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Early Supported Stroke Discharge
Research shows that stroke patients who are rehabilitated at home recover faster. The Early Supported Stroke Discharge service allows you to receive the same rehabilitation care you would get in hospital at home.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/services/early-supported-stroke-discharge
New unit at Inglewood Care Home now complete
Cumbria County Council has been working closely with the trust to develop an extension on Inglewood care home in Wigton. Work on the project is now complete.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/new-unit-inglewood-care-home-now-complete
Today is World Stroke Day and Professor John Howarth has shared some advice.
As part of our winter campaign each week we are sharing advice and tips from our staff. Professor John Howarth has shared advise on stroke awareness.
Free app gives emergency services specific location
The free 'what3words' app uses GPS for emergency services to quickly pinpoint where an incident is taking place.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/free-app-gives-emergency-services-specific-location
Strengthening Families
The Strengthening Families service is made up from health visitors, school nurses, learning disability nurses and midwives who work together with you to support your whole family when you need it most.
Bladder and Bowel
The Community Bladder and Bowel service is a team of specialist nurses, trained to help and support people with bladder and bowel problems to improve their quality of life.
New therapy kitchen supports patients to get home
Occupational therapists use the kitchen to assess if patients are able to carry out everyday tasks to help them return to the comfort of their own homes quicker.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/new-therapy-kitchen-supports-patients-get-home
Be Norovirus aware this winter
Although Norovirus (the most common cause of diarrhoea and vomiting) circulates all year round, it can be particularly prevalent during winter months.
Virtual Fracture Clinic
We investigate, diagnose and treat suspected broken bones (fractures) and soft tissue injuries. You may have been referred to us by A&E, an Urgent Treatment Centre or your GP. We’ll review your X-rays and decide on the best treatment plan for you.
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Purchasing Medicines for Safety Policy
This policy sets out the requirements of the Pharmacy Department within NCIC for the safe purchase of medicines.
Pharmacy Homecare Service Policy
This policy outlines how we commission and use homecare medicine services of a high quality that are delivered correctly, safely, in a ready to use form, at the right time for our patients, and to achieve the best value for the Trust and the wider NHS.
Clinical Risk Management System Policy
This Clinical Risk Management System (CRMS) outlines the processes to be followed to ensure that all healthcare IT used to support real-time/near real-time care within North Cumbria integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is developed, implemented, used and decommissioned in a safe manner.
FOI 0000 1999 Contact and income and management software
FOI 0000 2802 Senior Manager (SM) grade
FOI 0000 3029 pharmacy
FOI 0000 3204 infection prevention and control contact
FOI 0000 3230 neonatal and paediatric critical care pharmacy staffing level
FOI 0000 3303 Ellis grade 3 coronary artery ruptures