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Babies cry - you can cope!
This briefing is to provide professional support for ICON. The ICON campaign to support parents/carers with ways of coping with crying babies.
Trust ASPIRES to improve maternity care during epidemics
If you had a baby during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are inviting you to take part in a research interview.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/trust-aspires-improve-maternity-care-during-epidemics
A heart-to-heart can save a life
“I was in the freeman hospital for nine months continually, one day I asked the consultant how I was doing, and they said ‘we need to get you transplanted in soon, time is running out’.”
Designs unveiled for £40m second phase of West Cumberland Hospital redevelopment
Final designs have been unveiled for phase two of the ongoing redevelopment of West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven.
Safer Sleep and ICON Awareness Week key messages
There is no advice that guarantees the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or Sudden Unexplained Death in Children (SUDC) but parents should be informed that, by following the safer sleep advice, it is possible to significantly lower the chance of this tragedy occurring.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/safer-sleep-and-icon-awareness-week-key-messages
Trust volunteer writes book about her mental health battle
Singer and entertainer Judith Cook, 58, wrote the book about her life during lockdown.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/trust-volunteer-writes-book-about-her-mental-health-battle
Cumbria Headache Forum
Do you or anyone you know suffers from cluster headaches? If so you might be interested in joining the next Headache Forum held by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
New testing capacity to boost access to care
Patients across north Cumbria will benefit from earlier diagnostic tests closer to home thanks to investment in diagnostics available in north Cumbria announced today.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/new-testing-capacity-boost-access-care
Investment in A&E services to meet increased demand
The Trust has made a £6 million investment in the Accident and Emergency Departments at the Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital as part of its urgent and emergency care improvement plan. This new investment will enable us to significantly increase the nursing and medical workforce in the departments including over 30 nurses, 60 healthcare assistants and additional senior medical decision makers. These posts are actively being recruited to and a number of emergency care practitioners have recently been through a two week induction process ahead of their arrival in the Trust.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/investment-e-services-meet-increased-demand
Local NHS takes work experience virtual
There will be live workshops with professionals with the opportunity to ask questions as well as activities and assignments to undertake. Each student who completes the course will be given a certificate.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/local-nhs-takes-work-experience-virtual
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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.
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.