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The NHS is here for you as we go back into ‘lockdown’

Local health services are reminding patients that services will still be here for them during lockdown, and are sharing some helpful advice to ensure people continue to manage health conditions and seek assistance when needed.

Diabetes Nurse provides information updates ahead of World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes takes place on 14th November each year to mark the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting who co –discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922.

Celebrating Nursing and Midwifery Support Workers' Day

Nursing support workers are the bedrock of our wards, clinics and community teams working with everyone from children to adults in all aspects of physical and mental health. 

Stay well this winter

Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people or those with long-term conditions and compromised immune systems. Find information here about how you and your family can stay well during the winter months.

People aged 50-64 will be invited for free NHS flu vaccine this year

Dr Colin Patterson of North Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group explains the importance of vaccinating this age group.

Making Christmas special for our patients, staff and the community

Staff have been busy decorating wards with wipeable decorations, making gift bags and donating to foodbanks.

The Christmas Andrew thought he might never see

Andrew Wilkinson, 37, was fighting for his life in April after contracting Coronavirus.