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21 July 2022
First Dr Kate Granger Scholarship recipient graduates from UCLan
Rachel Tang has spent the last five years training to be a doctor, with most of her placements based in Cumbria including at West Cumberland Hospital and a local GP surgery in…
20 July 2022
Pharmacies to treat urine infections with new service
A new service is being rolled out will allow community pharmacies to manage and treat uncomplicated lower Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in women aged 16-64.
20 July 2022
Newborn Blood Spot Test (NBBS)
Newborn blood spot screening involves taking a blood sample to find out if your baby has 1 of 10 rare but serious health conditions. Most babies won't have any of these conditions…
18 July 2022
Know for sure that you are Hep C free
Nurses are coming to a location near you to encourage you to know your Hepatitis C status. Being treated sooner can help prevent against further health conditions.
15 July 2022
Join our incredible vaccination team!
Would you like to support the Trust to deliver our staff seasonal vaccination programme? Dawn Mahone from the vaccine team explains why you should apply!
15 July 2022
Take care as temperatures soar in Cumbria
People across Cumbria are being urged to take extra care as temperatures across the county are set to soar. Temperatures will rise over the weekend and an amber weather warning for…
15 July 2022
Looking after child ailments at home
Dr Helen Horton is a GP and busy mum, Here she offers some sound advice as to how to care for children with minor ailments at home.
12 July 2022
Trust statement: A&E at West Cumberland Hospital
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has released a statement to address rumours circulating about the A&E department at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven:
12 July 2022
New digital surgical platform launches for patients
A digitally-based surgical patient pathway has launched for all adult elective surgical patients. This is big step forward in modernising our surgical care and has been recognised…
12 July 2022
Health Trust seeks to appoint new public and staff governors
Nominations for the 15 governor posts are now open.