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New bereavement suite provides dignity in death

A new bereavement room has opened in the A&E department of the Cumberland Infirmary.

Everyone between 12 and 30 urged to get COVID test

Every person living and working in Cumbria between 12 and 30 need to book a COVID-19 test following a sharp rise in cases in the county.

Trust thanks staff and community on its 73rd birthday

It comes as the Queen announced today that she was awarding the George Cross, the UK’s highest award for gallantry and heroism, to the NHS to mark its public service over seven decades.

National Childhood Obesity Week

Obesity is one of the most serious health epidemics facing our society today with 1 in 3 children currently overweight or obese in the UK. 

Public urged to keep following infection prevention measures when accessing health and care services

While the announcement made earlier in the week from the Government about the easing of restrictions from July 19th  will reduce and remove measures like this from everyday life, it is vital that the public can be confident about accessing or visiting local healthcare services safely.

North Cumbria NHS urges the public: Help us help you

We are seeing an increase in the numbers of patients with COVID in our hospitals. The numbers remain low but have doubled in a week and we must understand the risk this poses.

Ten new governors required for Integrated Care Governors' Council

A unique opportunity to influence the future of healthcare in the county is now available, as North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is looking for 10 new governors.

New NHS chief urges young people to get jabbed

Amanda Pritchard praised staff for the success of the NHS Covid vaccination programme and urged anyone who has not yet taken up the offer of a jab to get one.

Keeping it in the family - meet the mother and son ODPs

Maree and Mark O'Neill work as Operating Department Practitioners at the West Cumberland Hospital.