What can PBS do for you?
The Place Based Services Programme provides a range of practical help and advice for people who need extra support from time to time to remain independent.
PBS Helplines
Carlisle / Eden / Furness / South Lakes
Based at Cumbria CVS in Penrith, staffed between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, and is contactable by telephone on 0844 967 1885 or email, info@ncip.org.uk.
Allerdale / Copeland
Based at Age UK West Cumbria staffed between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, and is contactable by telephone on 08443 843 843 or email: nci.info@ageukwestcumbria.org.uk.
Select a district below to find out what PBS services are available near you:
For a comprehensive guide to all PBS services and partners providing support defined by area and organisation, download our service guides.
Service Guide for Carlisle, Eden, South Lakeland and Barrow-in-Furness
Service Guide for Allerdale and Copeland (awaiting latest version)
Cumbria CVS offers community group support and development Service Guide for Carlisle, Eden, South Lakeland and Barrow-in-Furnessthroughout Cumbria. This includes volunteer recruitment, training and support and development of a volunteer bank for PBS activity. They support community groups through volunteer recognition and peer support.
