news
17 February 2023
Volunteer opportunities at NCIC
17 February 2023
NWAS Industrial action
We have put plans in place to manage the impact of the upcoming industrial action by North West Ambulance Service which is set to take place on Monday 20th February 2023.
15 February 2023
Dr Buchanan’s Royal appointment
One of the Trust’s leading consultants was recently invited to St James’ Palace to meet Princess Anne.
14 February 2023
Look after your heart this Valentine's Day
Dr Ibrahim Bassen has some top tips to keep your heart fit and healthy.
14 February 2023
Lung screening service giving people a new lease of life
A lung screening service in north Cumbria is saving lives by spotting early signs of lung cancer.
13 February 2023
Contraception care after having a baby – share your experience for research
Have you given birth in north Cumbria in the last 3 years? We’re inviting you to share your experience of postnatal contraception after care, via a survey.
13 February 2023
New imaging technology improving breast cancer diagnosis
The innovative process called Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography is more sensitive in picking up certain cancers than mammograms alone.
9 February 2023
NWAS Industrial action
We have put plans in place to manage the impact of the upcoming industrial action by North West Ambulance Service which is set to take place on Friday 10th February 2023.
7 February 2023
Annual inpatient survey begins
Patients over 16 who were in West Cumberland Hospital or the Cumberland Infirmary in November last year may soon receive a questionnaire asking them about their experience.
7 February 2023
National HIV Testing Week
This year, the focus of the campaign is ‘I Test’ – encouraging people to order a self-sampling kit for HIV and syphilis from the national HIV self-sampling service.