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Community say thank you for International Nurse’s Day

The leading role of nurses is in the spotlight this week as NCIC celebrates International Nurses Day 2021 (#IND2021) on Wednesday 12th May.

More than 7,000 remote consultations delivered in 2021

Since the beginning of the pandemic the local NHS has been innovative and adapted services in a way that suits patients’ needs.

A brighter, safer, and dementia friendly environment

Fields of bluebells have appeared on a ward at the Cumberland Infirmary as it has been transformed into a dementia friendly environment for patients.

£1.5million Same Day Emergency Care Unit to open at West Cumberland Hospital

An extension to the Emergency Assessment Unit at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven will open to patients this week (Wednesday 26 May).

Jo will be curly no more after sponsored head shave

Jo Hubbold, Occupational Therapist is undergoing a sponsored head shave to raise money for charity. ‘Jo with the curly hair’ is based in Keswick and is having all her hair shaved off for Parkinson’s UK and the MS Society.

A warm welcome to NCIC for our international nurses

A special event to welcome overseas nurses to Cumbria has been held thanks to the kindness of one of our consultants, Dr Nirmalan Arulanantham.

Trust flying the flag in support of LGBTQ+ Pride Month

The Trust has raised the LGBTQ+ flag outside the Cumberland Infirmary today in support of Pride Month.

Marking Diabetes awareness week: Anne’s 60 year journey with Insulin

Anne Bone, from Irthington, near Brampton, has lived with type 1 diabetes for 60 years. Diabetes UK have awarded her a medal to mark her achievements of managing her condition as long as she has.