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Join our incredible vaccination team!
Would you like to support the Trust to deliver our staff seasonal vaccination programme? Dawn Mahone from the vaccine team explains why you should apply!
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/join-our-incredible-vaccination-team
Newborn Blood Spot Test (NBBS)
Newborn blood spot screening involves taking a blood sample to find out if your baby has 1 of 10 rare but serious health conditions. Most babies won't have any of these conditions but, for the few who do, the benefits of screening are enormous.
Pharmacies to treat urine infections with new service
A new service is being rolled out will allow community pharmacies to manage and treat uncomplicated lower Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in women aged 16-64.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/pharmacies-treat-urine-infections-new-service
Sarcoma Awareness Month
Sarcomas are uncommon cancers that can affect any part of the body, on the inside or outside, including the muscle, bone, tendons, blood vessels and fatty tissues.
New NHS role to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence
Funding for a new role to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence within north Cumbria’s hospitals has been secured.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/new-nhs-role-support-victims-domestic-abuse-and-sexual-violence
Black Breastfeeding Week
The week - which supports black mums with breastfeeding - takes place from August 25 to 31.
Wigton Hospital opens its doors to the local community
The sun was shining as Wigton hospital celebrated with their local communities on their open day Sunday 21st August.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/wigton-hospital-opens-its-doors-local-community
Nurses help terminally ill patient’s holiday wishes come true
Two nurses have worked together to help a terminally ill cancer patient visit her friend in Spain.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/nurses-help-terminally-ill-patients-holiday-wishes-come-true
Healthcare Assistant recruitment day to return in September
We are excited to announce a second recruitment event for Healthcare Assistants. In June a similar event saw the successful recruitment of 39 candidates.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/healthcare-assistant-recruitment-day-return-september
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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.