NHS Trusts across England, including North Cumbria Integrated NHS Foundation Trust has been allocated a share of a £300 million funding package to upgrade facilities ahead of winter. The Trust will recieve £4 million.
“The Trust is very pleased that we have received confirmation of funding to help in our preparedness for winter.
“The money will be used to support the delivery of the same day emergency care service to the Cumberland Infirmary site to bring it in line with the successful emergency care model in place at the West Cumberland hospital. There will also be refurbishment to both of the Trusts emergency care departments and at ambulatory care unit at the West Cumberland hospital.
“We are waiting for final confirmation that the bids we have submitted in regards to the above are an appropriate use of funds and will share updates on the progress in due course.”
You can read more about the full announcement on the government website.