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11 December 2025
Wear a facemask in hospitals to stop the spread of germs
From today (11th December 2025) patients attending hospitals in North Cumbria are being asked to wear a face mask if they have respiratory or flu like symptoms to protect…
10 December 2025
North Cumbria inpatient maternity care “significantly above the trust average” in national survey results
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) has performed “better than expected” in key areas of maternity care compared to other trusts across England, according to…
3 December 2025
Virtual ward praised by patients for providing hospital care in their own homes
Patients in north Cumbria have been giving excellent feedback after being on a virtual ward. A virtual ward is a safe alternative to being in a hospital bed. The team supports…
1 December 2025
Rapid HIV testing and treatment highlighted on World Aids Day
A top sexual health expert based in Cumbria is highlighting the wide range of options for rapid HIV testing and treatment on World Aids Day (1st December).
25 November 2025
Service aimed at helping people get the right healthcare in the right place is going from strength to strength
In May 2025, a new service was launched in north Cumbria to help people access the right healthcare which is often not via an A&E department or being admitted into a hospital bed.…