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29 November 2024

HIV infections now higher in heterosexuals

Health professionals from Cumbria are highlighting the groups where HIV infections are rising as we aim to eliminate AIDS as a public health threat this World Aids Day (Sunday 1st…

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28 November 2024

Positive feedback from women in national patient survey on maternity services

Women in north Cumbria are 'treated with kindness and compassion' according to the results of a national maternity survey published today (Thursday 28th November). Women who gave…

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27 November 2024

New Urgent Treatment Centre planned for Carlisle

Funding for a new £12m Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle has been approved. The new UTC is part of a longer term plan to improve access to…

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21 November 2024

Results of national patient survey on urgent and emergency care

Today (21st November) the results of the National Urgent and Emergency Care Survey were published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Patients who attended either an Urgent…

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20 November 2024

Living with COPD in winter

Cold spells can cause breathing problems for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Sometimes there may be periods when your symptoms get suddenly worse – known…

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3 November 2024

Winners of the inaugural Allied Health Professional awards are…

Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) are the third largest clinical workforce in the health and care. The Trust employs over 600 AHPs and nearly 200 AHP support workers, plus a…

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25 October 2024

Celebrating our valuable Occupational Therapists

Occupational therapists (OTs) are a valuable part of the health workforce. Occupational therapy aims to improve your ability to do everyday tasks if you're having difficulties.

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24 October 2024

HRH The Princess Royal officially opens West Cumberland Hospital’s new £40m facilities

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened the new £40m facilities at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven today (24th October).

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21 October 2024

School aged immunisation team achieve highest vaccination rate in England

Cumbria has the highest vaccination rate in England for HPV vaccination in girls. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common group of viruses that cause nearly every case of cervical…

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11 October 2024

NCIC people services team secured two national awards

Last week, the Healthcare People Management Association (HPMA) celebrated its 50th year with their annual conference and awards ceremony. The room was filled with people who go to…

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