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Don’t wait to be tested - walk in Hepatitis C testing available
Nurses are encouraging people to be aware of the risks of hepatitis, and are reminding that testing and treatment is available in north Cumbria.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/dont-wait-be-tested-walk-hepatitis-c-testing-available
Be prepared: Stock up your medicine cabinet for winter
A properly stocked medicine cabinet can help you to treat many common illnesses and ailments over the festive period.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/stock-your-medicine-cabinet-winter
The COVID-19 Vaccine, a year on
The latest figures published by NHS England on December 2nd show that in north Cumbria the NHS as a whole has delivered almost 600,000 vaccines.
Chief Nurse thanks NHS staff as hospital COVID cases hit one hundred
Our Chief Nurse has praised her colleagues for their support in dealing with significant pressure from multiple challenges over Christmas and the New Year to ensure local people received the best possible care.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/chief-nurse-thanks-nhs-staff-hospital-covid-cases-hit-one-hundred
New coronavirus treatments being offered to eligible Cumbrians
New antibody and antiviral treatments are being administered to eligible patients in the community when they first test positive for coronavirus.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/new-coronavirus-treatments-eligible-cumbrians
It’s not too late to get your flu jab
People in Cumbria are being reminded that it’s not too late to get a flu vaccination to boost their immunity over the remaining winter months.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/communities-across-cumbria-reminded-its-not-too-late-get-your-flu-jab
National HIV Testing Week
The week takes place between February 7 and 13.
Cumbrian students undertake virtual NHS work experience
Over 200 students in Cumbria took part part in a virtual work experience week last year.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/cumbrian-students-undertake-virtual-nhs-work-experience
Modern health care services delivered from historic Brampton hospital
Brampton hospital is steeped in history, and next year will celebrate its one hundred year anniversary. Built as a memorial to those who gave their lives in the First World War it has adapted to changing health care needs now providing a range of health and care services to the local community
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/modern-health-care-services-delivered-historic-brampton-hospital
