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Multi-million pound cancer centre at Cumberland Infirmary opens to patients
A new cancer centre on the site of the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle has welcomed its first patients. It marks the culmination of two years’ work with an investment of £35million in north Cumbria to improve health outcomes for the local population.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/multi-million-pound-cancer-centre-cumberland-infirmary-opens-patients
Three shortlisted for Student Nursing Times Awards 2021
The winners will be announced at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on November 4th.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/three-shortlisted-student-nursing-times-awards-2021
ICCs spotlight during health secretary visit
Health Secretary Sajid David expressed an interest in learning more about ICCs and their role in north Cumbria and the wider system. He spoke to staff from our community teams, as well as primary care and the voluntary sector.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/iccs-spotlight-during-health-secretary-visit
New wellbeing and fitness scheme ‘HowFit’ encourages you to keep fit and healthy at home
The HowFit scheme has been setup by a hospital consultant to help people stay fit and healthy during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Stroke patient raises £2,000 for specialist unit at the Cumberland Infirmary
Geoff Fell organised a charity golf day with his friend at Carlisle Golf Club and raised money for the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU).
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/stroke-patient-raises-2000-specialist-unit-cumberland-infirmary
Art from local NHS Staff displayed beside Damien Hirst
An exhibition of original artwork by NHS staff in Cumbria will open in September accompanied by a piece by world famous artist Damien Hirst.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/art-local-nhs-staff-displayed-beside-damien-hirst
Midwife joins three others on student awards shortlist
A midwife at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted for ‘Student Midwife of the Year’ in the Student Nursing Times Awards.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/midwife-joins-three-others-student-awards-shortlist
World Sepsis Day 2021
World Sepsis Day is held on 13 September every year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against sepsis.
‘Leave your loved ones certain’ about organ donation
Our specialist organs donation nurse explains why having a conversation about organ donation is so important.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/leave-your-loved-ones-certain-about-organ-donation
Lynn cared for others in life and beyond
“Lynn worked as a nurse for 35 years so it’s such a fitting legacy that she is also caring for others even after her death. She’s putting in a double shift.”
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/lynn-cared-others-life-and-beyond
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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.
Medical Gas and Medical Pipeline System Policy
This policy is to ensure the effective management of medical gases within the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This includes the provision of safe, secure and reliable systems, including medical gas pipelines, cylinders and associated equipment.