news
9 September 2025
NCIC rated top in region for virtual wards in National Inpatient Survey
Today (9th September) the results of the National Inpatient Survey 2024 were published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We are pleased to see that we are have performed "much…
5 September 2025
Know Your Numbers Week 2025
This week (Sept 8 to 14) is Know Your Numbers Week, which is an annual awareness initiative by Blood Pressure UK. It stresses the importance of checking your blood pressure,…
1 September 2025
£2 million refurbishment Urology Investigations Unit (UIU) provides modern facilities
A £2 million refurbishment at the Cumberland Infirmary has recently opened to patients, providing a brand new Urology Investigations Unit (UIU) that will provide modern facilities…
29 August 2025
Important changes in the way follow up blood tests and post-operative wound care are provided in north Cumbria.
The way in which patients are referred for follow up phlebotomy and post-operative wound care will change from 1st September.
21 August 2025
Former patient runs Great Cumbrian Run for our charity
A patient who broke her back and suffered several internal injuries in a serious road traffic collision 20 years ago is running the Great Cumbrian Run for the North Cumbria…
18 August 2025
Temporary Changes to Keswick Urgent Treatment Centre opening times
Keswick’s Urgent Treatment Centre opening hours will look a little different this week because of temporary staffing pressures across our Urgent Treatment Centres in Penrith and…
14 August 2025
Annual Members Meeting 2025
Members of the public are invited to join North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust’s (NCIC) Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM).
14 August 2025
NCIC recognised for excellence in education and training, regional visit finds
Last month saw the Annual Deanery Quality Meeting (ADQM) for NCIC, and the Trust received excellent feedback for the education and training we provide.
11 August 2025
Patients urged to attend A&E alone
While work is ongoing to develop the Urgent Treatment Centre at The Cumberland Infirmary space is limited in the waiting areas of our emergency departments.