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North Cumbria's maternity units receive top praise in survey
The survey has placed North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) as one of only seven trusts in the country rated as ‘much better than expected.’
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/north-cumbrias-maternity-units-receive-top-praise-survey
Flags flying at NCIC as Trust marks LGBT+ History Month
Flags are flying at our hospital sites in Carlisle, Workington and Whitehaven.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/flags-flying-ncic-trust-marks-lgbt-history-month
Help us, help you cervical screening campaign
A new national campaign is calling on those eligible for cervical screening not to ignore their screening invite.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/help-us-help-you-cervical-screening-campaign
Elective recovery update
Anyone waiting for a hospital appointment, operation or treatment, can now access the NHS 'My Planned Care' Patient Digital Platform.
NCIC's Nicole Cottingham in new CUFC exhibition
The exhibition demonstrates Carlisle United football club’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/ncics-nicole-cottingham-new-cufc-exhibition
The single day that led to Kate’s career
"I will never forget the day one of our friends walked into our IT lesson, 3 months after the crash for the first time, we all stood up and clapped. A moment that has inspired me to this day."
Cheers for Volunteers as video celebrates achievements during Covid-19.
The new ‘Volunteering in Cumbria’ video is being shared on the second anniversary of the formal declaration of a major incident in the county.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/cheers-volunteers-video-celebrates-achievements-during-covid-19
Nutrition and Hydration Week 2022
Follow our top tips for improving your diet and staying hydrated.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/nutrition-and-hydration-week-2022
Specialist west Cumbria community cancer service urges people to access vital support on their doorstep
A pioneering West Cumbrian community nursing project is up and running and urging anyone affected by cancer to reach out and receive the vital care and support that is available to them.
New mums will be invited to share feedback
We will be inviting women who gave birth in January and February 2022 to share their views about the care they received.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/new-mums-will-be-invited-share-feedback
Files
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.
