news
12 May 2023
Dementia Action Week
Our Admiral Nurses say keeping a familiar routine and wearing your own clothes is essential for dementia patients.
12 May 2023
Do you still need your appointment?
Anyone who has been on a waiting list to see our specialist services for more than 12 weeks will shortly be receiving a message from us to confirm if they still need their…
11 May 2023
Chief Nurse Jill celebrates nurses day
When people ask me if I always want to be a nurse I have to answer honestly and say ‘no’ – I really wanted to be the blonde one in Abba, but that job was taken so I had to make a…
5 May 2023
Thank you to our midwives!
Chief Nurse Jill Foster says 'thank you' to our midwives on International Day of the Midwife.
4 May 2023
Spotlight on our A&E departments
To give an insight into how our A&E departments run on a daily basis, we followed one of our consultants, Dr Emma Farrow, for a day.
3 May 2023
World Hand Hygiene Day
We know that the easiest way to spread infection is through touch. That’s why washing our hands is one of the single most important things we can do to stop the spread of…
2 May 2023
Maternity triage now in place at West Cumberland Hospital
There is now a single phone number if anyone has concerns or is experiencing difficulties during pregnancy.
2 May 2023
Specialist nurses help you manage heart failure
This week is Heart failure awareness week and north Cumbria’s NHS is highlighting its team of specialist nurses who help patients manage the condition.
1 May 2023
Success for maternal mental health service
A maternal mental health service in north Cumbria – introduced to improve the minds of expectant and new parents - has reached its first anniversary and is set to continue.
28 April 2023
Trust prepares for Coronation celebrations
Wards and departments across NCIC are preparing to celebrate the upcoming Coronation.