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5 September 2022
Trust attends Diverse Cumbria Awards
2 September 2022
Overseas nurse Meena nominated for award
Meena Sarangapani, who works on Elm C at the Cumberland Infirmary, has been nominated for the Overseas Nurse of the Year at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards.
31 August 2022
Dr Louise Buchanan talks heart health and smart watches
Consultant Louise Buchanan was recently asked to appear on a national radio station to talk about the benefits of smart watches when it comes to heart health.
26 August 2022
Penrith UTC delivers new care close to home for more than 500 patients.
Since last November Penrith’s Urgent Treatment Centre has been providing more services to the local population. The change in opening hours meant that the staff were able to learn…
26 August 2022
Dawn and Sherry retire after almost a century of nursing combined
Two members of the Maryport district nursing team are retiring and combined they have served the NHS and the people of west Cumbria for nearly 100 years!
25 August 2022
Healthcare Assistant recruitment day to return in September
We are excited to announce a second recruitment event for Healthcare Assistants. In June a similar event saw the successful recruitment of 39 candidates.
24 August 2022
Nurses help terminally ill patient’s holiday wishes come true
Two nurses have worked together to help a terminally ill cancer patient visit her friend in Spain.
23 August 2022
Wigton Hospital opens its doors to the local community
The sun was shining as Wigton hospital celebrated with their local communities on their open day Sunday 21st August.
23 August 2022
Black Breastfeeding Week
The week - which supports black mums with breastfeeding - takes place from August 25 to 31.