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North Cumbria's maternity units receive top praise in CQC survey

The survey asked women about their experiences of care across the pregnancy pathway from antenatal care, labour and birth and postnatal care.

Region's NHS helps more people as demand for services reaches new levels

The NHS in the North East and North Cumbria saw record levels of demand across ambulance, hospitals and primary care services during November and December as it tackles its toughest winter yet, whilst also delivering its planned programme of tests, operations and cancer care.

New NHS role to support victims of domestic and sexual abuse.

Our Trust has welcomed its first Health based Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advisor (IDSVA). It means that patients who are victims of sexual or domestic abuse will have dedicated support with specialist advice when they need it most.

National HIV Testing Week

This year, the focus of the campaign is ‘I Test’ – encouraging people to order a self-sampling kit for HIV and syphilis from the national HIV self-sampling service.

Contraception care after having a baby – share your experience for research

Have you given birth in north Cumbria in the last 3 years? We’re inviting you to share your experience of postnatal contraception after care, via a survey.

Get on board: journey to the end of Hep C

Nurses are touring the county this year to encourage you to know your Hepatitis C status. Being treated sooner can help prevent against further health conditions.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

A leading nurse urology specialist at NCIC is urging men to seek help if they are experiencing symptoms of Prostate Cancer.

Region’s hospital bosses warn of further disruption to NHS services during junior doctor four day walk out

Health bosses at NHS Foundation Trusts across the region are warning patients and the public to expect further disruption to NHS hospital services next week.