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Covid-19 cases more than double in worst week so far
Cumbria recorded a 130% increase in new COVID-19 infections in week ending 24 December, up from 1,961 to 4,520.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/covid-19-cases-more-double-worst-week-so-far
Vaccines - what do you need to know about your booster?
Helena Gregory from North Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group explains.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/vaccines-what-do-you-need-know-about-your-booster
Measures remain in place on our sites to help protect patients and staff
As Plan B measures are eased, NHS organisations across the North East and North Cumbria are reminding the public that infection control measures are still in place across healthcare settings to help protect both patients and staff.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/measures-remain-place-our-sites-help-protect-patients-and-staff
National Apprenticeship Week
This week we are celebrating the work of the apprentices at NCIC.
New deputy lead governor for NCIC
William Miskelly has been appointed as deputy lead governor of NCIC.
Outpatients are being asked for their views on their experience
People who have used outpatient services at NCIC in the last 12 months are being asked for their views on their experience as part of an outpatient services improvement programme.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/outpatients-are-being-asked-their-views-their-experience
Hospital treatment for overseas visitors
NHS treatment is not free for everyone. Anyone of any nationality (including British citizens) not ordinarily resident in the UK at the time of treatment is classed as an 'overseas visitor', which means they may be charged for any treatment they receive.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/hospital-treatment-overseas-visitors
More breastfeeding support for mums in Cumbria
Andrea Harriman and Bernice Radcliffe are both specialist midwives who provide pinnacle feeding support and information for new mums and families.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/more-breastfeeding-support-mums-cumbria
Symptoms to look out for this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/symptoms-look-out-bowel-cancer-awareness-month
Each nursing career is unique
We are celebrating our nurses and showcasing all the nursing careers on offer and saying a big thank you to all our nursing staff across the Trust
Files
FOI 2425 0474 contact centre systems
FOI 2425 0482 intra-vitreal treatments for any eye condition
FOI 2425 0494 pharmacy
FOI 2425 0512 SIRO's contact information
FOI 2425 0549 L&D Contact and Apprenticeship Programme Enquiry
FOI 2425 0601 AHP and HSS contact details
FOI 2021 0418 Staff Contacts
Best Value Medicine Policy
This policy outlines how best value medicines should be used to treat patients at NCIC.
Controlled Drugs Policy
This policy defines the mandatory requirements of the Trust with regard to all aspects of the handling of Controlled Drugs (CD).
High Risk Injectable Medicines Policy
The aim of this policy is to standardise practice and manage the risks with respect to the prescribing, preparation, administration and monitoring of high risk injectable medicines.