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31 July 2025
Open visiting hours for patients across north Cumbria
We are pleased to announce the introduction of standardised open visiting hours across all wards at Cumberland Infirmary, West Cumberland Hospital, and community hospitals. From…
23 July 2025
Hospital services impacted by industrial action this weekend
Hospital services will be affected by upcoming industrial action by resident doctors. Resident doctors will exercise their right to strike over five days from 7am Friday 25th July…
21 July 2025
Community Diagnostic Centre opens to first patients
The new Community Diagnostic Centre in Workington opens its doors to its first patients today. The new centre is set to improve access to a range of diagnostic tests, bringing…
16 July 2025
NCIC Chief Executive Lyn Simpson to take on interim leadership role at Humber Health Partnership
Our Chief Executive, Lyn Simpson, has been asked to take on a temporary role as Acting Chief Executive of the Humber Health Partnership from 28 July 2025.
8 July 2025
Search for new governors to help shape future of healthcare in Cumbria
A unique opportunity to influence the future of healthcare in the county is now available, as NCIC is looking for new staff and public governors to join its Governors’ Council.
3 July 2025
Community Diagnostic Centre in Workington counts down to opening
The brand new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Workington is a step closer to welcoming patients as North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC)…
3 July 2025
New Lung Cancer screening programme already saving lives
The new screening programme, is in line with one of the three key shifts from treating sickness to prevention outlined in the NHS 10 year plan published today. It helps to detect…
30 June 2025
Sharing more maternity data each month following feedback
We will be sharing more maternity data each month following feedback from families.In May, there were 233 births across north Cumbria. The most common birth dates were 10th, 13th,…
20 June 2025
Laura is the Pride of Cumbria!
Congratulations to Laura Street who won the NHS Worker of the Year category at this year's Pride of Cumbria awards.
20 June 2025
Amber heat health alert issued for Cumbria
It’s important that you know how to stay safe in the sun – this is particularly important for those with long term health conditions, those who are older and for babies and…