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Respiratory : Targeted Lung Health Checks
What you need to knowcompletely by operation or treated with radiotherapy. Research suggests screening for lung c
Woman fed by tube after cancer battle completes first ultra marathon
This week is Dieticians Week. We are sharing the amazing story of Trish Gale who, after suffering oral cancer, is now fed by a tube and has just completed her first ultra marathon. tongue. Some time later Trish underwent radiotherapy and chemotherapy which left her unable to sw
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/woman-fed-tube-after-cancer-battle-completes-first-ultra-marathon
Doors to open on the £40 million West Cumberland Hospital redevelopment
Doors will open to the new £40 million redevelopment of WCH later this month. community ward will have access to the therapy gym to prepare patients for returning home a
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/doors-open-40-million-west-cumberland-hospital-redevelopment
Information for inpatients
No Place Like Home - Useful information to keep you safe during your stayles or shoulder rolls can help. Physical therapy We may prescribe you physical therapy se
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/patient-information-leaflets/Information-for-inpatients
HRH The Princess Royal officially opens West Cumberland Hospital’s new £40m facilities
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened the new £40m facilities at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven today (24th October).lighted to chat to patients and occupational therapy staff from North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS…
Keeping well in winter if you have a long-term respiratory condition
consider light therapy for SAD and Vitamin D supplements after cons…
Virtual wards helping more patients stay at home
Virtual wards have helped hundreds of people to be cared for at home instead of hospital this year as virtual wards are now in full operation in Cumbria. The virtual wards, otherwise known as ‘Hospital at Home’ are a safe and effective alternative to hospital level care for patients.m specialist teams. We provide acute oxygen therapy…
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/virtual-wards-helping-more-patients-stay-home
Storm Éowyn causing disruption to services
As high winds are experienced across Cumbria today, some of our services are being affected by Storm Éowyn.afe for vehicles. Patients who have a physiotherapy appointment at the Sands Centre in Carlisle
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/storm-eowyn-causing-disruption-services
Verbal consent
salicylate therapy
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/services/school-based-immunisation-programme/verbal-consent
General surgery : Haemorrhoids
Patient information Injection sclerotherapy …
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/patient-information-leaflets/General-surgery-Haemorrhoids
Files
FOI 2223 0632 Speech and Language Therapy Services
FOI 2223 0680 MSK Physiotherapy Outpatient Waiting Times
Adult Dysphagia Policy
This policy aims to inform and guide those working with adults in acute settings and in the community presenting with dysphagia needs.
Emergency Oxygen in Adults Prescription and Administration Policy (Review date extended to 29 February 2024)
The policy provides step by step guidance on the prescribing, administration and monitoring of emergency oxygen therapy within all clinical areas including the emergency department, general wards and intensive care.