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Join our incredible vaccination team!

Would you like to support the Trust to deliver our staff seasonal vaccination programme? Dawn Mahone from the vaccine team explains why you should apply!

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/join-our-incredible-vaccination-team

Newborn Blood Spot Test (NBBS)

Newborn blood spot screening involves taking a blood sample to find out if your baby has 1 of 10 rare but serious health conditions. Most babies won't have any of these conditions but, for the few who do, the benefits of screening are enormous.

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/newborn-blood-spot-test-nbbs

Pharmacies to treat urine infections with new service

A new service is being rolled out will allow community pharmacies to manage and treat uncomplicated lower Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in women aged 16-64.

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/pharmacies-treat-urine-infections-new-service

Sarcoma Awareness Month

Sarcomas are uncommon cancers that can affect any part of the body, on the inside or outside, including the muscle, bone, tendons, blood vessels and fatty tissues.

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/sarcoma-awareness-month-1

Get involved this Breastfeeding Week

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/get-involved-breastfeeding-week

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

Funding for a new role to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence within north Cumbria’s hospitals has been secured.

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/new-nhs-role-support-victims-domestic-abuse-and-sexual-violence

Black Breastfeeding Week

The week - which supports black mums with breastfeeding - takes place from August 25 to 31.

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/black-breastfeeding-week

Wigton Hospital opens its doors to the local community

The sun was shining as Wigton hospital celebrated with their local communities on their open day Sunday 21st August.

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/wigton-hospital-opens-its-doors-local-community

Nurses help terminally ill patient’s holiday wishes come true

Two nurses have worked together to help a terminally ill cancer patient visit her friend in Spain.

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/nurses-help-terminally-ill-patients-holiday-wishes-come-true

Healthcare Assistant recruitment day to return in September

We are excited to announce a second recruitment event for Healthcare Assistants. In June a similar event saw the successful recruitment of 39 candidates.

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/healthcare-assistant-recruitment-day-return-september