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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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).
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…
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…