People First Independent Advocacy
- You can join our Inclusion team at 2pm today for an online question time all about Annual Health Checks. We also want to hear about your experience of going to or supporting someone to attend their Annual Health Check. The link for today's session is here. bit.ly/AHCQT1401
- Help us build a stronger volunteer community - join us as Volunteer Manager 🩵 If you're looking for a new role in the new year, then click the link for more info 👉bit.ly/4qhaFpu
- Behind every great charity is a strong volunteer community. 🩵 Our Volunteer Manager supports and champions our volunteers ensuring they feel valued and empowered to a make a difference. Want to know more, click here 👉 bit.ly/4qhaFpu
- We all play our part in safeguarding. If you have concerns about the wellbeing of a child or adult, please report it. To view a list of local safeguarding teams, resources and telephone numbers click the link 👉 bit.ly/47PtjOY #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
- If you're worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child or vulnerable adult, don't stay silent. You can report safeguarding concerns to your local authority or call the relevant helpline: bit.ly/47PtjOY Together, we can help people be safe. 🥰 #AdultsSafeguardingWeek
- With only 37 days until Christmas the @PF.conferenceCentre is starting to feel festive.🎄 If you're looking for ways to spread kindness and sparkle this year. Make the pledge to join our Festive Friday, click the link for full details 👉bit.ly/PFFestive
- Lindsay Graham-Director of Lancashire and South Cumbria, discusses building inclusive and safe communities and why safeguarding needs to be part of their culture, creating a safe welcoming environment for everyone. Read her article here: bit.ly/4p3SYt0 #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
- Everyone has the right to live free from abuse and harm. At People First, we're standing up for safer communities and stronger voices. Follow us this #SafeguardingAdultsWeek as we share how you can spot the signs, speak up and support adults at risk.
- Do you work or live in Teesside? Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board want to hear from you! Please complete their annual survey to help them set their future plans and priorities. TSAB Annual Survey 2025 - 2026:
- "Advocacy made all the difference at a time when I felt powerless and overlooked." - Berty advocacy customer. 🥰 We sat down with Berty to follow up on his experience of working with an advocate. You can read his story here👉 bit.ly/3LTpmA7
- We're so proud of Adam, our Travel Champion, who faced the flames last week in a firewalk to raise funds for People First. 🔥Thank you for stepping up, literally, for a good cause. If you would like to make a donation toward our work please click the link👉 bit.ly/PF-Donate
- This week we’re celebrating our Trustees who guiding and supporting People First behind the scenes. Their dedication helps ensure that we stay true to our mission: standing beside people, fighting for voices to be heard and rights to be expected. 💙 #TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees #PeopleFirst🌟
- We checked and technically it's too early to put the tree up... But who says we can't start celebrating the little joys now? 🔔 Festive Friday is here to bring some sparkle to the festive build up, want to find out more! Click the link: bit.ly/PFFestive
- Help us raise funds and festive cheer for our charity partner Every Life Matters, and support them in their incredible work in suicide prevention and helping those bereaved by suicide. Ready to get involved! Click this link for full details 👉bit.ly/PFFestive
- Support families. Strengthen your community. 👨👨👦 Together, we can make sure no family is ever left without help or hope. Volunteer as a Family Connector today 👉bit.ly/4fRB3Cl #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek25 #AAW25 #Volunteering #CommunityVolunteer #AdvocacyWorks
- When David was preparing to leave hospital after surgery, he faced some big challenges. 🥰 Click the link to read David's story: bit.ly/476Jea6 #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek25 #AdvocacyWorks #AAW25
- Become a Digital Connector – a friendly voice that makes a difference! 💛 You’ll be that reassuring presence on the other end of the line, offering kindness and connection to those who need it most. Find out more! bit.ly/4fRB3Cl #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek25 #Volunteering #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks
- After an incident with his insulin, decisions were made about Rob's life for him, not with him. If you would like to read Rob's story click here: bit.ly/4onpyG5 #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek25 #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks
- Stand up for your community’s voice – become an Advocacy Connector! Join us as an Advocacy Connector today! 👉 bit.ly/4fRB3Cl #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek25 #Volunteering #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks
- Become a Citizen Connector and help your community thrive! 🥰 Your kindness and time can make all the difference. 💛 Join us as a Citizen Connector today! Click 👉 bit.ly/4fRB3Cl for more information #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek25 #VolunteerCumberland #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks
- Our advocate worked with Ellie to find her a safe and stable home. Everyone deserves the same chance to feel safe and supported. Read Ellie's story here: bit.ly/3KNVDIn #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek25
- Need guidance on advocacy? Our dedicated team is here to provide answers and support whenever you need it. Reach out to us via: 📞0300 303 8037 📨hub@wearepeoplefirst.co.uk 💻wearepeoplefirst.co.uk Together, we can create meaningful change! #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek25 #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks
- Over these past months, our Independent Mental Health Advocacy( IMHA) drop-in sessions at Carlton Clinic have become more than just info-points, they’ve been about building connections and making sure everyone has the chance to be heard. Read their story here 👉bit.ly/4mV35id #AAW25
- Next week we'll join other organisations in celebrating Advocacy Awareness Week. It's a time to share the impact of those who stand up, speak out, and support others. Together, our voices are stronger. 📢 #AdvocacyWorks #AAW25 #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek
