News

24 November 2025

New ‘Mini laboratory’ for WCH theatres helps get patients home more quickly

A new ‘mini laboratory’ for West Cumberland Hospital theatres is making sure patients get home more quickly and improves the overall efficiency of the theatres. The North Cumbria…

19 November 2025

National recognition for West Cumberland Hospital's surgical hub

The new surgical hub at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven has gained national accreditation after demonstrating that it is on track to reduce waiting lists and reduce the time…

18 November 2025

COPD patient in north Cumbria reminds people to ‘think COPD’ if they are short of breath

Although it is the third leading cause of death worldwide, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) can often go undiagnosed.

18 November 2025

Antibiotics aren't always the answer

This World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, the NHS in the North East and North Cumbria has launched its ‘Little Bug Busters’ campaign helping raise awareness of antibiotic use and…

13 November 2025

NCIC recruits 100th patient to rare blood condition study

The Research and Development team at NCIC have recruited their 100th patient to a national study, making them the second top recruiter in the country.