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6 February 2026
Fliss raises £350 to buy a wheelchair for the children’s ward
Fliss decided she wanted to thank the staff who had cared for her and her family. She set a goal to raise £300 for North Cumbria Hospitals Charity to help buy another children’s…
4 February 2026
Public urged to attend lung health checks this World Cancer Day
The lung health screening programme in north Cumbria is successfully detecting lung cancer earlier in line with the NHS National Cancer Plan published by NHS England today, World…
4 February 2026
Carlisle mum braves the shave for breast cancer charity
A solicitor, who is battling breast cancer, has had her hair shaved off and raised thousands of pounds for cancer charities including the Eden Breast Unit in Carlisle, via…
28 January 2026
Statement in relation to the PFI arrangements at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle
NCIC served notice on 31st December 2025 to Health Management (Carlisle) Limited to voluntary terminate the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle PFI project agreement.
26 January 2026
Teacher credits bowel screening for saving his life and launches 12‑hour music marathon
Justin Bell, assistant headteacher and maths teacher at Netherhall School in Maryport, was diagnosed with changing polyps after completing a routine bowel screening test, a test he…