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Return your walking aids for a healthier Earth
Last year, you did your bit and we were able to recycle £30,000 worth of walking aids, including over 800 elbow crutches and more than 750 zimmer frames.urned. Fiona Wright Deputy Head of Physiotherapy said
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/return-your-walking-aids-healthier-earth
Endoscopy : Gastroscopy - Oesophago-gastro duodenoscopy (OGD)
The procedure explained Adjusting therapy Because you have diabetes you will need to
A look inside the new Stroke Rehabilitation Ward at WCH
As the hospital prepares to open, some of the staff from our stroke rehabilitation team took us round for a sneak peek! to use as part of the rehabilitation therapy on offer. Paul Satterley…
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/look-inside-new-stroke-rehabilitation-ward-wch
Funding boost for Penrith Community Hospital’s League of Friends
Penrith Community Hospital’s League of Friends have benefitted from a funding boost of £1000 as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards to support their vital work. Linda Bell Chair of The League of Friends said we are very grateful to Benefact for their kind donation. and Physiotherapy and Podiatry equipment. …
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/funding-boost-penrith-community-hospitals-league-friends
Respiratory : Targeted Lung Health Checks
What you need to knowcompletely by operation or treated with radiotherapy. Research suggests screening for lung c
Woman fed by tube after cancer battle completes first ultra marathon
This week is Dieticians Week. We are sharing the amazing story of Trish Gale who, after suffering oral cancer, is now fed by a tube and has just completed her first ultra marathon. tongue. Some time later Trish underwent radiotherapy and chemotherapy which left her unable to sw
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/woman-fed-tube-after-cancer-battle-completes-first-ultra-marathon
Doors to open on the £40 million West Cumberland Hospital redevelopment
Doors will open to the new £40 million redevelopment of WCH later this month. community ward will have access to the therapy gym to prepare patients for returning home a
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/doors-open-40-million-west-cumberland-hospital-redevelopment
Information for inpatients
No Place Like Home - Useful information to keep you safe during your stayles or shoulder rolls can help. Physical therapy We may prescribe you physical therapy se
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/patient-information-leaflets/Information-for-inpatients
HRH The Princess Royal officially opens West Cumberland Hospital’s new £40m facilities
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened the new £40m facilities at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven today (24th October).lighted to chat to patients and occupational therapy staff from North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS…
Keeping well in winter if you have a long-term respiratory condition
consider light therapy for SAD and Vitamin D supplements after cons…
