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Headache Forum takes off online

The Cumbria Headache Forum has doubled the number of people they are helping managing living with headaches through an online session held last week.

Trust celebrates LGBT+ History Month with an online event

Professor Matt Phillips, a sexual health doctor at NCIC, will give an online presentation and Q&A.

Online health and wellbeing advice from organisations in Cumbria

A virtual health and wellbeing event is being held online to offer helpful advice and support as we start to come out of lockdown and adjust to our “new normal”.

Health column: Think pharmacy first for common health conditions this winter

People are being encouraged to 'think pharmacy first' this winter for fast advice and treatment for a range of common conditions.

Health column - Success for Pharmacy First scheme

A new scheme that means pharmacies can treat common conditions has been hailed a success in its first few months. Paul Fieldhouse, Clinical Director of Pharmacy at NCIC, says initial indications show that many people are accessing this service – saving time and money.

Fliss raises £350 to buy a wheelchair for the children’s ward

Fliss decided she wanted to thank the staff who had cared for her and her family. She set a goal to raise £300 for North Cumbria Hospitals Charity to help buy another children’s wheelchair for the ward.

Success for live LGBT+ History Event

Professor Matt Phillips hosted an online event to mark LGBT+ history month, and you can watch the event back too.

Staff source kit to keep kids busy during medical procedures

Staff contacted Starlight Children’s Foundation to help brighten the lives seriously ill children.