (Adults)

People First - Cumberland Advocacy Hub

Inspira – careers' support for young people and adults with an ADHD diagnosis

Cumbria Connect to Work - employment support programme for people across Cumbria who face barriers to getting into work or staying in a job

WorkWell Programme - helping people to stay well and stay working

Neurodiversity Works - advocating for accessible opportunities

Health Adjustment Passport - form to identify what support and changes are available to help you move into work or stay in a job

Access to Work - can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability

Carlisle Jobcentre Plus Broadacre House, 16-20 Lowther Street, Carlisle Cumbria
CA3 8DA

Penrith Jobcentre Plus 19-24 Friargate, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7QH

Whitehaven Jobcentre Plus The Copeland Centre, Catherine St, Whitehaven, Cumbria
CA28 7SJ

Workington Jobcentre Plus Simon House, 197-199 Vulcans Lane, Workington
Cumbria CA14 2BW

Telephone: 0800 169 0190
Textphone 0800 169 0314
NGT text relay (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 169 0190
British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
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Cumbria CVS (Cumbria Council for Voluntary Service)

Cumberland Council – supported living for vulnerable adults

Carlisle Mencap - Supported Living Carlisle

Cumberland Council – extra care housing