- Join us this World Mental Health Day 💚 This morning @healthwatchcumb.bsky.social is hosting a special event dedicated to wellbeing and connection, at the @peoplefirstconferencecentre Find out more about the event here, it starts at 10.30am bit.ly/2025-WMHD #WorldMentalHealthDay
- Are you compassionate and enjoy sharing your skills with others? We've looking for a Job Coach to join our Employability team in West Cumbria. Sounds like the perfect role for you! Application information is here: bit.ly/4o6428u
- We're hiring a Finance Officer. 🙌 Are you an organised, detail-focused finance professional who wants to make a real difference! Find out more about the role here 👉bit.ly/4o6SOl9
- 🥳We're turning 35! 🎉 35 years of voices being heard, lives being changed, & communities growing stronger together. Over the next year we're looking back at our journey & looking ahead too. All the whilst sharing the stories of both customers, members & staff who have been a part of our story🥂
- High thanks to Carlisle Brass for joining our Experience Day! A brilliant day of inclusion and learning with our Academy learners. Want to get involved? Come and spend the day with us. 🔗bit.ly/Carlisle-brassPF #ExperienceDay #PeopleFirst #Inclusion
- There's just 24 hours left to apply for our Data and Quality role! If you: 🌍 Want your work to make a difference 🧩 Enjoy solving real-world problems 🔢 Love turning data into impact. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the team. Apply now👉 bit.ly/4l5WqkN
- Join us as our new Head of Finance and be part of something meaningful. You'll oversee our financial strategy, strengthen governance, and help drive impact for the communities we serve. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now: bit.ly/4lhcy3E
- Last week Natalie went along to the 2025 Quiet Festival of Work at Gen2. It was fantastic to see employers engaging with the event and hosting a number of interactive sessions, and to see the students in attendance gaining so much from the event. Inclusion and collaboration at its finest 🤝
- Only 3 days left to apply for our Independent Living Co-Ordinator role⌛ This rewarding role allows you to support and make a real impact on people who have chosen Direct Payment or a Personal Health Budget. Apply now by clicking the link below👇 bit.ly/3Y9ihyG
- Are you looking for a rewarding career? We’re looking for a hard-working individual to be our Independent Living Co-Ordinator in Westmorland and Furness! If your interested in this amazing opportunity, click the link below👇
- One week to go to submit your application for the role of Data and Quality Officer! ⏰ This is your chance to be in a role that brings clarity, impact and purpose to your next job. Your spreadsheet superpowers could be exactly what we need. So, don't wait, apply today. 🔗 bit.ly/4l5WqkN
- Join the People First community! We are looking for a supportive and understanding individual to fill the role of an Independent Living Co-Ordinator and empower those who have chosen Direct Payment 😊 If this sounds like you, click the link below👇 bit.ly/3Y9ihyG
- What gets measured gets improved. That's where you come in! We're looking for someone who'll support the implementation of data collection across the organisation. So, do you want to join an organisation where you can lead with evidence and influence real change? Apply today👉 bit.ly/4l5WqkN
- As we conclude #LearningDisabilityWeek, our CEO reflects on the importance of turning change into action. Click here to read 👉 bit.ly/reflection-into-action
- The weekend has arrived, and it's a perfect opportunity to apply for our Data and Quality Officer vacancy. If you believe that data should be used to drive fairness, inclusion and change, then this role is for you! Apply today and be a part of the change 👉 bit.ly/4l5WqkN
- Are you ready for a new opportunity? Our UDirect Support team is looking for an Independent Living Co-Ordinator who is ready for the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of others🥰 If you are interested in this opportunity, click the link below👇 bit.ly/3Y9ihyG
- We're very excited to be taking part in the Accrington Carnival this Sunday! Our friendly team will be there to share top tips for keeping safe in the community and discussing what changes you'd like to see to make Accrington safer for everyone. 🌈 Come find us from 12pm in Accrington town centre 📍
- Behind every number is a person. Behind every decision is quality and data. We're looking for a Quality and Data Officer who wants to do more than 'crunch' the numbers. We're looking for someone who wants to bring their skills to make a real difference. 🫶 bit.ly/4l5WqkN
- Our peer-advocacy group for adults with learning disabilities are hosting a Menopause and mental health share and learn group. Expect a relaxed drop-in event with crafts, music and activities. The Cornerstone, Lancaster. 27th June 2pm - 4pm #LearningDisabilitiesWeek
- We are hiring! 🙌 We are looking for an Independent Living Co-Ordinator to join our U Direct Support service. If you are interested in this rewarding role, click the link below👇 bit.ly/3Y9ihyG
- Much of our engagement work at People First is powered by amazing volunteers. 🤩 This #GivingTuesday we want to give a huge thank you and celebrate their kindness, generosity and and community spirit that brings us together. If you're interested complete our contact form 👉 bit.ly/4jUlJp0
- Did you know that every cup of coffee and cake you buy from our People First Cafe helps make a huge difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities? Read about our People First Cafe here 👉bit.ly/3FQd8G0 #GivingTuesday #LearningDisabilitiesWeek
- Passionate about turning data into insights? 🔍 We're looking for a Data and Quality Officer to join our team to help us collate and analyse data to support the People First's quality, performance, and risk processes. Fancy finding out more? Click the link below 👇 bit.ly/4l5WqkN
- Let's look at bustin' some more of the myths around learning disabilities. In this video Sam shares some of experiences and thoughts from our PF Youth members. You can watch it here 👉
- Join us for an evening of story sharing and connection 🥰 Our online Self-Advocacy meetings for adults with a learning disability. Join our community no matter where you are! #LearningDisabilityWeek More details below 👇 or you can email Maria or James at speakup@wearepeoplefirst.co.uk
- It's time to start calling out and challenging misconceptions around people with learning difficulties. 📢 Joined by our Inclusion expert by experience Cat, we are shedding light on the truth and promoting understanding 🙌 Watch now through this link: bit.ly/3HGQXmg #LearningDisabilityWeek
