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3 December 2025
Virtual ward praised by patients for providing hospital care in their own homes
Patients in north Cumbria have been giving excellent feedback after being on a virtual ward. A virtual ward is a safe alternative to being in a hospital bed. The team supports…
1 December 2025
Rapid HIV testing and treatment highlighted on World Aids Day
A top sexual health expert based in Cumbria is highlighting the wide range of options for rapid HIV testing and treatment on World Aids Day (1st December).
25 November 2025
Service aimed at helping people get the right healthcare in the right place is going from strength to strength
In May 2025, a new service was launched in north Cumbria to help people access the right healthcare which is often not via an A&E department or being admitted into a hospital bed.…
24 November 2025
New ‘Mini laboratory’ for WCH theatres helps get patients home more quickly
A new ‘mini laboratory’ for West Cumberland Hospital theatres is making sure patients get home more quickly and improves the overall efficiency of the theatres. The North Cumbria…
19 November 2025
National recognition for West Cumberland Hospital's surgical hub
The new surgical hub at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven has gained national accreditation after demonstrating that it is on track to reduce waiting lists and reduce the time…
18 November 2025
COPD patient in north Cumbria reminds people to ‘think COPD’ if they are short of breath
Although it is the third leading cause of death worldwide, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) can often go undiagnosed.
18 November 2025
Antibiotics aren't always the answer
This World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, the NHS in the North East and North Cumbria has launched its ‘Little Bug Busters’ campaign helping raise awareness of antibiotic use and…
13 November 2025
NCIC recruits 100th patient to rare blood condition study
The Research and Development team at NCIC have recruited their 100th patient to a national study, making them the second top recruiter in the country.
12 November 2025
Hospital services impacted by upcoming industrial action
Hospital services at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust will be affected by upcoming industrial action by resident doctors. Resident doctors will exercise their…
5 November 2025
NHS in north Cumbria urges communities to get winter ready
Get your vaccinations and stock up your medicine cabinet so you're prepared for every eventuality this winter.