4Eden (formally Eden Mencap) is a local charity which provides support services throughout the Eden Valley and Keswick from our offices based in Penrith. Our services specialise in learning disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder to both standard/lower level and high level/complex needs.  We are able…

Action Rehab is a newly established helpline for individuals suffering from addiction. The line is monitored by our team of addiction recovery experts who are willing to provide urgent help and advice to individuals struggling to cope with the difficulties that come with addiction. Along…

Cumbria Constabulary joined forces with the National Autistic Society in 2010 and launched an alert card, which people with autism can show people when they find communication difficult or need to explain their behaviour. The cards were developed in consultation with adults with autism and…

Beaumont College is an Independent Specialist Post 16 Further Education Provider College based in Lancaster. Funding for placements is provided by the Education Funding Agency (EFA) and the Local Authority Beaumont College offers individualised learning programmes for residential and day students in Lancaster. We also…

Bridge College is a non-residential specialist FE college. We meet the needs of students up to the age of 25 years with learning difficulties and disabilities, complex needs, communication disorders and autism.  With our new state of the art campus, we have access to a…

Carlisle College has transformed its campus into a 21st Century facility. We're going places so that more people can benefit from local first class learning facilities and get the experience, job or career that they want. Carlisle College offers an extensive range of higher and…

Carlisle Key is a charity which helps young people move towards independent living. We do this by providing assistance and support within our drop in service to alleviate the hardship and distress caused by homelessness, housing, financial and other related difficulties. We empower young people…

Cumbria Law Centre is a community organisation offering free legal advice and representation to people who live or work in the county.  We prioritise those on the lowest incomes and we focus on civil, social welfare law in housing, debt, employment and welfare benefit matters. …

Awarded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted at three consecutive inspections, Derwen College provides a rich learning environment for young people with many conditions, including learning and physical disabilities, ASD, medical needs and behaviours of concern. The main campus is located in a village setting near Oswestry with…