Westmorland & Furness Hub
Our Westmorland & Furness Hub is a supportive, welcoming space at the heart of the local community. It offers a safe place for people to connect, share, and grow – whether they’re seeking recovery support, practical help, or simply a friendly face.
With peer led groups, wellbeing activities, and opportunities to get involved, the Barrow Hub is a place where people can feel valued, understood, and part of a strong recovery community.
242-244 Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1PN
Latest news from the Westmorland & Furness Hub
DH Runners Take on 24-Hour Relay Challenge for The Well Communities
This weekend, the incredible team at DH Runners embarked on an inspiring challenge, a continuous 24-hour 5K relay, keeping the baton moving around the clock as runners take turns completing loop after loop throughout the day and night. The event is raising vital funds for The Well Communities, DH Runners’ chosen Charity of the Year, […]
Alcohol Awareness Week 2026 – Alcohol and Me
This week marks the start of national Alcohol Awareness Week (6th-12th July 2026). Led by Alcohol Change UK, this years theme is ‘Alcohol and Me.’ It’s an invitation for everyone to pause, step back from social pressures, and honestly ask yourself: What role is alcohol playing in my life? At The Well Communities, we want […]
Recovery Comes to West Cumbria!
The Well Communities is bringing a renewed focus on recovery to West Cumbria, with the launch of a new service designed to support individuals affected by drug and alcohol use. For too long, many people across West Cumbria have faced significant challenges in accessing the consistent, high-quality support they need to begin and sustain their […]
More than a game: How a 6-a-side tournament brought our recovery community together
There’s a unique magic that happens when people come together with a shared goal. Today, that magic showed up out on the pitch. What looked like a standard 6-a-side fotball tournament from the sidelines was something much deeper to us. It was a celebration of community, resilience, and the interconnected journey of recovery. Sports have a […]
Meet the Westmorland & Furness Team

Chris Wilson
Tenancy Sustainment Manager

Daniel Woodburn

Darren Hardaker

Jason Sutton

Joanne Jackson

Lewis Hage
Senior Tenancy Sustainment Worker

Louise Wheeler
Carer’s Addiction Recovery Worker

Owen Gunnigle

Peter Graham

Philip Parkinson
Grow Your Own team Leader

Victoria Nelson




