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Multi-million pound cancer centre at Cumberland Infirmary opens to patients

A new cancer centre on the site of the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle has welcomed its first patients. It marks the culmination of two years’ work with an investment of £35million in north Cumbria to improve health outcomes for the local population.

ICCs spotlight during health secretary visit

Health Secretary Sajid David expressed an interest in learning more about ICCs and their role in north Cumbria and the wider system. He spoke to staff from our community teams, as well as primary care and the voluntary sector.

Stroke patient raises £2,000 for specialist unit at the Cumberland Infirmary

Geoff Fell organised a charity golf day with his friend at Carlisle Golf Club and raised money for the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU).

Art from local NHS Staff displayed beside Damien Hirst

An exhibition of original artwork by NHS staff in Cumbria will open in September accompanied by a piece by world famous artist Damien Hirst.

Midwife joins three others on student awards shortlist

A midwife at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted for ‘Student Midwife of the Year’ in the Student Nursing Times Awards.

World Sepsis Day 2021

World Sepsis Day is held on 13 September every year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against sepsis.

‘Leave your loved ones certain’ about organ donation

Our specialist organs donation nurse explains why having a conversation about organ donation is so important.

Lynn cared for others in life and beyond

“Lynn worked as a nurse for 35 years so it’s such a fitting legacy that she is also caring for others even after her death. She’s putting in a double shift.”