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NHS in north Cumbria urges communities to get winter ready
Get your vaccinations and stock up your medicine cabinet so you're prepared for every eventuality this winter.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/nhs-north-cumbria-urges-communities-get-winter-ready
Antibiotics aren't always the answer
This World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, the NHS in the North East and North Cumbria has launched its ‘Little Bug Busters’ campaign helping raise awareness of antibiotic use and signposting parents to healthcare advice and support for childhood illnesses by downloading the NHS Healthier Together app.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/antibiotics-arent-always-answer
Community Hospital: Brampton Ward
Patient Information
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/patient-information-leaflets/Community-Hospital-Brampton
Wear a facemask in hospitals to stop the spread of germs
From today (11th December 2025) patients attending hospitals in North Cumbria are being asked to wear a face mask if they have respiratory or flu like symptoms to protect vulnerable patients and to stop the spread of germs.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/wear-facemask-hospitals-stop-spread-germs
Over 37,000 children protected from flu across Cumbria
The School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS), has successfully vaccinated 37,936 children against flu this season — reaching an impressive 60% uptake across Cumbria.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/over-37000-children-protected-flu-across-cumbria
Cumbrian A&E clinicians share experiences on the front line
In the lead up to Christmas, clinical staff from A&E at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are sharing their experiences of dealing with abuse and poor behaviour while at work.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/cumbrian-e-clinicians-share-experiences-front-line
NHS Trust begins search for a new Chair
The hunt is on for a new Chair to lead the Board at the NHS Trust that runs hospitals and health services in North Cumbria.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/nhs-trust-begins-search-new-chair
Cumberland Infirmary welcomes Pears Cumbria School of Medicine Students
The first cohort of graduate-entry medical students from the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) arrived at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) in December for a one-week introductory clinical placement, marking a milestone in the region’s drive to grow and retain its future medical workforce.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/cumberland-infirmary-welcomes-pears-cumbria-school-medicine-students
Thinking of a new career? Try Volunteer to Career
The Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme, which started in 2023, has been a fantastic way to get a feel for a career in either administration or healthcare at NCIC. Through the VtC programme participants have gained valuable insights into administration or healthcare that leads into paid, meaningful employment within the Trust.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/thinking-new-career-try-volunteer-career
