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Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council: Shining a light on the superpowers of adults with disabilities and long-term health conditions

Run by and for Disabled staff, SHINE was set up as a disability staff network creating a safe space for Disabled staff and those with long-term health conditions, all driven by personal experiences. Advocating for the Social Model of Disability, SHINE has been able to create meaningful change across Cumbria County Council, now split into Westmorland and Furness, and Cumberland Council.

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LG Challenge 2025

LG Challenge sees ten local government officers take part in a series of real-life challenges hosted by councils around the country.

SAN Knowledge Exchange

As the main SAN meetings take place quarterly, members at this session suggested further opportunities to meet and discuss critical topics within their work areas. This has led to proposed ‘Knowledge Exchange’ opportunities between quarterly SAN meetings.