Compass - Services

Accredited (level 3) Emergency First Aid At Work Training

Accredited (Level 3) Paediatric First Aid Training

We are able to provide Accredited (Level 3) Paediatric First Aid Training supported by GCS Medical meaning that formal accreditation is possible.

Accredited Safeguarding Training

We are able to provide Accredited Safeguarding Training supported by GCS Medical meaning recognised accreditation can be obtained.

Accredited Safeguarding- Children & Young People Training

We are able to provide Accredited Safeguarding- Children and Young People Training supported by GCS Medical meaning that formal accreditation is possible

Activity Finder

This is a service that allows you to find details of any providers of activities you may be interested in your area. Find your activity via Active Cumbria

Ambleside Songsters - Dementia Embracing Community Singing Groups

A singing group for anyone who enjoys singing and meeting other people. Meets on Friday mornings in the back room at Ambleside Library between 11 am - 12.30 pm (not during August).

Arts & Crafts

Arts and Crafts courses give you the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques, explore your creativity and create something amazing. We run several classes, from Painting to Dressmaking – there is something for everyone.

Barrow Songsters - Dementia Embracing Community Singing Group

A very friendly and relaxed community singing group that predominately sings songs from the 1950s and 60s and popular shows.

Befriending, listening and helping hands to those who are lonely and isolated

We are a project of Gateway Church (Kendal) visiting people in their homes who are lonely and isolated from the community

Benefit Appeal Support

Our trained Officers can advise and assist in the process of appealing this result to ensure an older person is fully aware of their rights and feels able to pursue this appeal process with our support.

Blue Badge Application Support

The Blue Badge scheme aims to support people with severe mobility problems to access services and facilities by enabling them to park as close as possible to their destination. Our Officers provide practical assistance to apply fpor a Blue Badge.

British Sign Language Class

We are able to provide British Sign Language, (BSL) courses for anyone interested in being able to communicate in this way.

Budgeting Advice Service

We recognise that being able to budget effectively is equally as important as having income maximised, as both aspects are required in order to ensure that older people are financially able to live safe, warm and independent lives.

Building Better Opportunities

Supporting people back into employment- CADAS BBO workers can work with people for up to 1 year, with the longer term view to enable them to gain skills and confidence to enter back into employment

Cold to Cosy Homes

Changing homes from Cold to Cosy with a new FREE service for Cumbrian households.

Community Care Information and Advice

The Community Care system can be daunting and difficult for some older people to navigate at times, which is why our trained Officers are here to provide information, advice and guidance to ensure that older people get the support they require.

Community Come Dancing - Milnthorpe

A fun session that brings older people together with 10 year olds from Milnthorpe Primary School to dance and chat. Music that is played is from the 1950s and 60s.

Debt Advice Service

Our Officers provide the vital debt advice in a friendly an impartial manner for those older people who may find themselves in this situation.

Digital Engagement Project & Tablet Loan Service

Helping our Clients become digitally connected by offering IT drop in sessions supported by volunteers, we provide a free three month tablet loan.

Digital Skills

Nowadays, Digital Skills are some of the most important skills you can learn. We run several ICT related courses, from iPad courses right up to a ‘Functional Skills – ICT Level 1’ qualification – there is something for everyone.