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Trauma and Orthopaedics
The Trauma and Orthopaedics department diagnose and treat conditions relating to bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. Most commonly we investigate things like broken bones, deformities, infections and tumours. you to one of our other services like Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. If you
Community Respiratory
The Community Respiratory team provide specialist care and advice to people with long term lung diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Therapy Assistants and Assistant Practitioners and i…
What to do if you have flu-like symptoms?
Dr Helen Horton is a GP in Distington and she gives advice for if you think that you have flu. because of chemotherapy You should seek help if your symptoms are
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/what-do-if-you-have-flu-symptoms
Tracey to take leap of faith to say thank you
Tracey Fearon from Cockermouth is to undertake a tandem skydive on ‘leap day’ next year to raise funds for the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust’s breast services.very best care. Over eight months I had chemotherapy…
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/tracey-take-leap-faith-say-thank-you
Dental team highly commended at Oral Health Awards
The dental team in Barrow and South Lakes have been recognised for their work in helping nervous patients. provided us with. The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy course they offer is absolutely excellent an
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/dental-team-highly-commended-oral-health-awards
Ceremony officially marks the start of building work on multi-million pound cancer centre at Cumberland infirmary
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are working in partnership on this exciting development which will create a modern state-of-the art environment for staff, patients, carers and their relatives.35million centre will house a chemotherapy day unit with 15 treatment chairs and three …
Patient thanks staff for excellent care
Helen Nattrass donated a picture of Buttermere to consultants and nurses in the ENT department.ry 14. Six weeks of intensive radio and chemotherapy followed at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastl
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/patient-thanks-staff-excellent-care
First bricks laid at new cancer centre
A brick laying ceremony to mark the start of work on a new £35m cancer centre at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle has taken place.35million centre will house a chemotherapy day unit with 15 treatment chairs and three …
The NHS in North Cumbria is supporting young people to get their Dream Placement
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation is amongst a number of local organisations hosting placements for students interested in working for leading Cumbrian employers.ing time with the dietetics and occupational therapy teams. Kate Southwell
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/nhs-north-cumbria-supporting-young-people-get-their-dream-placement
Allied health professionals take part in Big Sleep
The Big Sleep challenge asks people to sleep outside to raise funds for people who have difficulties heating their homes. This year they will be sleeping overnight in Carlisle railway station’s undercroft.cumbriaoccupationaltherapy to give whatever you can spare. To find o
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/allied-health-professionals-take-part-big-sleep
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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.